Retina Expert Witnesses

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Retina expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including ophthalmology, vitreoretinal surgery, medical malpractice, and vision loss litigation. Some of the most common specialties include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, and surgical complications. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper treatment, surgical errors, and retinal disease progression on visual outcomes.

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Average Retina Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee

    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.

    Surgeon, Retinal Attending Surgeon, Eye Clinic at Major East Coast Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Rochester

    Providence,

    Rhode Island

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    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.

    LASIK Surgeon and Medical Director, Major Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Georgia

    Atlanta,

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr

    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 in various medical institutions throughout the country.

    Affiliated Faculty, Three Regional Healthcare Centers in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins Medical School

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $950/hr

    This fellowship trained and board certified otolaryngology specialist is the current medical director of a center specializing in vocal disorders like spasmodic dysphonia. He currently practices in both a clinical and academic capacity, and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American College of Surgeons, where he is also a fellow.

    Medical Director, A Voice and Swallowing Disorders Specialty Clinic in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Ardsley,

    New York

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  • 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 Medical School, respectively. A member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retinal Specialists, he has published several publications and textbooks on the treatment of uveitis and retinal conditions including retinal detachment. He is very involved in research and serves as a consultant to various companies including Allergan Pharmaceuticals and Lux Biosciences.

    Co-Director of Vitreo-Retina Service, Major medical university

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University

    Connecticut

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  • Review Fee

    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 of numerous professional organizations. He has held clinical, academic and administrative roles at a number of institutions ans is currently a Clinical Professor at two major universities.

    Attending Ophthalmologist, A Major University-Affiliated Hospital in TX

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of California, Los Angeles

    Bellaire,

    Texas

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr
    Court Fee $650/hr

    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 associate professor of oculoplastic, orbit, and oncology service in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at a top university medical center in the Midwest.

    Associate Professor, Top University Medical Center in Midwest

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine

    Iowa City,

    Iowa

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    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 and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.

    Associate Professor, A school of medicine in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University

    Roslyn Heights,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $275/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

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    Executive Director, A non-profit organization for the blind in TX

    Master of Science (MS), California State University, Los Angeles

    Fort Worth,

    Texas

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  • 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 Associate Professor of Surgery in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the Chief of Vitreoretinal Services at an elite medical university.

    Attending Physician, A medical eye center in IL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pennsylvania

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Deposition Fee $500/hr

    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 the American Board of Ophthalmology, This expert is a distinguished Fellow of numerous professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology. He has won countless awards throughout his career including the Senior Achievement Award for his outstanding program service to American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is highly active in the research community, with his projects attracting millions of dollars in funding. He is extensively published in his field with over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles as well as 18 textbooks. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.

    Chief of Ophthalmology Service, University Affiliated Hospital

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Webster University

    Jacksonville,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $100/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    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 American Academy of Ophthalmology and American college of American pathologist.

    Editorial Board Member, World Ophthalmology Journal

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz Iran

    Zionsvile,

    Indiana

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee
    Court Fee

    This highly qualified and board certified expert is a fellowship trained retinal specialist who practices in a major academic setting. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to numerous other prestigious professional societies including the 'American Society of Retinal Specialists' and the 'American Academy of Ophthalmology'. He is widely published with 36+ peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, reviews, and monographs, and he has been invited lecturer and presenter to 11 professional conferences. He currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at a major University and is also an attending surgeon for the Fellowship program at a major University and Director of a Retinal Specialty Eye Institute.

    Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Multiple eye clinics in TN and MS

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Panama

    Memphis,

    Tennessee

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  • Review Fee $750/hr

    This expert is highly qualified and board certified. He attended Harvard University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He pursued a Doctorate in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He completed an Internship in Medicine and Surgery at Tufts-Newton Wellesley Hospital and attended a residency program in Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. He is currently serving as a Professor and Chair at a major medical university. In addition, he is a Director of Eye Institute at another major medical school. He is a professor of Biomedical Engineering.

    Director, School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School

    Irvine,

    California

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  • Review Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified and board certified ophthalmologist received his A.B. from Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. from University of Naples School of Medicine. This expert conducted his clinical fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary, Harvard University as well as a research fellowship at the Retina Foundation for Medical and Biological Sciences. This ophthalmologist has won numerous honors, including a Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an Outstanding Contributor Award from the International Journal of Ophthalmology. This expert remains relevant in his field as an author of over 300 journal articles and over 100 published lectures and presentations. He is an active member of multiple associations in his field including New York State Ophthalmological Society and the International Society for Eye Research. This expert formerly served as a senior associate ophthalmologist at Strong Memorial Hospital and as a clinical professor of ophthalmology at University of Rochester. Currently, this expert is a practicing ophthalmologist at a major hospital as well as distinguished professor of ophthalmology at a major university.

    Professor, A Major University in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Naples School of Medicine

    Rochester,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified, board certified and published expert earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from George Washington University. This was followed by an internship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a residency in Opthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College, where he was appointed chief resident during his final year of training. This expert is a member of multiple medical societies and has earned numerous awards for his contributions as a physician. This expert is well published, having authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 book chapters and 6 poster presentations. This expert previously served as Interim Medical Director of the Lighthouse International Low Vision Service. This expert currently serves as Assistant Attending and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at an Ivy league university medical center and as Director of the Ophthalmology Inpatient Consult Service at a major university hospital center.

    Director, A Major University Hospital Center in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), George Washington University

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of Michigan and MD from Northwestern University. Residency was completed at the University of California-San Diego. He obtained dual retinal fellowships at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago Medical Center.

    Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist, An Eye Center in IL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

    Carmel,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BS from the University of Michigan and MD from Northwestern University. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Penn State Hershey Eye Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, respectively. He is actively involved in mentoring, lecturing, and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows in his practice. The expert has authored more than 50 original peer reviewed articles and abstracts, 8 book chapters, and has given lectures at over 40 symposia and conferences. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, the Residency Program Director, and the Chief Quality Officer at a major university affiliated medical center.

    Chief Quality Officer, University Affiliated Medical Center

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Chicago Booth School of Business

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • This expert is a board certified ophthalmologist, who is a fellowship trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon. He has been a glaucoma and cataract surgery section chief for more than 6 years at leading academic institutions. He reviews approximately 5 legal cases per year.

    Director of the Glaucoma Fellowship, A major university medical center

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned her BS in physiology and her BA in psychology from McGill University. She earned her OD from the SUNY College of Optometry and went on to complete her residency in ocular disease and primary care at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System. She has received numerous honors for her teaching work including the Distinguished Teaching Award for Clinical Supervision at the University of Waterloo. She is active in her field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Public Health Association (APHA), the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), and the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), among others. She has published 1 journal article, 8 conference abstracts and 2 web articles on various topics in optometry. She has experience as a practicing optometrist for both corporate and private practice optometry firms in NY and ON. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in optometry at a university in ON.

    Clinical Safety Officer, Optometry clinic at a major university in ON

    Doctor of Optometry (OD), SUNY College of Optometry

    Waterloo,

    Ontario

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Related Specialties

What Can a Retina Expert Witness Opine On?

Retinal Detachment Repair

Surgical procedure to reattach the retina.

Vitrectomy

Removal of vitreous gel from the eye.

Laser Photocoagulation

Laser treatment for retinal tears or leaks.

Intravitreal Injection

Injection of medication into the eye.

Pneumatic Retinopexy

Gas bubble injection to repair retina.

Scleral Buckling

Placement of a buckle to support the retina.

FAQs for Retina Expert Witnesses

What is a retina expert witness?

A retina expert witness is an eye specialist who explains retina diseases and treatment in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert opinions, and testifying in court.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a retina specialist as a witness?

A retina specialist expert witness handles medical malpractice, surgical error, misdiagnosis, trauma, vision loss, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and drug-injury cases.

How can a retina expert witness assist in evaluating standard of care breaches?

A retina expert witness assesses medical records and treatment decisions to determine if retinal care met accepted standard of care or involved negligence.

What retina expert witness qualifications are most critical for complex litigation?

The most critical retina expert witness qualifications are board certification, fellowship training in retina, extensive surgical experience, and prior medico-legal testimony in complex cases.

How does a retina expert witness analyze causation in alleged vision loss cases?

A retina expert witness analyzes causation in alleged vision loss cases by correlating exam findings, imaging, and medical history with known retinal disease mechanisms and timelines.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting retina expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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