Dr. Richard N. Silverstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

54 Carolyn Place
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Phone: 914-238-9400
Fax: 914-238-2624

I am a board certified Ophthalmologist with experience in review of medical records, independent medical examinations and testimony concerning matters in the field of Ophthalmology and Neuro-ophthalmology

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: MD, Board certified in Ophthalmology, Fellow, American College of Surgeons and American Board of Ophthalmology

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Assistant Clinical Professor of ophthalmology, Columbia University, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Greater than 50

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Ophthalmology & Neuro-Ophthalmology

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 95 %

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 5%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 3

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 1 years ago

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 5

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 5

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 10

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, review of medical records, IME, peer review, expert for litigation

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 400

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 400

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 4500/day

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 4500/day

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel $400/hour plus expenses


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