Dermatology Expert Witnesses in California

Dermatology, Allergy & Immunology - drug rash, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, lupus, hair loss, skin scars, wound healing, acne, pemphigus, pemphigoid, hives, skin infections, hyperhidrosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

I am a practicing physician-scientist and an academician with a robust, proven track record of managing the most complicated cases in medical dermatology requiring treatment of patients with a variety of topical and systemic medications (including, without limitation, corticosteroids, immunosuppressors, biologics, intravenous immunoglobulin, etc.). I have a unique expertise in treating patients with life-threatening allergic and autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral mucosa. I have developed several international treatment guidelines, such as for patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid. Additionally, my specific experience encompasses wound healing. I also have a long-term experience in the basic and clinical research of wide variety of immune-dependent skin diseases. I have been a Principal Investigator on several research grants from NIH and other granting agencies. The above expertise is attested by my nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, as well as over 170 ...

Dermatology - Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Dermatology, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma, Excision, Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Laser, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox, Filler, Hair Removal Lasers, Coolsculpting, Resurfacing Lasers, Moh's Surgery, Melanoma

Dr. Dunbar is a seasoned expert witness, having given opinions in over fifty medico-legal cases. He loves his work as an expert and considers it an essential part of his medical career. Dr. Dunbar received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine where he served as class president. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and his Dermatology Residency at Washington University in St. Louis. After residency, Dr. Dunbar moved back to New York City to complete his ACGME-accredited Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Cosmetic Dermatology fellowship with acclaimed surgeon and laser expert Dr. David Goldberg. Dr. Dunbar has performed over 11,000 Mohs and skin cancer surgery cases. Dr. Dunbar has appeared on CBS, and been quoted on Good Morning America and the Chicago Tribute. He has published multiple scientific articles in the leading Dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. JAMA Dermatolo...

LOS ANGELES, California

Dermatology - skin cancer, scar, keloid, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, vitligo, alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, burn, skin injury, bed bug, insects, skin burns

Entrusted by the California Medical Board to review cases of possible malpractice and awarded TOP DERMATOLOGIST by Los Angeles Magazine, Dr. Daniel Zaghi, MD MS QME FAAD, is a truly unique full-time board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience specializing in complex medical dermatology. He received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and subsequently completed training at Stanford, the University of Utah, and Baylor Medical Center. Dr. Zaghi has been in full time practice since 2015 and is experienced in many complicated dermatoses, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, pemphigus and alopecia areata, alopecia areata. Dr. Zaghi has consulted for numerous investment banks and private equity groups including, Bain Capital, Deutsche Bank, Apax Partners, ORIX Healthcare Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Ballast Point Ventures, ABS Capital, JP Morgan Investments, Goldman Sachs, We...

Encinitas, California

Dermatology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Medication Side Effects, Cosmetic Procedures and Outcomes, Alopecia, Practice Management, Disability Rating, Allergies, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Cysts, Hemangiomas

Dr. Lisa Stirling is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has practiced clinical dermatology for the past 11 years and telemedicine for the last 5 years. She enjoys caring for patients with complex skin conditions and uses multiple treatment modalities, including topical regimens, light therapy, laser, systemic medications, and biologics. She is specialized in treating patients with skin cancer, including melanoma. Dr. Stirling believes in compassionate care and a patient centered treatment approach, including lifestyle strategies to improve outcomes and focusing on overall wellness. Dr. Stirling earned her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Ben’s University in Minnesota, graduating with the distinction of summa cum laude. She received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. During medical school, she traveled to the Karo...

Tustin, California

Dermatology, Allergy & Immunology - drug rash, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, lupus, hair loss, skin scars, wound healing, acne, pemphigus, pemphigoid, hives, skin infections, hyperhidrosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

I am a practicing physician-scientist and an academician with a robust, proven track record of managing the most complicated cases in medical dermatology requiring treatment of patients with a variety of topical and systemic medications (including, without limitation, corticosteroids, immunosuppressors, biologics, intravenous immunoglobulin, etc.). I have a unique expertise in treating patients with life-threatening allergic and autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral mucosa. I have developed several international treatment guidelines, such as for patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid. Additionally, my specific experience encompasses wound healing. I also have a long-term experience in the basic and clinical research of wide variety of immune-dependent skin diseases. I have been a Principal Investigator on several research grants from NIH and other granting agencies. The above expertise is attested by my nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, as well as over 170 ...

Valencia, California

Dermatology, Family Medicine - Missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, Failure to diagnose, Failure to biopsy, failure to refer, skin cancer, melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Skin lesion misdiagnosis, Cryotherapy burn, Laser injury, Burn injury, Skin infections, Sepsis, Primary Care, Nursing home, Long term care, Elder neglect, Wound care, skin lesion

Dr. Alexa Gozali is a board-certified physician practicing full-time medical dermatology, with current board certification in family medicine. Her dual training gives her a distinctive ability to evaluate dermatologic standard of care across outpatient specialty, primary care, urgent care, emergency, and long-term care settings — including cases where skin disease was missed, mismanaged, or inadequately escalated within SNF and nursing home environments. Dr. Gozali is retained in cases where dermatologic findings intersect with broader failures in clinical judgment, care coordination, documentation, and follow-up — settings where a dermatologist alone, or a primary care physician alone, cannot fully address the standard of care at issue. Her full-time dermatology practice keeps her current in diagnostic and procedural standards, while her family medicine board certification allows her to evaluate how dermatologic conditions should have been recognized, escalated, and managed across ...

Santa Monica, California

Dermatology - Skin Cancer, Mohs, Skin, Burn, Scar, Rash, Allergy, Surgery, Bites, Melanoma, Laser, Filler, Botox, Infection, Ulcer, Wound, Cosmetic, Standard of Care, Injury, Veins

Dr. Soheil Simzar, MD is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of skin disease and skin cancer. He has performed over 30,000 dermatologic surgeries and is known for careful clinical judgment, thorough documentation, and a practical understanding of how dermatology is delivered in real-world outpatient settings. Education & Training • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): undergraduate education, medical school, dermatology residency, and advanced surgical dermatology/Mohs training; served as Chief Resident. Clinical & Procedural Expertise • Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (including high-risk tumors and anatomically challenging locations) • Surgical excision of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; evaluation of atypical melanocytic lesions • Reconstruction and wound management, including complex closures, flaps, grafts,...

San Francisco , California

Nurse, Dermatology - Cosmetic Dermatology, Aesthetic Nursing, Stanford AI in Healthcare Certificate.

Registered Nurse with 16 years of clinical experience in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine, including more than 10,000 laser treatments, 2,000+ skin tightening procedures, 2,000+ body contouring treatments, and 3,000+ neuromodulator injections performed in a high-volume California dermatology practice. Designated Expert Nurse Consultant for the California Board of Nursing since September 2024, reviewing aesthetic and dermatology cases involving deviations from nursing standards of care, documentation failures, and patient safety outcomes. Dual-certified as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and Dermatology Nurse Certified (DNC) — a combination held by very few practitioners nationally, reflecting board-recognized mastery across both aesthetic nursing and dermatology. Founder of Krempa Advisory LLC, an independent expert witness and clinical consulting practice. Available for plaintiff and defense matters involving: · Laser and energy device injuries — IPL, BBL, ...

Los Angeles, California

Dermatology, Dermatopathology - General dermatology, cosmetic dermatology. dermatopathology, surgical dermatology, pediatric dermatology

Dr. Shear graduated suma cum laude from UCLA. He went to medical at Emory University school of Medicine and did his residency in dermatology at UCLA. He has been a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at USC. He has been an expert witness in numerous malpractice cases involving general dermatology, dermatological surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatopathology.