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Dr. William Trattler, MD
Florida
Dr. William Trattler has 26 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He earned his BA in Biology from Dartmouth College and his MD from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Ophthalmology at Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian, he went on to complete a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Cataract/Refractive Surgery at...
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Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Rhode Island
The expert is an actively-practicing, board-certified ophthalmologist who holds an active practice caring for patients with dislocated cataracts, diabetes, trauma and retinal detachments. He is associate retinal ophthalmology staff at his current institution as well as a member of several prestigious ophthalmology professional societies.
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Dr. Robert Appel, MD
New York
Dr. Robert I. Appel has 46 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He earned his MD from Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He completed both his internship in Internal Medicine and his residency in Ophthalmology through the BMC Health System. Today, this expert is board-certified in Ophthalmology. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Medical Officer at...
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Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Georgia
This board certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist has additional certification in Corneal Disease and Surgery and LASIK Surgery. He has clinical ophthalmology practice experience spanning almost two decades.
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Dr. Dean Eliott, MD, FASRS
Massachusetts
Dr. Dean J. Eliott has 30 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He earned his BS in Classical Studies and Zoology from Duke University and his MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, he went on to complete a fellowship and residency in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Duke University Medical...
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Retinal Surgery Expert Witness
Kentucky
This extremely qualified retinal surgeon has received his medical training from among the top ten medical institutions in the nation. He is a fellow of such prestigious professional societies as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is extensively published in his field. Throughout his 30+ year career he has been appointed to high ranking professorships and directorships of retinal surgery...
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Dr. Nathan Abraham, MD
California
Dr. Nathan J. Abraham has 6 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of California, Riverside, his MS in Microbiology from Loma Linda University, and his MD from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Ophthalmology at Howard University College of Medicine, he completed a Cornea fellowship at UCLA Stein...
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Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Expert Witness
Connecticut
This highly qualified expert currently serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Co-Director of Vitreo-Retina Service at a major medical university. He received a B.A. in Biochemistry from New York University and a M.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He also finished fellowships in Vitreo-Retinal Service and Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Harvard...
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Dr. Kevin Blinder, MD, FASRS
Missouri
Dr. Kevin J. Blinder has 32 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He earned his MD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis, his residency in Ophthalmology from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, and his fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery from LSU Eye...
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Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Texas
This highly qualified Ophthalmology expert received his medical degree from Boston University and completed his post-doctoral training at some of the most prestigious centers in the country including the Mayo Clinic. He completed a Fellowship at the prestigious Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as a member...
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Dr. Jay Schwartz, DO
Arizona
Dr. Jay L. Schwartz has over 25 years of experience in Ophthalmology. He earned his BS from Bates College and his DO from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency in Ophthalmology at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed a Refractive Surgery fellowship under Dr. J. Charles Casebeer. Formerly, this expert...
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Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Iowa
This board certified ophthalmologist earned his MD at Baylor College of Medicine and completed fellowship training in both molecular ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the ophthalmology space, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmalic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is currently an...
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Dr. Joshua Greene, MD, FAAO
Pennsylvania
Dr. Joshua Greene has 15 years of experience in the field of Vitreoretinal Medicine & Surgery. He earned his BS in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Pittsburgh and his MD from Temple University School of Medicine. After completing his Ophthalmology Residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, he pursued a Surgical Retina Fellowship at IU Health University Hospital. Today, he is...
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Neuro-Ophthalmology Expert Witness
New York
This extremely qualified neuro-ophthalmologist has obtained his medical educations and training at among the nation's finest medical institutions. He has been appointed to high ranking directorships and academic positions in neuro-ophthalmology throughout his 30+ year medical career. Finally, he is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Academy of Ophthalmology...
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Dr. Gerald McGwin, MS, PhD
Alabama
Dr. Gerald S. McGwin Jr. has 25 years of experience in the field of Epidemiology and he earned his BS in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Vermont, his MS in Health and Social Behavior from Harvard University, and his Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of the Epidemiology PH.D. Program at the...
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Ophthalmology and Diabetes Expert Witness
Illinois
This board certified ophthalmologist has been practicing medicine for over 10 years, holding top positions at an elite medical university. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists, with over 50 articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He is the former Chief of Vitreoretinal Services at Weiss Memorial Hospitals and is currently an...
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Dr. David Hillman, MD
Illinois
Dr. David Hillman has 30 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He completed his BS in Biology from Yale University and his MD from Duke University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Glaucoma at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Today, this expert is board-certified in...
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Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Florida
This supremely qualified Ophthalmology expert received his medical degree from State University of New York before completing internship and residency at the prestigious Cornell University medical School. He received Fellowship training in Ocular Oncology, Neuroophthalmology and Vitreo-retinal Surgery from such highly regarded institutions as MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is board certified by...
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Dr. Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD
California
Dr. Aaron Nagiel has 6 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He earned his BA in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Rockefeller University, and his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College. After completing an internship in Transitional Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he went on to complete a residency in Ophthalmology and a...
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Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Indiana
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Wisconsin
This expert graduated at the top 1% of his class at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. He has performed over 4000 cataract surgeries and is a reviewer for multiple prestigious journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Refractive Surgery. He is currently partaking in 2 fellowship programs at a major university medical center and is also a member of the...
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Blindness Expert Witness FAQs
A blindness expert witness provides specialized knowledge about vision loss, its causes, and impacts. They can offer insights on medical malpractice, personal injury cases, or disability claims.
Cases involving medical malpractice, workplace accidents, product liability, personal injury, or disability discrimination often benefit from the testimony of a blindness expert witness.
In medical malpractice cases, a blindness expert can determine if proper standards of care were followed and if negligence led to vision loss.
Yes, some experts may specialize in pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, retinal diseases or glaucoma which are all related to conditions causing blindness.
Each type of vision loss has unique characteristics and causes. An expert with specific experience can provide more accurate assessments and credible testimony.
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.