Anjay Khandelwal, MD, FACS, FICS, FABA Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Experienced, Internationally Renowned Burn Expert

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  • Phone: 206-724-2461

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Burns and Critical Care Surgery

Keywords/Search Terms:

Burn, Chemical Burn, Electrical Burn, Wound, TENS, SJS, Trauma, Critical Care, Steven Johnson Syndrome, Thermal Burn, Fire, Scald, Pediatric Burn

Education:

General Surgery Residency, Temple University/Memorial Medical Center; Burn/Burn Reconstruction Fellowship, University of Washington; Trauma/Critical Care Fellowship, University of North Carolina

Years in Practice:

17+

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

10+

Additional Information

Experience Summary Dr. Anjay Khandelwal is a Board-Certified General Surgeon with additional certification in Surgical Critical Care and fellowship training in Burn Surgery and Burn Reconstruction. With more than 17 years of clinical experience—much of it in senior administrative and leadership roles—he is widely regarded as an international authority in burn care. His career spans the full spectrum of clinical practice, medical education, research, and global health outreach. Dr. Khandelwal is a sought-after speaker and educator, frequently invited to present at national and international conferences, lead public education initiatives, and appear in media segments on surgical and burn care topics. His expertise covers Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, including advanced ICU management. As an active member of the American Burn Association’s Verification Committee, he contributes to the development and enforcement of national standards for burn care quality. He has served on—and chaired—numerous national and international committees, including the Education Committee for the American Hurn Association and the International Society for Burn Injuries - cementing his authority on the subject. He regularly advises medical device companies as a clinical consultant. He is also deeply engaged in philanthropic efforts to advance burn care in resource-limited settings around the world. Medical Expert Experience Dr. Khandelwal has over a decade of experience as a medical expert witness, providing consultation and testimony in both plaintiff and defense cases with a balanced caseload. His areas of expertise include personal injury, medical malpractice, child abuse and neglect, and independent medical evaluations. Known for his articulate and persuasive communication style, he excels in both written reports and live testimony. He is frequently deposed and has provided courtroom testimony in a wide range of legal matters. Dr. Khandelwal’s meticulous approach to case review, combined with his ability to distill complex medical information into clear, compelling testimony, makes him a trusted and effective expert witness. His professionalism, objectivity, and attention to detail have earned him a strong reputation among attorneys, judges, and peers alike.