Eye Expert Witnesses

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Eye expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including ophthalmology, optometry, vision science, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric ophthalmology. Some of the most common specialties among eye expert witnesses also include glaucoma management, retinal diseases, corneal disorders, ocular trauma, and cataract surgery. They have provided opinions on the effects of medical malpractice, personal injury cases involving eye damage, visual impairment assessments, complications from eye surgeries, and the impact of various diseases on vision.

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Review Fee $500/hr
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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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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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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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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

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
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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 $250/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert is highly qualified and is an Ophthalmologist as well as an Optometrist. He obtained a Bachelors of Science from the University of Houston. He attended an optometry program at the University of Houston College of Optometry. He then decided to pursue a Doctorate in Medicine at the Uniformed Services University. He has held several leading positions in Ophthalmology: Chair, PIMC Medical Executive Committee and Chief, Eye Department, Phoenix Indian Medical Center are a few of them. He is currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery in a leading medical university.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Major University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Uniformed Services University

Flagstaff |

Arizona

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Review Fee $600/hr
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This board-certified expert in Opthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery currently serves at multiple hospitals in the Philadelphia area. He has had multiple publications and presentations in the field of ophthalmology and has received research grants on surgical techniques.

Oculoplastic Surgeon, A major hospital in Philadelphia

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Philadelphia |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $900/hr

This highly qualified ophthalmologist has over 20 years of professional experience in his field. After completing his BA from Columbia College, this expert went on to complete his MD from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. He finished an internal medicine internship at Cedars-Sinai and UCLA, an ophthalmology residency and fellowship at Harvard Medical School, and a prestigious vitreo-retinal fellowship at the Institute of Retina Foundation. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of various organizations such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Formerly, this expert has held roles as a research associate at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Research Institute and as an assistant clinical professor and associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at the Doheny Eye Institute. Currently, this expert is a professor of clinical ophthalmology at a top CA university.

President & Founding Director, A VMR-Focused Eye Institute in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

Huntington Beach |

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert is a board-certified ophthalmologist and medical retinology specialist. He earned his BA in psychology from the University of Illinois and his MD from Rush Medical College. He subsequently completed an internship in internal medicine at Advocate Christ Medical Center, a residency in ophthalmology at Summa Health System, and a fellowship in medical retina at the Retina Institute of California. He is active in his field as a member of the American Society of Retina Specialist and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also involved in research, having authored several publications. He has formerly served as a bone densitometry technologist at Chicago-Ridge Radiology, a polysomnographic technician at Southwest Sleep Center, and a sleep scoring technologist for the Pulmonary Consultants. Currently, this expert serves as an ophthalmologist at multiple medical centers in Illinois.

Ophthalmologist, Three IL Medical Centers

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Rush Medical College

Bridgeview |

Illinois

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FAQs for Eye Expert Witnesses

What is the role of an eye expert witness in legal proceedings?

An eye expert witness provides specialized knowledge about ophthalmology, including vision care, eye diseases, and treatments. They can offer insights on medical malpractice, personal injury cases, or product liability issues related to eye care.

What types of cases might require an eye expert witness?

Cases involving misdiagnosis of eye conditions, surgical errors, complications from medication or devices used in eye care, workplace injuries affecting vision, or accidents causing eye damage may need an eye expert witness.

Can an eye expert witness help with cases involving laser eye surgery?

Yes, an eye expert witness can provide valuable insights into cases involving laser eye surgery. They can assess whether standard care was followed during the procedure and if any complications arose due to negligence.

Are there subspecialties within the field of ophthalmology that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, there are several subspecialties in ophthalmology such as pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma specialist, retina specialist etc. The type of case will determine which subspecialty is most relevant.

How can an eye expert witness assist in a case involving vision loss due to a workplace accident?

An eye expert witness can evaluate medical records, workplace safety protocols and accident reports to determine if proper precautions were taken and if the injury could have been prevented.

How does Expert Institute select its Eye expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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