Lee M Mandel, MD, JD, FACS, FARS

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lee M Mandel, MD, JD, FACS, FARS Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Double Board Certified Otolaryngologist; JD degree

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

Keywords/Search Terms:

Sinus Surgery, Nasal Surgery, Allergy, Balloon Sinuplasty, Rhinoplasty, Product Liability

Education:

BS, University of FLorida; MD, University of South Florida College of Medicine; JD, Syracuse University Collegel of Law

Years in Practice:

30

Additional Information

Lee M. Mandel, M.D., J.D. Board-Certified Otolaryngologist & Facial Plastic Surgeon – Legal Medicine Expert Dr. Mandel is a board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon with 30 years of clinical experience specializing in rhinology (sinus and nasal surgery) and sleep apnea surgery. He holds dual board certifications and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law (2024), having passed the Florida Bar. Dr. Mandel provides expert consultation and testimony in medical malpractice and product liability litigation, bringing both medical and legal insight to complex ENT cases. He has been retained approximately 20 times and testified in two trials, both resulting in favorable verdicts for his side. Areas of Expertise: • Sinus and nasal surgery (including balloon sinuplasty) • Sleep apnea and airway reconstruction • Facial trauma and surgical complications • Product liability – medical devices and pharmaceuticals • Standards of care in otolaryngology Licenses: Florida and New York Accepts: Plaintiff and defense cases Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida