Cataract Expert Witnesses

Cataract expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on cataract. The cataract expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Anesthesiology, Laser Surgery, Medical Management, Ophthalmology, Optometry, and Pediatric Ophthalmology.

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Ronald N Gaster, MD, FACS

Ophthalmologist - University Professor

Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS

Marina Del Rey, California
Ophthalmology, Medical Management - Cataract, Refractive surgery, Corneal transplant surgery, Intraocular lenses, Cornea, LASIK, Cataract sugery, Laser eye surgery, Keratoconus, PRK, Pterygium surgery, Corneal cross-linking, Eye injuries, SMILE, Dry eyes, Corneal ectasia
Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS, is Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology formerly at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and currently at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine, and former Chief of Ophthalmology at the Long Beach V.A. Medical Center. He saw private patients at his offices in Beverly Hills and Orange County. Dr. Gaster's primary clinical and research interests are in corneal and refractive surgery, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK and corneal transplantation; small incision cataract surgery with the femtosecond laser and advanced technology intraocular lenses; and the latest treatments for dry eye disease, including IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). He has published on femtosecond laser enabled keratoplasty, and was a principal investigator on clinical trials involving Corneal Cross-Linking for Keratoconus. He has been selected by his peers to be included in Best Doctors in America since 1996 and one of the Top Doctors in US News and World Report an...
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Tessnim R Ahmad, MD

Ophthalmology, complex anterior segment & glaucoma

University of California

Sacramento, California
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma, Cataract, Comprehensive, Retina, Cornea
Dr. Tessnim R. Ahmad is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in glaucoma and complex anterior segment surgery. She completed a general surgery internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she also earned her medical doctorate with honors. Dr. Ahmad then completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of California, Davis (UCD), where she will now practice as faculty. Dr. Ahmad brings extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex ophthalmic conditions, with a particular focus on glaucoma, cataract surgery, and anterior segment pathology. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of medical and surgical treatments, including laser therapies, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), trabeculectomy, and glaucoma drainage devices. She is also experienced in managing ocular complications related to systemic disease, trauma, and rare syndromes. Dr. Ahmad is widely published, with ...
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Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhD

Experienced Comprehensive Ophthalmology Expert

Premier Eyecare

San Francisco, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, eye, vision, eye injury, eye injuries, retina, macula, eye surgery, vision loss, patent, antitrust, eyedrops, pharmaceuticals, coding, reimbursement
DR. ANDREW CALMAN, a full-time, board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with an active surgical practice, has served as an expert witness in over 300 cases including patent, antitrust, injury, class action, and malpractice cases, including some of the largest judgments and settlements in ophthalmology. Yet he brings the same detailed analysis, diligence, energy, accessibility, and authenticity to all his cases, large and small. For detailed information, including cases, clients, and retaining attorneys, please visit www.andrewcalmanmd.com As Past President of the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and Associate Clinical Professor at UC-San Francisco, Dr. Andrew Calman brings comprehensive expertise in eye diseases, injuries and surgery, as well as outstanding availability and responsiveness. Attorneys have repeatedly praised Dr. Calman's deposition and courtroom skills. Most cases have settled favorably after his expert report or deposition. Dr. Calman is als...
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Robin K Kuriakose, MD

Northwestern Trained Ophthalmology Expert Witness

San Mateo, California
Ophthalmology - cataract, cornea, LASIK, refractive surgery, glaucoma, traumatic cataract, cornea transplant, dry eye, corneal ulcer, globe rupture, PRK, SMILE, optic neuropathy
With extensive training and hands-on experience in trauma, cornea, and cataract surgery, I bring a strong foundation in ophthalmic standards of care and the management of complex and emergent eye conditions. My expertise is grounded in years of rigorous training and real-world practice, making me a valuable resource in medical-legal cases requiring an ophthalmology expert witness. After several hires, I have learned that I really enjoy the work as well. Trauma & Emergency Ophthalmology Expertise: During my residency, I had the unique opportunity to train at three Level 1 trauma centers, where I managed severe ocular injuries and emergent ophthalmological conditions. This experience sharpened my ability to quickly assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of traumatic eye conditions, from globe ruptures to chemical burns and retinal detachments. Working in these high-stakes environments provided me with an in-depth understanding of ophthalmic emergency protocols, surgical decision-ma...
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Creed Stary

Anesthesiologist for Eye Surgery, Stanford Faculty

Palo Alto, California
Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology - Physiology, Neuroscience, Research, Cataract, Retina, Outpatient, Glaucoma, Strabismus, Cornea
Board Certified Faculty Anesthesiologist at Stanford School of Medicine, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology. Over 12 years of experience providing outpatient anesthesia for eye surgeries, serving as Assistant Medical Director at the Stanford Byers Eye Surgery Center. Specializing in anesthesia and outpatient medical clearance for cataract, retina, occuloplastic, cornea, glaucoma and strabismus surgeries. Also with specialized expertise with medical record anesthesia chart review for pre-operative clearance and for intra-operative fact-finding and discovery. Stary Anesesiology and Pain Medicine Consulting, LLC, #B20250258481 creed@starymd.com
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Duane M Bryant, M.D.

Ocular Trauma, Med Mal, Visual Impairment

Duane M. Bryant, M.D.

Chula Vista, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Ophthalmologist, Cataract, Glaucoma, Ophthalmic Trauma, Intra-vitreal Injection, Eye Injury, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vein Occlusion, Macular Degeneration, Vision Loss, Medical Malpractice, Nexus Letters, Visual Impairment, Optometrist, Ocular Trauma
I am a seasoned ophthalmologist with over 35 years of clinical experience with cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, branch vein occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion. Surgical experience with cataracts, glaucoma, laser surgery for glaucoma, laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy, laser surgery for central vein occlusion and branch retinal vein occlusion, intravitreal Avastin injections. I have been involved in expert witness, peer chart review and IME work for more than 20 years.
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Gabriela A Rifkin, JD, MD

Gabriela Rifkin, JD, MD, PA

Parkland, Florida
Ophthalmology - comprehensive ophthalmology, law degree, eye, surgeon, comprehensive, glaucoma, vision, malpractice, anterior segment, diabetes, vision loss, pterygium, cataract, eye injury, eye doctor
Gabriela Rifkin, J.D., M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist, offering medical and surgical eye care for a variety of conditions. She has experience with cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, conjunctivitis, and many other conditions and diseases affecting the eyes and vision. Dr. Rifkin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her medical degree and her law degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital in the Chicagoland area, followed by residency in ophthalmology at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. Her research has been accepted for posters and presentations at meetings and she has been published in IOVS, a prestigious ophthalmology journal . She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
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Thomas D Tyler, MD, PhD

Rathdrum, Idaho
Ophthalmology - Vision Loss, Ocular Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuroophthalmology, Sight Disorders, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Optic Nerve, Eye Trauma, Eye Injury, Malpractice, Cataract, Glaucoma, Surgery, Complications, Standard of Care, Blindness, NeuroOptometry
Thomas Tyler, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with extensive experience in the development of medical devices. Dr. Tyler is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Tyler is part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tyler holds an active California medical license. Dr. Tyler provides comprehensive record review and Independent Medical Examinations; verbal and written reports provided in a timely manner; depositions/court testimony for defense or plaintiff.
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Ali Djalilian, MD

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Cataract, surgery, Pterygium, keratoconus, Cornea Ophthalmology, Optometry, Retina, eye burn, dry eye, chemical, product liability, patent, ocular injury, non lethal projectile injury, paint or pepper ball, MDL
Renowned expert in ophthalmology and corneal surgery. University of Illinois at Chicago professor with expertise in severe corneal injuries (e.g., chemical, burns, flash grenade, ammonia, chlorine, pepper spray, bear spray, paint balls, etc). He is an expert in corneal wound healing disorders, corneal surgery and transplantation. He is an internationally recognized leader and instructor in the management of complex corneal diseases with more than 150 papers and book chapters published. He is also editor-in-chief of the most respected journal related in ocular surface disease. He has interacted with the FDA on clinical studies and has run international clinical trials for treatment of ophthalmologic diseases. He understands the complexity of intellectual property, device, and medication litigation as well as MDL and class action cases. He has been involved in personal injury, medical malpractice, etc. cases on both plaintiff and defense sides. He performs independent medical exam...
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Neal A. Sher, MD, FAAO, FACS

Decades of Experience in Ophthalmic Legal Work

Medicolegal-Ophthalmology, LLC

Chicago, Illinois
Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - LASIK, PRK, cataract, glaucoma, refractive surgery, cornea, eye injury, chemical eye injury, laser vision correction, patent, ocular injury, non -lethal projectile injury, pepper ball, MDL. Consultant and expert in ophthalmic pharmaceutical patents, retinal injury, pharmaceutical patent, delayed diagnosis, surgical error, tear gas
Neal A Sher MD, FACS is a nationally known ophthalmic surgeon, educator, author, consultant and expert witness with more than 40 years of experience in ophthalmology. His clinical and surgical practice focused on corneal disease, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, anterior segment disorders, glaucoma, and complex ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment. He was involved in laser vision correction from its earliest development and was among the first surgeons in the world to perform excimer laser therapeutic procedures and laser vision correction. He has extensive experience with PRK, LASIK, LASEK, refractive surgery complications, corneal surgery, and cataract surgery. In addition to malpractice and injury work, Dr. Sher has served as an expert in major intellectual property, patent, and Hatch-Waxman litigation for some of the nation’s leading law firms involving ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices, and surgical technology in the United States and abroad. He holds several patents rel...
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Rajen Desai, MD, FACS

Stanford MD - Cataract & Glaucoma Specialist

Precision Eye Partners

East Brunswick, New Jersey
Ophthalmology, Optometry - cataract, glaucoma, eye surgery, narrow angle, vision, eye, ophthalmology, phacoemulsification, intraocular lens, glaucoma surgery, lens, glaucoma shunt, bleb, IOL, blind, Omni, Hydrus, goniotomy, iStent, hyphema
Rajen U. Desai MD FACS is a cataract and glaucoma surgeon with Precision Eye Partners in New Jersey. He earned both his B.S. and M.D. from Stanford, followed by both residency and glaucoma fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ranked as one of the top 10 medical centers in the nation. - Produced over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presentations across the country. - 2013 Society of Heed Fellows Award, one of only 10 honorees across the nation. - Principal Investigator in multiple FDA clinical trials on glaucoma surgery. - 2013 and 2014 "Best Teachers of Medical Students Award" - Given talks nationally to other surgeons on cataract and glaucoma surgery Every week, I am asked by patients to give second or third opinion on cases of cataract and glaucoma surgeries done by other surgeons. Reviewing stacks of old records regularly, I became very efficient at finding concerning areas of management. I'm often asked to perform surgery on patients whose first eye surgery had co...
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Roger S Lash, MD

White Plains, New York
Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, Cataract, Cataract Surgery, Surgical Complication, Eye Surgery Complications
Ophthalmology, Cataract and anterior segment surgery, cataract and other eye surgery complications
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Kerline Marcelin, MD

Academic Cataract & Glaucoma Expert

Hudson Ophthalmology

Cortlandt Manor , New York
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Cataract Specialist, Fellowship trained Glaucoma, Glaucoma Specialist, de, glaucoma expert witness, Catatact Expert Witness, Eye surgery expert Witness, Laser eye surgery expert, New York ophthalmology expert, ophthalmology professor expert witness, Academic Ophthalmologist Expert, Board certified Ophthalmologist expert
KERLINE MARCELIN, MD Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Cataract/Glaucoma Expert Witness HUDSON OPHTHALMOLOGY - Medical Director & Owner Email: kmarcelinmd@verizon.net | Mobile: (917) 626-9133 | Office: (914) 737-6360Website: www.hudsoneyes.com | License: New York EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE • 100+ case file reviews - Plaintiff & Defense• Deposition & trial testimony experience• 25+ years clinical & academic expertise• Rapid report turnaround available CREDENTIALS & SPECIALIZATIONS Board Certifications: • American Board of Ophthalmology (2000-2030) • Glaucoma Subspecialty Fellowship Training Current Positions: • Assistant Clinical Professor - NY Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (2000-present) • Private Practice Owner - Hudson Ophthalmology (2010-present) • 100+ monthly hours in direct patient care Case Expertise: • Cataract Surgery complications & standard of care • Glaucoma management & surgical outcomes• Ocular Trauma & emergency care • Vision Loss assessment & disability evalua...
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Daniel Husney, MD

Ophthalmology Expert Witness: Objective & Clear

Brooklyn, New York
Ophthalmology, Ambulatory Surgery Centers - Cataract, Glaucoma, Vision problems, Blindness, eye trauma, eye injury, eye problem, loss of vision, cataract surgery
Board certified ophthalmologist with 13 yrs clinical experience in General Ophthalmology in NYC. Actively performing high volume surgery for cataracts and glaucoma along with managing diverse populations with chronic eye conditions. Can help provide objective medical-legal consultations, comprehensive file reviews and clear evidence-based testimony for both plaintiff or defense counsel.
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Harold P. Koller, MD, FACS, FAAP

Harold P. Koller, M.D., LLC

Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - Strabismus - crossed eyes, Retinoblastoma, eye infections, eye trauma, retinopathy of prematurity, uveitis in children, leukocoria, pediatric brain tumors, birth defects, cataracts, glaucoma, learning disorders
First prize, American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1974 for scientific exhibit Chair Section on Ophthalmology 1996-2000; American Academy of Pediatrics Outstanding Tulane Eye Alumnus 1996 Councilor: American Academy of Ophthalmology 1996-2002 TOP Doc - USA 2002 - 2011 TOP Doc, Philadelphia Magazine, 2003 - 2011
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Charlotte Akor, MD

Ophthalmology Expert - Eye Trauma Surgeon

Corpus Christi, Texas
Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology - ocular trauma, glaucoma, surgical complications, strabismus, visual field loss, visual loss, corneal disorder, diplopia, neuro-ophthalmology, workplace eye injuries, retinal disease, cataract, double vision, motor vehicle related eye injuries, chemical injuries, acute eye conditions, pre-existing eye conditions
Ophthalmology Expert | Ocular Trauma | Vision Loss | Standard of Care Dr. Charlotte Akor, MD is a Yale University graduate and a board-certified ophthalmologist with nearly 20 years of clinical and surgical experience in cases involving ocular trauma, vision loss, general eye disease. She maintains an active general and pediatric ophthalmology practice and serves as a primary participant in her hospital’s trauma call rotation, managing acute ocular injuries and ophthalmic emergencies. Over the course of her career, Dr. Akor has evaluated and treated hundreds of acute ocular trauma cases, including open globe injuries, orbital fractures, intra-ocular foreign bodies, traumatic optic neuropathy, hyphema, retinal detachment, and post-traumatic diplopia. Her trauma exposure includes high-volume call participation at one of the largest and busiest medical centers in the country during her tenure as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at ...