Retinopathy Of Prematurity Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Ophthalmology - Retina, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, ruptured globe, macular hole, vitreoretinal surgery, intravitreal injection, retinopathy, epiretinal membrane, vitrectomy, scleral buckle, endophthalmitis, uveitis, pediatric retina, gene therapy, shaken baby

Dr. Aaron Nagiel is Director of the Retina Service at Children's Hospital Los Angeles/ University of Southern California specializing in retinal disease with a special emphasis on disorders affecting children. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University summa cum laude, and then underwent combined MD and PhD training at Cornell University and The Rockefeller University in New York City. After an internship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Nagiel completed both ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal fellowship at the renowned Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He treats a broad array of surgical and medical vitreoretinal diseases, including ocular trauma and retinopathy of prematurity. He has authored four book chapters and published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Jacksonville, Florida

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist, vitreo-retinal specialist, retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, endophthalmitis, surgical complications, ocular trauma

Ahmed Elkeeb, MD, MBA Ophthalmology – Vitreoretinal Surgery Dr. Ahmed Elkeeb is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He is currently in private practice at South Atlantic Retina. His clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of a broad range of retinal and ocular conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, uveitis, retinal tears and detachments, age-related macular degeneration, and complications related to cataract surgery. In the outpatient setting, he performs procedures such as pan retinal photocoagulation, focal and grid laser, laser retinopexy, pneumatic retinopexy, intravitreal anti-VEGF and corticosteroid injections, and periocular corticosteroid injections. In the operating room, Dr. Elkeeb performs vitreoretinal surgical procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, intraocular lens fixation, and placement of glaucoma drainage devices via a pars plana approach. Dr. Elkeeb has...

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