Skin Surgery Expert Witnesses

Chicago, Illinois

Physician Assistant, Dermatology - skin cancer, skin infections, wounds, medication side effects, chemical peels, melanoma, psoriasis, physician assistant scope of practice, skin surgery, biopsies, cosmetics, atopic dermatitis, physician assistant standard of care, laser, cysts, fillers, pigmentation, biologics, Accutane, burns

Lidia Pomaville is a board-certified PA with over 24 years of healthcare experience. She began her medical training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where she earned a Bachelor's degree while working at the hospital. Lidia completed her Master of Science degree in PA studies at Wichita State University in Kansas in 2011 and currently practices medical and cosmetic dermatology at Forefront Dermatology in Berwyn, IL. She holds an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor position with Marquette University and University of Dubuque. In addition, she maintains a clinical site for precepting PA students for Rush University, Rosalind Franklin University, Dominican University, Marquette University and University of Dubuque. She has co-authored multiple articles for medical publications and lectured on dermatology topics locally and nationally. Lidia is a member of the American Academy of PAs, IL Academy of PAs, IL Society of Dermatology PAs, and a Diplomate Fellow of the Society...

Wyoming, Michigan

General Surgery - Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Small Intestine Surgery, Colon Surgery, Skin surgery, General Surgery Coding, General Surgery Billing, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Reflux Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Abdominal wall reconstruction

Highly experienced high volume general surgeon in the Grand Rapids, Michigan region. Completed medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. Completed general surgery residency at Mclaren Greater Lansing in 2016. Acquired Board Certification through the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons in 2017 and shortly thereafter acquired fellowship into the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Has been core Faculty of the University of Michigan Health West General Surgery Residency Program since 2016. Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Michigan State University since 2011 and University of Michigan since 2018. Currently in sole ownership private practice at Grand Rapids Surgical Associates PLLC. Well versed in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery as well as endoscopies. With case volumes consistently in the top 5% in the nation, have clinical experience equivalent to surgeons who have been in practice 30+ years. I will offer unbiased expe...

Lewisville, Texas

Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery - Mohs surgery, skin cancer, skin surgery, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, scars, wound reconstruction, surgical complications, skin cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, botulinum injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments

Dr. Howard K. Steinman is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon who has provided expert witness services in Mohs surgery, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology since 2000. He has been retained in more than 70 cases for both plaintiffs and defendants and has testified in 13 depositions and 8 trials. His expert opinions are grounded in over four decades of active clinical practice and more than 30,000 Mohs procedures performed. In 2024, Dr. Steinman received the American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation for his dedication as an educator of excellence in Mohs surgery. That same year, the American Society for Mohs Surgery honored him as an Honorary Lifetime Fellow with Distinction, the Society’s highest membership award. Dr. Steinman graduated magna cum laude from Pomona College and earned his M.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of California, San Diego, and was select...