Ophthalmology Case ConsultingMalpractice · Personal injury · Workers comp · Civil Litigation
Board-certified ophthalmologist providing independent expert opinions and testimony on standard of care, causation, and visual impairment for plaintiff and defense counsel involved in complex litigation.
My approach
The principles guiding my expert work are the same ones guiding my daily patient care: close attention to the facts, thoughtful evaluation of the evidence, and careful application of sound judgment.
Scope of review
My independent opinions are grounded in active clinical practice and peer-reviewed literature and span the full range of ophthalmic litigation.
Retinal detachment, wet macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, endophthalmitis, temporal ("Giant Cell") arteritis, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION/AION), glaucoma, and claims of failure to diagnose and treat.
Adverse outcomes following blepharoplasty, intravitreal injection and laser; claims of secondary glaucoma, dry eye, IOL dislocation, and medication or steroid-induced toxicity.
Posterior capsule rupture, dropped nucleus, postoperative infection, IOL power and selection errors, LASIK and PRK outcomes, informed-consent disputes.
Open-globe and orbital injury, chemical burns, surgical fires, and vision loss from assault, auto accidents, workplace hazards and suspected or alleged triage failures.
Whether the incident caused the visual deficit, or whether the findings reflect prior, degenerative or unrelated disease.
Permanent visual impairment and disability ratings, functional vision loss, and input on future treatment and life-care needs.
Ocular injury from devices, drugs, chemicals, and workplace or environmental exposures, with mechanism and causation analysis.
Independent medical exams, record review, and merit screening for plaintiff, defense, and insurance counsel.
Signed reports, affidavits, deposition, and trial testimony that explain ophthalmic care and outcomes in terms a lay jury can easily understand.
How an engagement works
A short call to confirm no conflict exists and to verify the case fits my area of expertise before any records change hands.
An initial review of key records followed by a candid verbal opinion on whether the standard of care was met.
A signed report or affidavit setting out the basis for each opinion in plain, defensible terms.
Clear, composed testimony that explains ophthalmic care to a lay jury without overstating the science.
Qualifications
Retained across the docket
I take both plaintiff and defense engagements across malpractice, personal injury, and civil matters, because credibility on the stand comes from integrity and consistency in the process, not from taking sides. Every review is held to the same standard regardless of who retains me.
Common questions
A brief primer for attorneys weighing whether an ophthalmology expert review fits their case.
Reviews the medical record in eye-injury and vision-loss cases and offers an independent opinion on whether the standard of care was met, whether the care caused the visual deficit, and the extent of any permanent impairment, delivered as a written report and, when needed, deposition and trial testimony a lay jury can follow.
Early, ideally before suit is filed, so the merits can be screened before significant cost is incurred. An early independent review confirms whether the standard of care was breached, whether causation is defensible, and whether the case is worth pursuing or defending.
Both, across malpractice, personal injury, and civil matters. Every review is held to the same standard regardless of who retains me, because credibility on the stand comes from consistency, not from taking sides.
Diagnostic delay and vision loss, cataract and refractive surgery complications, retinal detachment, glaucoma, surgical and treatment complications, ocular trauma, causation versus pre-existing disease, impairment and disability rating, and product-liability or toxic-exposure eye injury.
A candid verbal opinion after the initial merit screen, followed as needed by signed reports, affidavits, and deposition or trial testimony grounded in the medical record.
A short conflict-check call at no cost, then a review of key records and a straightforward opinion on where the case stands.
No obligation
Tell me about your case and where it stands. We'll see if I'm the right fit, run a conflict check at no cost to you, then talk through next steps together.