Expert Information

Currently engaged in clinical practice: Yes

Degree: MD

Specialty / Subspecialty:

  • Ophthalmology

Area of Expertise: Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Surgery, Endophthalmitis, Macular Hole and Epiretinal Membrane, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Disease, Age Related Macular Degeneration

Year of Medical Training Completion: 2019

City of Practice: MIAMI

State of Practice: Florida

Previous Experience As Expert Witness: No

Type of Practice: Academic

Available to Review Cases: Yes, only for the defendant

Available to Be Deposed: Yes, only for the defendant

Available to Testify In Trial: Yes, only for the defendant

Training and Additional Credentials

Medical School: -

Year of Completion: -

Residency: -

Year of Completion: -

Fellowship: -

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Academic / Leadership Information

Highest Academic/Leadership Position Achieved: -

Current Academic Affiliation: -

Distinguishing Achievements

Awards: -

Number of Publications on PubMed: -

Professional Organizations: -

Fee Schedule

Medical Record Review:

Review of Medical Records, Review of Additional Materials, additional office consultation

  • $500
  • $1500

Independent Medical Examination:

Independent Medical Examination with written report

  • Per Hour: $500

Deposition in office:

Deposition: Discovery/Evidence

  • First two hours: $2000
  • For each Additional hour or any portion thereof: $1000
  • Retainer (due 14 days prior to scheduled disposition): $2000
  • Cancellation fee (less than 7 days notice): $2000

Trial (InState):

  • Initial day: $4000
  • Cancellation fee (less than 72 hours notice): $4000
  • For each additional day: $4000
  • Cancellation fee (less than 72 hours notice): $4000
  • Retainer (due 14 days prior to scheduled trial): $4000

Trial (Out of State):

  • Initial day: $6000
  • Cancellation fee (less than 72 hours notice): $6000
  • For each additional day: $6000
  • Cancellation fee (less than 72 hours notice): $6000
  • Retainer (due 14 days prior to scheduled trial): $6000

Case Responses

Delayed Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment/Tear (Case #427)

  • Medical Probability: 2 / 10
  • Medical Error Summary: The first examination showed an asymptomatic pvd. The back of the eye was examined in no breams or tears were noted. There was no mention of a vitreous hemorrhage. The second examination showed that t...
  • Causation Probability: 2 / 10
  • Causation Summary: It does not appear there was any delay in diagnosis. The diagnosis was made promptly and treatment was given promptly.
  • Expert Summary: I am a physician and retinal specialist and surgeon at the number one eye institute academic program in the United States and an associate professor in retina performing about 400 retinal procedures f...
  • Similar Summary: Al I deal with this type of a diagnosis and condition routinely in my practice.

Cataract procedure, IOL placed with known cortical material not fully removed. (Case #460)

  • Medical Probability: 1 / 10
  • Medical Error Summary: A small pupil is a risk for capsular rupture. It is standard of care to place a lens in the event of capsular rupture if there is ample support for one even if there is there is retained lens material
  • Causation Probability: 1 / 10
  • Causation Summary: As stated above, the patient had a poor outcome. However this is a known complication of cataract surgery and a known risk of cataract surgery and was appropriately managed with appropriate referral t...
  • Expert Summary: I am a retinal specialist that deals with many complications of cataract surgery.
  • Similar Summary: I often see patients with complications of cataract surgery and retained lens material