Lasik Surgery Expert Witnesses

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...

Stuart , Florida

Ophthalmology - CATARACT surgery, LASIK surgery

As as very experienced eye surgeon I have the expertise to address most eye problems both medically and surgically. I have been an expert witness in trials and given depositions many times. I have written and published articles and textbooks in my area of expertise which were used in trial. I have trained other surgeons including those at UCLA teaching programs and the Washington Hospital National Eye Center and have lectured internationally. I am recognized as an expert by my peers in cataract and LASIK surgery as well as most other medical eye diseases. I have lectured at the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY conferences including those involving LASIK litigation. I have lectured to ophthalmologists throughout the world. I have had extensive training by legal professionals on giving testimony at trial and giving written statements and advice. I have worked closely with some of the best medical malpractice attorneys. Please see my CV for details at jkbelville@gmail.com

Atlanta, Georgia

Laser Surgery, Ophthalmology - LASIK surgery, PRK surgery, general ophthalmology, corneal surgery/diseases, microbiology

In practice 28 years/ Board-Certified/re-certified Over 30,000 primary LASIK/PRK surgeries Cornea and LASIK fellowship trained M.S. in ocular microbiology/eye/contact lens-related infections Dr. Manuel Chaknis is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years’ eye experience. He has diverse experiences in group and solo private practices and corporate ophthalmology, encompassing general ophthalmology, LASIK and PRK surgeries, corneal diseases and surgery, cataracts, and glaucoma management. He has recently joined the attending faculty of the Dept. of Ophthalmology at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Chaknis is an honors graduate of the University of Chicago, attending the College as one of eight academic/athlete scholars in his class. He was elected to Sigma XI scientific society and received research grants for his work at the Eye Research Labs, under the auspices of Drs. Ramesh and Brenda Tripathi. As a graduate student at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Dr. Chaknis c...