An ophthalmologist serving as an expert witness with over 30 years of clinical and surgical experience, this physician focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of a wide range of ocular conditions. Their expert witness work includes case consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony in ophthalmology-related matters, supported by extensive clinical practice and prior involvement in ophthalmic case review within regulatory and independent review settings.

Clinical expertise includes both surgical and medical ophthalmology. Surgical experience encompasses cataract procedures, LASIK and other refractive surgeries, pterygium removal, and strabismus correction. Their practice also involves management of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, corneal disease, dry eye conditions, and ocular trauma. This combination of operative and non-operative care supports evaluation of treatment decisions, disease progression, and complication management in disputed clinical scenarios.

The expert’s background includes participation in medical review and oversight activities through involvement with the Arizona Medical Board, including review of ophthalmology cases, as well as independent case review work. Additional professional engagement includes affiliations with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons, and both the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Their experience also includes involvement in clinical practice, education, and peer interaction within the field. The expert holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and completed postgraduate training in ophthalmology. Credentials include board certification in ophthalmology. Licensure includes authorization to practice medicine in multiple states.