Smile Expert Witnesses

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...

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...

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...