Wegovy Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity - Obesity expert, Compunding pharmacy, stroke, NAION vision loss, Cardiologist, Anti‑obesity drug complications, Hypertension hyperlipidemia, gastroparesis, GLP‑1 side effects, Preventive cardiology, Bariatric Expert, Semaglutide Ozempic Wegovy zepbound Tirzapitide litigation, Echocardiography, MDL 3094

Dr. Eldad Einav, MD, FACC, is a board‑certified cardiologist, diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Licensed in California, Florida, New York, and Nevada, he has over 20 years of experience in cardiology, obesity medicine, cardiometabolic health, and echocardiography. Dr. Einav is a nationally recognized expert on the safety, efficacy, and complications of anti‑obesity medications, including GLP‑1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and other pharmacologic therapies including phentermine, Contrave, and Qsymia. He has served as Medical Director of weight management and cardiometabolic health programs in both hospital and outpatient settings, and is deeply knowledgeable about standards of care, weight‑loss pharmacotherapy, obesity‑related cardiac complications, medication‑induced cardiac injury, failure‑to‑diagnose cardiovascular diseas...

Seattle, Washington

Obesity, Family Medicine - Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, semaglutide, tirzepatide, GLP1, Obesity Medicine, Substandard Care, Prediabetes, Weight Management, Menopause, Metabolic Health, Birth Control, Heart Disease Prevention, Weight Bias, Reproductive Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Women's Health, Cholesterol

Dr. Megan Melo, MD, is a Board-Certified Obesity and Family Medicine Physician with extensive experience in adult obesity management and primary care for both children and adults. She is uniquely positioned to assist attorneys with cases involving a wide range of medical issues, including obesity management, with special expertise in the use of obesity medications such as Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound, cardiometabolic health (prediabetes, weight gain, heart disease prevention), pre-pregnancy counseling, miscarriages, contraception, menopause, and concussions. Dr. Melo’s comprehensive understanding of women’s health, particularly around metabolic care, menopause care, and reproductive health, makes her an invaluable expert witness for cases related to these areas. In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Melo is recognized for her ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts in a clear, accessible way, both to her patients and in the legal arena. A gifted sp...