Csf Leak Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection

Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...

Los Angeles, California

Otology, Otolaryngology - Otology, Neurotology, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Cochlear implant, Dizziness, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Acoustic neuroma, Vestibular schwannoma, Facial paralysis, CSF leak, Meniere's disease, Surgery complications, Otosclerosis, Surfer's ear, Noise induced hearing loss, Ear trauma, Temporal bone fracture, Stapedectomy

Hossein Mahboubi MD, MPH is a dual board-certified otolaryngologist with fellowship training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery, a sub-specialty focusing on the diseases of the ear and hearing, balance, and facial nerves. Dr. Mahboubi completed his residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at University of California Irvine following a post-doctoral research fellowship at the same institution, which helped develop his passion for treating ear and skull base diseases. He then spent additional two years completing a clinical fellowship in otology and neurotology at House Ear Clinic and University of California Los Angeles where he advanced his skills in cochlear implants, stapedectomy, and complex ear and lateral skull base surgery. Dr. Mahboubi has published numerous articles in national and international otolaryngology journals on the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, including hearing loss, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, exostosis (surfers’ ear), dizziness...

Los Angeles, California

Radiology, Neuroradiology - radiology, neuroradiology, emergency radiology, ct scan, brain mri, spine mri, spine ct, brain ct, x-ray, xray, ultrasound, CSF, CSF leak, prenuvo, full body MRI

I completed a highly competitive 7 year accelerated B.A./M.D. program at The George Washington University, graduating in 2016. I completed surgical internship at UCLA, 4 years of radiology residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and returned to Los Angeles to complete neuroradiology fellowship at Cedars Sinai, graduating from training in 2022. Since then, I have worked several national teleradiology jobs, currently working for Radiology Partners, and also still at Cedars-Sinai working in both emergency radiology and neuroradiology sections. Formerly employed at Prenuvo, a leader in outpatient full-body elective MRIs. Active state licenses include California, New York, Illinois, New Mexico, Delaware, and Michigan In my first year of expert witness work, I worked on 5 cases: 4 defendent 1 plaintiff 1 deposition which settled after my testimony I can be contacted directly at DrJustinShafa@gmail.com or 310-866-0202 for a quick response.

Littleton, Colorado

Pain Management - Medicine, Medical Management - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Standard of Care, EDS, Hypermobility, POTS, MCAS, Mast cell activation, Postural tachycardia, Delayed Diagnosis, Missed Diagnosis, Connective tissue disorders, Hypermobility Spectrum, Dysautonomia, Tethered Cord, Pain Medicine, Hypermobile EDS, Cervical Instability, Tethered Cord, CSF Leak, Complex Illness

Linda Bluestein, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and one of the few physicians in the United States with deep clinical expertise in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She provides expert witness services including record review, case analysis, written reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony in cases involving these conditions. These conditions are frequently misdiagnosed, inadequately treated, and poorly understood by general practitioners -- making qualified expert testimony both rare and essential in litigation involving diagnostic delay, standard of care disputes, personal injury, disability claims, and medical malpractice. CLINICAL EXPERTISE Dr. Bluestein is the founder of Hypermobility MD, a medical practice specializing exclusively in hypermobility-related conditions. She holds board certification from the American Board of Anes...

Naples, Florida

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Sinuses, hearing loss, airbag, car accident, MVA, gunshot, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, anosmia, medial rectus, CSF leak, mold, nasal fracture, ear plug, occupational hearing loss, noise induced hearing loss, toxic chemical, eardrum, smell loss

HARVARD & YALE educated; STANFORD & UCSF trained. CLEVELAND CLINIC Florida Chairman of Otolaryngology. DOUBLE - BOARD CERTIFIED. Dr. Greene graduated from Harvard, phi beta kappa, & magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Yale & performed research at the NIH. Following Residency & Chief Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Greene completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford. He then joined the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, where he attained the rank of Chairman of Otolaryngology. Dr. Greene later founded the Florida Sinus Institute, where he is currently providing comprehensive nasal, sinus & ENT surgery & medical care. Dr. Greene is a contributing author to multiple textbooks, has authored over 40 scholarly publications, and given over 180 lectures. Dr. Greene founded & directed the Cleveland Clinic Otolaryngology Symposium for 8 years, and has taught at numerous ENT courses nationally & internationally. He ...

Wichita, Kansas

Otoneurology, Otology - Hearing loss, Ear surgery, Stapedectomy, Cochlear implantation, Acoustic neuroma, Cyberknife, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Microsurgery, Facial nerve paralysis, CSF leak, Ménière’s disease, Vertigo, BPPV, Sudden hearing loss, Noise induced hearing loss, Cholesteatoma, Chronic otitis media, Vestibular schwannoma, BAHA/OSIA, Gamma Knife

I graduated from Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit with high distinction, and while in medical school received an NIH grant to study the molecular biology of hearing loss. I then completed my general surgery internship and otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. I subsequently completed a two-year fellowship in Neurotology and cranial base surgery at The Ohio State University. I have added certification in the treatment of skull base and intracranial pathology with stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy (Gamma Knife and Cyberknife). I have been academically active and have published on a variety of topics in my field. I have had a special interest in the molecular biology of acoustic neuroma‘s and also hearing preservation when treating these tumors. I have published on reducing the radiation dose to the inner ear during stereotactic radiosurgery for acoustic neuromas in an attempt to preserve hearing. I have a...

Omaha, Nebraska

Otolaryngology, Otology - vagal nerve stimulator, INSPIRE, sleep apnea, septoplasty, facial nerve paralysis injury, noise induced hearing loss, stapes surgery, mastoid, vertigo, bone anchored hearing aid, tonsillectomy, CSF leak, parotid, cancer, tinnitus, hearing loss, cochlear implant, nose bleeds epistaxis, vocal cord paralysis injury, thyroid

Dr. Gary Huang is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT) in active, full-time clinical and surgical practice, and a practice owner. He provides case review and written expert reports for both plaintiff and defense counsel, and is available for deposition and trial testimony. -Board-certified ENT surgeon in active, full-time clinical and surgical practice — current operating experience, not retired or full-time litigation practice -Practice owner; familiar with ambulatory surgery center standards, credentialing, and perioperative quality and safety -Trained at The Johns Hopkins University (BS) and the University of Illinois (MD); Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery residency at University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University Broad surgical scope: -Nose & sinus: endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), septoplasty and nasal surgery, turbinate reduction, balloon sinuplasty, epistaxis (nosebleed) management -Throat, airway & voice: tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A), laryngology (v...

Richmond, Virginia

Otolaryngology - Balloon Sinus Dilation, Balloon Sinuplasty, Airbag, Car Accident, MVA, Gunshot, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Anosmia, Sinuses, CSF Leak, Nasal Fracture, ENT, Occupational Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Loss of Smell, Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Tonsil

Board-certified otolaryngologist with over a decade of clinical practice. Extensive experience with general ENT surgery including balloon sinus dilation, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck surgery, tonsillectomy, ear tube placement, and hearing evaluation. Initial 12 years of hospital-based practice in rural North Dakota as the only ENT provider for the region established a strong foundation in surgical and medical ENT care. Currently in private practice in Richmond, VA. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Timely thoughtful responses guaranteed. Education - Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - M.D.: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN – Alpha Omega Alpha - B.A.: Biochemistry, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY – Summa Cum Laude

bothell, Washington

Emergency Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine - Epidural, radiofrequency, chronic pain, CSF leak, personal injury, Joint injection, pain management, facet joint disorders, radiculopathy, peripheral nerve, personal injury, whiplash, non surgical orthopedic care, motor vehicle accident, joint injection, spinal cord injury, nerve injury, traumatic brain, concussion, traumatic brain

It's my job to give you an honest, objective opinion. I conduct personal injury & medical malpractice case reviews for plaintiff & defense Attorneys. I provide fast communication and a timely report turnaround. I am a double board-certified physician in active practice. I have experience in reviewing merit for medical malpractice cases and undergoing depositions. I specialize in reviewing cases to establish causation of injuries, determine future medical care, appropriateness and breach of care, and draft disclosure statements and medical necessity determinations. My medical areas of expertise encompass a wide range of conditions and treatments, including: epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, peripheral nerve injury, spinal cord stimulation (SCS), spinal injury, whiplash, disability, neck and back pain, motor vehicle accidents, nerve blocks, radiculopathy, neuropathy, radiofrequency ablations, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, chronic pain, non-surgical orthopedic car...