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This highly qualified expert earned his DO from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in General Surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. This expert has published 85 peer-reviewed journal articles and 16 textbook chapters. He is the owner of 12 surgical patents. He currently serves as Director of the Neuroplastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at a major University School of Medicine..
Professor, A Prestigious Medical School in MD
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Maryland
This qualified expert of Pediatric Plastic Surgery obtained her BA in Biology cum laude from Harvard College and her MD in Medicine from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She completed her internship and Residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, her Residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and her Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. She is Board Certified in Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics and is a member of multiple Plastic Surgery Medical Associations. She has 60+ Publications focused on Plastic Surgery Research and is an Associate Professor of Plastics Surgery for a Medical University in the East.
Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, A Medical University in Pennsylvania
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Upstate Medical University
Venetia,
Pennsylvania
This board certified dermatologist earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Cornell University Medical College. His residency training in Dermatology was completed at Hahnemann University Hospital, where he later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Currently, he leads a highly successful private practice in NJ.
President and Dermatologist, A private practice in NJ
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cornell University Medical College
Lawrenceville,
New Jersey
This expert, triple-board certified in Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology and Pediatrics, earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, where she served as pediatric chief resident. She also completed a Dermatology residency, Dermatology chief residency and Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology. In addition to her academic work, she serves as the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery at a prominent Pennsylvania medical center.
Pediatric and Adult Dermatologist, A private practice in FL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pittsburgh
Naples,
Pennsylvania
This qualified expert earned his BS in physics from University of Washington and his MS in mathematics from University of Oregeon. He also completed a MS in applied physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology and his PhD in electrical engineering at Oregon Health and Science University. He subsequently entered an NIH-funded postgraduate fellowship in dermatology at the Oregon Health & Science University. After serving for a number of years as an associate professor in bioengineering and dermatology at the University of Missouri, he now directors the department of biomedical engineering at a private university in Pennsylvania.
Chief Scientific Officer, Two Medical Device Firms
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Irvine
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
This board-certified ophthalmologist specializes in orbital and oculofacial plastic surgery, including orbital decompression, face lifting and contouring, and endonasal skull base surgery. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Texas, Arlington and his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He then went on to complete his post-graduate medical training with an internal medicine internship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, an ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and an orbital and oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has authored 9 publications and given 16 presentations on topics in his field. He currently holds positions as an attending orbital and oculoplastics surgeon at an eye hospital, an ophthalmologist at a hospital and medical center, and a clinical professor of ophthalmology at a medical school, all located in Pennsylvania.
Owner & Orbital & Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon, A Private Practice in NJ
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Basking Ridge,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Plastic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Rhinoplasty
Surgical reshaping of the nose.
Breast Augmentation
Enhancing breast size with implants.
Liposuction
Removing excess fat from the body.
Facelift
Tightening and lifting facial skin.
Abdominoplasty
Surgery to flatten the abdomen.
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery to improve appearance.
FAQs for Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a plastic surgery expert witness?
A plastic surgery expert witness is a board-certified surgeon who provides specialized medical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex plastic surgery issues.
In what case types can a plastic surgery expert witness provide valuable insights?
A plastic surgery expert witness offers valuable insights in medical malpractice, surgical error, cosmetic negligence, product liability, personal injury, and reconstructive surgery cases.
How should counsel evaluate a plastic surgery expert witness’s board certifications?
Counsel should verify a plastic surgery expert witness’s board certifications with recognized boards, confirm they match the specific procedure at issue, and check for any disciplinary history.
What role can a plastic surgery expert witness play in assessing standard-of-care deviations?
A plastic surgery expert witness evaluates medical records and procedures to determine if the surgeon’s actions met accepted standard-of-care or involved deviations.
How can a plastic surgery expert witness assist in analyzing alleged surgical complications?
A plastic surgery expert witness can review records, assess surgical technique, and explain whether alleged complications meet accepted plastic surgery standards of care.
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