Vitreoretinal Surgery 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.

Sacramento, California

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmologist, Retinal Diseases, Macular Diseases, Vitreous Diseases, Retina Consultant, Retinal Surgery, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina Specialist, Surgical Retina, Eye Disease Expert, Vision Restoration, Clinical Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Disease, Retinal Detachment, Medical Retina

I am Dr. Maryam Ghiassi, MD, a Board-Certified ophthalmologist specializing in retinal, macular, and vitreous diseases. I currently practice in Sacramento, California with Retina Consultants Medical Group. I grew up in Canada, Iran, and Japan before moving to the U.S. for college. I majored in biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and continued my studies there for medical school, where I discovered my passion for ophthalmology. Afterward, I completed an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Columbia University, where I had the honor of serving as chief resident. I then completed my vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. My international upbringing has fostered a deep appreciation for different cultures and value systems, which significantly influences my patient-centered approach to care. I believe that understanding each patient's unique needs, concerns, an...

Carmel, Indiana

Ophthalmology - Medical Retina, Surgical Retina, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina

Ankur M. Shah, MD is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and retina specialist. He obtained his medical degree at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California in San Diego, where he served as Chief Resident. He then returned to Chicago where he completed a Medical Retina fellowship at Northwestern University Medical Center, followed by a Surgical Retina fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Shah now practices at the Midwest Eye Institute based in Carmel, IN, and also sees patients in Greenwood, IN and Kokomo, IN. Dr. Shah specializes in treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusive disease, and ocular inflammation using the most effective pharmacologic and laser therapies. He provides surgical management of severe diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and ...