Plastic and reconstructive surgeon and expert witness with more than 25 years of clinical experience, this physician provides analysis in legal matters involving cosmetic and reconstructive surgical care, operative decision-making, and postoperative outcomes. Board certified in plastic surgery, the expert has more than 15 years of experience providing expert witness services that include litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony. Their work in legal contexts involves evaluation of medical records, assessment of surgical care and outcomes, and analysis of issues related to duty, breach, causation, and damages in disputes involving plastic and reconstructive procedures. Clinical practice centers on plastic and reconstructive surgery involving the face, breast, and body. Areas of surgical focus include breast augmentation and reconstruction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facial rejuvenation procedures, body contouring, and other cosmetic and reconstructive techniques. The physician’s work also involves treatment of wounds and scars, evaluation of complications associated with medical implants, and management of surgical outcomes related to aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. These areas of practice inform analysis in cases involving operative technique, surgical planning, postoperative complications, and long-term treatment outcomes.

Professional leadership roles have included service as Chief of Plastic Surgery at a major regional medical center and director of a division of plastic surgery. The physician also serves as Medical Director of a cosmetic surgery center and has participated in advisory and consulting roles related to scar therapy technologies and clinical applications of adipose-derived stem cell research. These positions involve oversight of surgical services, development of clinical programs, and evaluation of emerging technologies relevant to reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery. Fellow, American College of Surgeons. The physician holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and completed residency training in plastic surgery following residency training in general surgery. Professional affiliations include organizations dedicated to plastic surgery, aesthetic surgery, and lymphology. Academic and professional activities include scientific presentations, invited lectures, and peer-reviewed publications addressing surgical techniques, wound care, and reconstructive procedures.