Thrombolysis Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Peripheral arterial disease, claudication, limb ischemia, atherectomy, thrombolysis, bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm, stent, vascular trauma, vessel injury, hemodialysis access, angiogram, mesenteric ischemia, endarterectomy, carotid, AAA, amputation, ultrasound, ECMO, statin

Lily Johnston, MD, MPH is board-certified in Vascular as well as General Surgery with over 10 years of experience operating on adult patients in Virginia, Minnesota, and California. She specializes in operating on blood vessels in the neck and body including aortic and other aneurysms; aortic dissections; peripheral arterial disease in the arms and legs; carotid artery and cerebrovascular disease; renal and mesenteric vascular disease; venous or vein disease; connecting vessels for hemodialysis access; exposing and protecting blood vessels for spine surgery; vascular trauma or injury, and assistance with tumor resection when blood vessels are involved. Dr. Johnston received her BA (summa cum laude) from Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa followed by her MD from the University of California, San Diego (La Jolla, CA) where she received an award for Academic Excellence. After a residency in General Surgery at the University of Virginia (Cha...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology - Angiography, Embolization, Spine Ablation, Thrombectomy, Thrombolysis, Kyphoplasty, Musculoskeletal MSK Ortho MRI, Biopsy, Drain, Stent, Central venous access, image-guided therapy, Vascular, medical error, Post op complications, IVC filter DVT, varicose vein sclerotherapy, moderate conscious sedation, Embolic agents, missed diagnosis

Dr. Jeffrey Leichter is double Board-Certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology with more than 15 years of clinical experience. Having completed 1-year ACGME-accredited fellowships in both interventional radiology and musculoskeletal radiology he has successfully performed thousands of complex procedures spanning the full spectrum of interventional radiology. Dr. Leichter maintains an active Florida medical license and is faculty at The University of Miami. Dr. Leichter completed his postgraduate medical training and research at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital /Harvard Medical School, Yale New Haven Hospital St. Raphael campus, Thomas Jefferson University, Temple University, and Penn State University. At each stage of his training, he consistently distinguished himself through excellence and dedication. He went on to serve as Program Director for Interventional Radiology at the University of Miami,...

Potomac, Maryland

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Biopsy, Drain placement, Venous disease, pulmonary embolism, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, dialysis, deep venous thrombosis, IVC filter, thrombolysis, angioplasty, stent, missed diagnoses, vascular access and complications, biliary and urinary interventions, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, PET scan

Fellowship trained, dual boarded vascular interventional and diagnostic radiologist at a high volume community practice. Significant experience with endovascular procedures, venous access and dialysis interventions, gastrointestinal imaging and bleeding, arterial embolization and image guided biopsy and ablation procedures of tumors (pulmonary nodules, liver, kidney, soft tissue and bone lesions). Multiple peer reviewed publications in diagnostic and interventional radiology and presentations. Incredibly responsive to emails and phone calls. Happy to arrange for a complimentary phone call or video call to or discuss any interventional or diagnostic radiology matter,

Maineville, Ohio

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology - Biopsy, Drain placement, Portal hypertension, Venous disease, Pulmonary Embolism, gastrointestinal bleeding, GI bleeding, interventional oncology, Y-90, radioembolization, chemoembolization, arterial embolization, venous reflux, TIPS, deep venous thrombosis, IVC filter, thrombolysis

Fellowship-trained, vascular and interventional radiologist with 8 years experience. Cleveland Clinic diagnostic radiology residents and vascular/interventional fellowship. Worked for ~3 years as an attending physician at Cleveland Clinic, including appointment as an Assistant Professor of Radiology in 2018. Areas of specialization include: prostate artery embolization, interventional oncology, portal hypertension, lower extremity venous reflux disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, arterial embolization, biopsies, and drainage catheter placement. I also earned an M.B.A. with healthcare management focus in February of 2021.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology - IVC Filter Product Liability, Endovascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Interventional pain management, CT, biopsy, ESI, RFA, angioplasty, stents, vascular access, embolization, CTA, varicose veins, EVLT, sclerotherapy, thrombolysis, TIPS, Sclerotherapy, Dialysis

Extensive IVC Filter Case expertise and experience with review of over 200 IVC filter product liability cases (Bard, Cordis, Argon, Cook) including over 40 depositions, trial testimony, and MDL cases. Fellowship-trained, vascular and interventional radiologist with over 20 years of experience. University of Michigan diagnostic radiology residency and VIR fellowship. High volume, tertiary care, private practice with significant experience with vascular and endovascular procedures including IVC filters, venous angioplasty and stenting, arterial angioplasty and stenting, thrombolysis/TPA, embolization, and atherectomy. Expertise in all venous access, dialysis access, and image guided biopsy/drainage procedures. Expertise in vein center procedures including EVLT, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy. Wound Care Certified. Expertise in interventional pain practice and in all minimally invasive pain procedures such as ESI, nerve blocks, SI joint injection, Facet injection, RF...

Reston, Virginia

Vascular Surgery - Vascular, Endovascular, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, AAA, EVAR, Thoracic Aneurysm, TEVAR, PVD, PAD, Bypass, Angioplasty, Stent, Atherectomy, TCAR, Thrombolysis, Thrombectomy, Dialysis, AV Fistula / AV Graft, Aortic Dissection, Carotid

DEFENSE & PLAINTIFF CASES 10 YEARS OF EXPERT WITNESS, DEPOSITION, & TRIAL EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT: Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, P.C. (Past Partner) Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC (Past Partner) Inova Vascular (Inova Medical Group) - Present APPOINTMENTS: Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Howard University Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Assistant Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health General Surgery Residency Program Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health-Walter Reed Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program