Steven H. Rauchman, MD

Calabasas, California
Steven H. Rauchman, MD Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Publications

Brain Injury Expert | Eye Surgeon | Neuroscientist

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Ophthalmology and Brain Injury Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

Traumatic brain injury, Eye injury, Brain injury medicine, Visual field loss, DUI vision impairment defense, Retinal damage, Optic nerve injury, Laser Surgery, Workplace eye injury, Vision loss after head injury, Disability claims, Field sobriety test expert, Personal Injury, Concussion, Brain Injury, Neuroscience

Education:

Residency, Ophthalmology, Boston University, Boston, MA; Los Angeles County Medical Center, Internship – Ophthalmology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Doctor of Medicine, M.D. | Regent Scholar, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | Graduated with Highest Honors | Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Years in Practice:

35

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

40

Additional Information

Dr. Steven H. Rauchman, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of clinical experience and more than 15 years in medical-legal consulting. He specializes in cases involving traumatic brain injury (TBI) and associated visual impairments. Dr. Rauchman has conducted over 560 independent medical examinations and provided testimony in more than 150 cases, offering his expertise to both plaintiff and defense attorneys . As a neuroscientific researcher, Dr. Rauchman has an extensive background in research related to TBI and its effects on the visual system. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles, including: —"Mild-to-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review with Focus on the Visual System" (Neurology International, 2022) —"Traumatic Brain Injury: Mechanisms, Manifestations, and Visual Sequelae" (Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023) —"The National Football League and TBI: Blood-based Evaluation at the Game" (Concussion, 2023) TBI cases involve complex, often invisible injuries that go beyond standard clinical observation. An expert who also leads scientific research brings credibility and clarity—grounding their testimony in objective data, peer-reviewed publications, and current methodologies. This level of authority can be the difference between an opinion and a defensible explanation. In addition to his publications, Dr. Rauchman serves as a review editor for Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of neuro-ophthalmology . Dr. Rauchman offers a range of services tailored to legal professionals handling TBI cases: —Medical Record Review: Comprehensive analysis to assess standard of care, causation, and medical accuracy. —Independent Medical Examinations (IME) & Defense Medical Examinations (DME): Detailed ocular and neuro-visual evaluations with timely, well-documented results. —Expert Witness Testimony: Credible depositions and trial appearances grounded in clinical expertise. —Case Strategy Consultation: Guidance throughout the legal process, including discovery and cross-examination preparation. —Jury-Friendly Expert Reports: Clear, accessible reports that explain complex findings .