Ophthalmologist and expert witness that over 30 years of experience in general ophthalmology, with subspecialty focus on corneal disease, refractive surgery, and anterior segment conditions. Their work includes prior involvement in legal matters, providing ophthalmology-related analysis in dispute settings. The expert is licensed as a physician in California and is board certified in ophthalmology. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts and a Doctor of Medicine, followed by internship training, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship training in corneal disease and surgery. Professional affiliations include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the California Medical Association. Their work has also contributed to clinical guideline development through the American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Patterns Committee in areas including dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, and blepharitis.

Clinical expertise includes diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, Reiter’s keratitis, glaucoma, and cataracts, as well as corneal infections and diabetic eye disease. Surgical experience includes LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures, cataract surgery and lens-based treatments, and corneal surgery. This work also involves evaluation and management of contact lens-related conditions and other disorders affecting the ocular surface and visual function. Professional experience includes ongoing clinical practice and surgical care, along with academic involvement with Stanford University and clinical work through the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Palo Alto. Additional involvement includes participation with Silicon Valley Eye Physicians and prior service with the Peninsula Eye Society and El Camino Hospital, reflecting responsibility for clinical operations and ophthalmology services within these organizations.