Cornea Expert Witnesses

British Columbia

Ophthalmology - retina, retinal, vitreoretina, vireo-retina, vitreoretinal, vitro-retinal, retinologist, posterior segment, eye trauma, eye surgery, uveitis, ocular trauma, ophthalmology, opthalmology, ophthalmologist, opthalmologist, retinal detachment, floaters, macular hole, cornea

* M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in the City of New York. * Internship, Ophthalmology Residency, and Cornea & External Disease Fellowship training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. * High-volume, Private Practice Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship. * Dual Fellowship training creates highly specific acumen in areas of ocular pathology involving both the anterior and posterior segments. * 29 years practicing Ophthalmology. * 17 years, primarily as a busy (200+ patient visits and 10-15 surgeries per week) practicing Vitreoretinal Surgeon. * M.B.A. from the University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business. * Years of myriad experience within multiple healthcare delivery paradigms. * Legal experience and formal training as an Ophthalmic Expert Witness for both plaintiff and defense (roughly equal) in Medical Malpractice, Insurance, and Personal Injury, in addition to Ophthalmic Independent Medical Exams...

Valencia, California

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Eye trauma, ruptured globe, retinopathy, cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, PRK, laser vision correction, refractive surgery, refractive lens exchange, SMILE, cornea, corneal transplants, corneal ulcers, pterygium surgery, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, retina, vision loss, blindness, endophthalmitis

My Vision Is To Improve Sight!TM"; the slogan I created, trademarked, and use as a compass to guide to how I treat every patient, every visit. I am a Board Certified, solo-practice comprehensive ophthalmologist that specializes in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. I completed internship in Internal Medicine at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. I then went on to ophthalmology training at Howard University in Washington, D.C. I continued training with completion of a fellowship in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles, CA. I am certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and an active member of the American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO). I have also been involved in clinical research studies aimed at maximizing visual outcomes in patients with high degrees of irregular astigmatism undergoing cataract surgery. My research experience in ophthalmology has helped guide my clinical p...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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, pain or pepper ball, MDL. Consultant and expert in ophthalmic pharmaceutical patents, retinal injury, pharmaceutical patent, delayed diagnosis, surgical error

A well -known ophthalmic surgeon with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Sher had an active corneal, refractive surgery and ophthalmology practice and specialized in laser vision correction (PRK and related procedures, complications of LASIK) and corneal disease. Dr. Sher has been involved in the laser refractive surgery field since its earliest days and was one of the first surgeons in the world to perform excimer therapeutic and laser vision correction. He has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and treated numerous patients with glaucoma. He has authored two textbooks, several monographs and dozens of peer reviewed articles on refractive surgery. He is an Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and currently, Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Dr Sher has reviewed over 350 potential malpractice cases for both defense and plaintiff and malpracti...

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri

Ophthalmology, Optometry - cataract surgery malpractice, glaucoma surgery malpractice, LASIK, PRK, refractive surgery, implant lens, vision loss, eye trauma, cornea, retina, optic nerve, orbit, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ophthalmology, ophthalmologist, macula, retinal detachment, patent litigation

* Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology * Fellowship in glaucoma, Estelle Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California * Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology * Fellow, American College of Surgeons * Board of Directors, St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired * Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology - St. Louis University School of Medicine * Adjunct Assistant Professor- University of Missouri St. Louis School of Optometry * Excellent communication skills -experienced speaker to the public and medical professionals * 25 years of experience as an expert witness in ophthalmology * Qualified as an expert in state and federal court * Experienced in deposition and trial testimony * Available for plaintiff and defense cases * Experienced in patent litigation. * I have served as an expert witness in several major intellectual property cases for pharmaceutical companies and ophthalmic device manufacturers. * Feel free to...

Brentwood, Tennessee

Ophthalmology - retina, retinal, vitreoretina, vireo-retina, vitreoretinal, vitro-retinal, retinologist, posterior segment, eye trauma, eye surgery, uveitis, ocular trauma, ophthalmology, opthalmology, ophthalmologist, opthalmologist, retinal detachment, floaters, macular hole, cornea

* M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in the City of New York. * Internship, Ophthalmology Residency, and Cornea & External Disease Fellowship training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. * High-volume, Private Practice Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship. * Dual Fellowship training creates highly specific acumen in areas of ocular pathology involving both the anterior and posterior segments. * 29 years practicing Ophthalmology. * 17 years, primarily as a busy (200+ patient visits and 10-15 surgeries per week) practicing Vitreoretinal Surgeon. * M.B.A. from the University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business. * Years of myriad experience within multiple healthcare delivery paradigms. * Legal experience and formal training as an Ophthalmic Expert Witness for both plaintiff and defense (roughly equal) in Medical Malpractice, Insurance, and Personal Injury, in addition to Ophthalmic Independent Medical Exams...