Squamous Cell Carcinoma Expert Witnesses

LOS ANGELES, California

Dermatology - skin cancer, scar, keloid, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, vitligo, alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, burn, skin injury, bed bug, insects, skin burns

Entrusted by the California Medical Board to review cases of possible malpractice and awarded TOP DERMATOLOGIST by Los Angeles Magazine, Dr. Daniel Zaghi, MD MS QME FAAD, is a truly unique full-time board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience specializing in complex medical dermatology. He received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and subsequently completed training at Stanford, the University of Utah, and Baylor Medical Center. Dr. Zaghi has been in full time practice since 2015 and is experienced in many complicated dermatoses, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, pemphigus and alopecia areata, alopecia areata. Dr. Zaghi has consulted for numerous investment banks and private equity groups including, Bain Capital, Deutsche Bank, Apax Partners, ORIX Healthcare Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Ballast Point Ventures, ABS Capital, JP Morgan Investments, Goldman Sachs, We...

Valencia, California

Dermatology, Family Medicine - Missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, Failure to diagnose, Failure to biopsy, failure to refer, skin cancer, melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Skin lesion misdiagnosis, Cryotherapy burn, Laser injury, Burn injury, Skin infections, Sepsis, Primary Care, Nursing home, Long term care, Elder neglect, Wound care, skin lesion

Dr. Alexa Gozali is a board-certified physician practicing full-time medical dermatology, with current board certification in family medicine. Her dual training gives her a distinctive ability to evaluate dermatologic standard of care across outpatient specialty, primary care, urgent care, emergency, and long-term care settings — including cases where skin disease was missed, mismanaged, or inadequately escalated within SNF and nursing home environments. Dr. Gozali is retained in cases where dermatologic findings intersect with broader failures in clinical judgment, care coordination, documentation, and follow-up — settings where a dermatologist alone, or a primary care physician alone, cannot fully address the standard of care at issue. Her full-time dermatology practice keeps her current in diagnostic and procedural standards, while her family medicine board certification allows her to evaluate how dermatologic conditions should have been recognized, escalated, and managed across ...

La Jolla, California

Anatomic Pathology, Dermatopathology - Melanoma, Artificial intelligence, Non-melanoma skin cancer, Digital pathology, Skin cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, Perineural invasion, Adnexal carcinoma, MOHS slides, Prostate cancer, Nevus, Metastatic disease, Soft tissue, Immunohistochemistry, Machine learning

Baltimore , Maryland

Dermatology, Wound Care - Mohs surgery, Cosmetics, Pressure ulcers, Squamous cell carcinoma, Aesthetics, Skin cancer, Injectables, Burns, Wide local excision, Skin care, Melanoma, Wound care, Dermatologic surgery, Reconstruction, Cosmeceuticals, Laser, Diabetic wounds, Basal cell carcinoma, Plastic surgery, Dermatitis

I am a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon with expertise in skin cancer, cosmetics, and wound care and over 14 years of experience. I am an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and have previously been a member of the faculty at Duke, Vanderbilt, and the University of Iowa with extensive research contributions in the areas of melanoma and wound healing. I have extensive expertise in Mohs surgery for skin cancers like melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and rare tumors as well as experience in aesthetic medicine including but not limited to lasers, botox, fillers, and cosmetic destruction procedures. I have also managed many complex wound patients including venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and pressure ulcers and have published and spoken internationally on this topic. I have held large research grants including from the Department of Defense, have spoken at numerous national and international mee...

Las Vegas, Nevada

Dermatology, Physician Assistant - Melanoma, Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Skin, Rash, Dermatology medication

Licensed in California and Nevada. Board Certified since 2006 Neonates-Adult Medical Dermatology trained.

Cashiers, North Carolina

Dermatology - Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Dermatology, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma, Excision, Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Laser, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox, Filler, Hair Removal Lasers, Coolsculpting, Resurfacing Lasers, Moh's Surgery, Melanoma

Dr. Dunbar is a seasoned expert witness, having given opinions in over fifty medico-legal cases. He loves his work as an expert and considers it an essential part of his medical career. Dr. Dunbar received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine where he served as class president. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and his Dermatology Residency at Washington University in St. Louis. After residency, Dr. Dunbar moved back to New York City to complete his ACGME-accredited Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Cosmetic Dermatology fellowship with acclaimed surgeon and laser expert Dr. David Goldberg. Dr. Dunbar has performed over 11,000 Mohs and skin cancer surgery cases. Dr. Dunbar has appeared on CBS, and been quoted on Good Morning America and the Chicago Tribute. He has published multiple scientific articles in the leading Dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. JAMA Dermatolo...

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, surgical complications, Delayed diagnosis of cancer

LITIGATION SUMMARY AND EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES Howard K. Steinman, M.D., serves as an independent dermatology expert witness and maintains a comprehensive medicolegal practice spanning the full spectrum of dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Since 2000, he has been retained in more than 75 cases, and his caseload is balanced, with 66% plaintiff and 34% defense. He is experienced in providing verbal testimony, having participated in thirteen depositions and nine trial testimonies. CORE EXPERTISE AND MEDICOLEGAL AREA FOCUS Dr. Steinman evaluates issues regarding the standard of care, medical negligence, causation, and clinical damages. His primary forensic case experience focuses on litigation involving: • Cutaneous Oncology Malpractice: Delayed diagnosis, incorrect staging, incomplete or improper excision, and wrong-site surgery involving melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma. • Mohs Micrographic Surgery Disputes: Complex procedural complications, tumor recur...