Expert No. 345932 – Medical Expert – CA(S)
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Expertise Description: M.D., F.A.C.S. – Board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist elected by his peers to "Best Doctors in America," is Professor of Ophthalmology at a major southern California medical school, was voted by the Orange County Medical Association as a "Physician of Excellence," "Top Doctors of Orange County," Los Angeles Magazine's "Southern California SuperDoctors." Expertise includes LASIK and PRK refractive laser vision correction surgery and post-LASIK ectasia; cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants; corneal diseases and surgery including corneal transplantation and new procedures such as DSEK, DALK and femtosecond laser-assisted corneal transplantation and corneal astigmatism surgeries, corneal infections, keratoconus; Intacs surgery; pterygium surgery; glaucoma; dry eyes; eye trauma; and general ophthalmology. Over 60 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, most recently in major journals. Presenter at national and international meetings and at annual American Academy of Ophthalmology ophthalmic surgery courses. Research and presenter at ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology). Certified in Intacs surgery; certified in excimer lasers including but not limited to VISX, Technolas, Allegretto. Was a certified trainer for VISX and Technolas and did some of the basic research in the development of excimer laser technology. Certified in femtosecond laser surgery and also did clinical research on its application to corneal transplants and LASIK. Certified in microkeratome use, including the Hansatome microkeratome, which is a blade that is used instead of a laser for LASIK. More than 25 years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Medical reports and record review, discovery review and assistance, and Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) for cases concerning ophthalmology
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Invited Cornea Consultant at Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology Clinic
- Invited Cornea Consultant at Joshi Laser Eye Center, Nairobi, Kenya
- Principal Investigator, Corneal Cross-Linking Study
Licenses & Certifications:
| Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. | Cornell University | ||
| M.D. | Medicine | University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- University of California, San Diego, Resident
- University of Chicago, Resident
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital / State University of New York Fellowship
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American College of Surgeons
- International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty
- International Refractive Keratoplasty Study Group
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- French Ophthalmological Society
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- California Association of Ophthalmology
- International Medical Alliance
Awards & Honors:
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award |
| Selected for Woodward and White's "Best Doctors in America" |
| Outstanding Teacher Award by the University of California |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award |
| Chief of Staff Award of Appreciation |
Other Career Highlights:
| Has taught numerous national ophthalmic microsurgery courses |
| Has given several presentations and lectures |
| Countless publications |
