Optometry Expert Witnesses

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Optometry expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including clinical eye care, contact lenses, low vision, and ocular disease management. Some of the most common specialties include glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, refractive errors, pediatric optometry, and vision rehabilitation. They can opine on the effects of misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, improper prescriptions, and standard of care deviations.

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  1. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    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

  2. Retinal Surgery Expert Witness

    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

  3. Otolaryngology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $950/hr

    This fellowship trained and board certified otolaryngology specialist is the current medical director of a center specializing in vocal disorders like spasmodic dysphonia. He currently practices in both a clinical and academic capacity, and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American College of Surgeons, where he is also a fellow.

    Medical Director, A Voice and Swallowing Disorders Specialty Clinic in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Ardsley,

    New York

  4. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    Review Fee

    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

  5. Ophthalmology & Diabetes Expert Witness

    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

  6. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    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

  7. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    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

  8. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    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

  9. Ophthalmology & Retina Expert Witness

    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

  10. Optometry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr
    Court Fee
    $700/hr

    This qualified expert has obtained her BS Cum Laude in Chemistry from Ferris State University and OD Summa Cuma Laude from Michigan College of Optometry. She completed her Residency in Ocular Disease from the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Medical Center and is Board Certified in Optometry. She is a member of multiple Optometry Medical Associations and has 6+ years of experience in the field of Optometry. She is currently an Optometrist at a Private Medical Firm.

    Co-Founder, An Optometry Consultancy in NC

    Doctor of Optometry (OD), Michigan College of Optometry

    Belmont,

    North Carolina

  11. Optometrist Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert has obtained her BS in Vision Science and OD from the Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry and is certified in Optometry by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She is a member of multiple Optometry Associations and has more than 12 years of experience in the field. Along with clinical practice, she is very active in the research field and has 10+ publications and book chapters to her name. She has been highly awarded in the field of Optometry. She is currently a Professor of Optometry at a highly reputable university-affiliated College of Optometry where she is also the Chief of Vision Rehabilitation Services at a University Eye Center.

    Professor, A university in MI

    Doctor of Optometry (OD), Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University

    Stanwood,

    Michigan

  12. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    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

  13. Ophthalmology & Retinal Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $750/hr
    Deposition Fee

    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

  14. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    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

  15. Optometry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned her BS in physiology and her BA in psychology from McGill University. She earned her OD from the SUNY College of Optometry and went on to complete her residency in ocular disease and primary care at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System. She has received numerous honors for her teaching work including the Distinguished Teaching Award for Clinical Supervision at the University of Waterloo. She is active in her field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Public Health Association (APHA), the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), and the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), among others. She has published 1 journal article, 8 conference abstracts and 2 web articles on various topics in optometry. She has experience as a practicing optometrist for both corporate and private practice optometry firms in NY and ON. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in optometry at a university in ON.

    Clinical Safety Officer, Optometry clinic at a major university in ON

    Doctor of Optometry (OD), SUNY College of Optometry

    Waterloo,

    Ontario

  16. Ophthalmology & Optometry Expert Witness

    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

  17. Ophthalmology & Oculoplastic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee

    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

  18. Optometry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $425/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr

    This practicing optometrist earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry. Following his graduation, he spent two years teaching and working for a post-doctorate program in Jerusalem. The expert is currently on staff at a large medical center in the Los Angeles area and is an Assistant Professor Emeritus with the Southern California College of Optometry, were he spent 40 years teaching before retiring from that role in 2014. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and currently owns his own optometry practice.

    Owner, A General Family Optometry Practice

    Doctor of Optometry (OD), Southern California College of Optometry

    Encino,

    California

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What Can an Optometry Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Optometry Expert Witnesses

What is a optometry expert witness?

An optometry expert witness is an eye care specialist who explains vision standards, diagnoses, and treatment in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex optometry issues.

What types of cases can an optometry expert witness opine on?

An optometry expert witness opines on vision loss, eye injuries, misdiagnosis, contact lens complications, refractive surgery errors, malpractice, and standard-of-care disputes.

How can an optometry expert witness evaluate alleged diagnostic errors?

An optometry expert witness evaluates alleged diagnostic errors by reviewing exam records, test results, clinical standards, and whether care met accepted optometric practice.

What optometry expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?

The most persuasive optometry expert witness qualifications include board certification, active clinical practice, subspecialty expertise, published research, and prior credible courtroom testimony.

How does an optometry expert witness analyze standard of care compliance?

An optometry expert witness analyzes standard of care compliance by reviewing records, exam procedures, test results, and clinical decisions against accepted optometric guidelines.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting optometry expert witnesses?

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