Forensic Obstetrics and Gynecology
Diplomat American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Areas of Expertise:
• Sexual Abuse,both Criminal and Civil.
• Trauma in pregnancy and Medical Malpractice.
• Trial Experience in The litigation of sexual abuse both civil and criminal including Rape.
• Experience in evaluating trauma in pregnancy from accident or abuse.
• Trial experience in gynecologic issues including trauma and toxic mold.
• Former Chief of Staff & Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Encino Tarzana Regional Medical Center.
• Appointed to the approved panel of experts by the Criminal Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
• Consultant to the Sexual Assault Domain of the California Medical Training Center at the University of California at Davis.
Based on recommendations from the insurance industry. Listed in the Legal Medicine Category of the 2007 Edition of Best’s Directories of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, Adjusters and Expert Services.
Degrees/Licenses: MD, FACOG, Board Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology. Licensed in California and Arizona.
Arizona Office:
65344 E. Rocky Mesa Drive
Tucson, AZ 85739
Phone: 520-818-3833
Fax: 520-818-3831
Toll Free: 888-825-8551
Email: tnh1@earthlink.net
www.jurispro.com/mem/theodoreHariton
California Office:
5525 Etiwanda Ave.Suite 200
Tarzana, CA 91356
Cell Phone: 818-448-5378
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: M.D.
Board Certified American Board Of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Life Fellow of the Los Angeles Obstetrics and Gynecology Society
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
American Academy of Forensic Scientists
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Invited Lecturer "Medical Evaluation of Sexual Molestation" 5th Annual Public Defenders Retreat in Los Vegas April 1-3,2005 CLE accreditied
Invited Lecturer "Medical Evaluation of Sexual Molestation" April 26th, 2005 Criminal Law Section of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Invited lecturer Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Annual Meeting December 2005. Dallas, Texas CLE accredited
Invited lecturer Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training program Eisenhower Medical
Center January 2008
Article "A New Model for Managed Care"
Managed Care Magazine November 1998
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: over two hundred
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Rape and sexual abuse both civil and criminal
trauma in pregnancy from accident and abuse
evaluation of gynecologic issues re:trauma and toxic mold
medical malpractice
medical staff issues
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 10 insurance trauma cases
25 medical malpractice
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 90 insurance trauma cases
99+ sexual abuse
75 medical malpractice
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: over forty
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: Approved Panel Of Experts Criminal Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court
over 30
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: over 30
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: thirty
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting
chart review
deposition and trial
medical reports
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 375`
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 375
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 500
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $3,000 for 1/2 day
$5,000 for a whole day or any time exceeding 1/2 day
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: usual travel expenses
References
John Barrett,JR.Esq.Parker, Stanbury LLP
444 So. Flower St. 19th Floor
Los Angeles, CA. 90071-2901
Gail Mueller Esq.
Law Office of Mueller and Mueller
1026 Palm St. Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Susan Wolk Esq.
P.O. Box 570367
Tarzana,CA (818)704 0555
