I am an ophthalmologist in practice for over 30 years. I have reviewed over 900 claims as an in-house reviewer for insurance companies, for preparation of papers published in peer reviewed journals and as an expert witness for defense and for plaintiffs
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellowship in diseases of the retina: Harvard Univ Medical School
Licenses to practice in NJ, NY
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: AMA, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Retina Society
American Society of Retina Specialists
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Clinical Prof of Ophthalmology: Univ of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ, Newark, NJ
Clinical Assoc Prof of Ophthalmology: The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, NY
Taught instruction courses on medical malpractice at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Lectured on medical malpractice in several states
Multiple peer reviewed journal articles on malpractice
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: none
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 40-50
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: ophthalmology
informed consent
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: @33%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: @67%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: @30-40
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: @30-40
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: @30-40
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 27
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: expert witness in medical malpractice claims
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $600
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $2000 initial; $600/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $600
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $10,000 per day or part
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: travel
