Expert Witnesses & Forensic Consultants Directory
Surgery — California
Surgery California expert witnesses provide opinions on issues of informed consent and pre-operative miscommunications, surgical errors, post-operative infections and complications. The surgeons profiled in this directory may provide expert opinions in alleged failures to give patients pre-surgery instructions, failing to inform the patient of the risks involved if preoperative instructions are not followed, failure to adequately review patient charts, careless or incomplete planning before the surgery, operating room delays and other allegations of surgical malpractice. These surgeons may opine as well on issues of alleged surgical errors, including wrong site surgery, unnecessary surgery and issues of more extensive surgery than medically required, internal damage, including punctures and perforations of organs, arteries, connective tissues, intestines, or other internal body parts, internal bleeding, nerve damage, instruments left in patient’s body, improper incisions, delayed surgery, prolonged surgery, unsanitary surgical tools or operating room leading to infections, faulty surgical techniques, inattentive or distracted surgeons or staff, fatigue of surgeons and medical staff, failure to clearly communicate surgery orders, reckless, careless, or rushed decision making, damage to fertility and related issues in surgery. These California expert witnesses in surgical issues may also testify in matters of post-operative care and infections, including staph, strep, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and clostridium bacteria, that lead to medical complications, as well as alleged errors requiring additional surgeries to correct mistakes, scarring or disfigurement and permanent disabilities.- United States
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- Breast Surgery1
- Burn Surgery5
- Cardiothoracic Surgery1
- Cardiovascular Surgery1
- Craniofacial Surgery2
- Hand Surgery6
- Laparoscopic Surgery1
- Neurological Surgery6
- Oculoplastic Surgery2
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery6
- Orthopedic Joint Replacement5
- Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle2
- Orthopedic Pelvic Surgery1
- Orthopedic Surgery, Upper Extremity4
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgery5
- Orthopedic Surgery6
- Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery1
- Pediatric Hand Surgery1
- Pediatric Neurological Surgery1
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery1
- Pediatric Surgery1
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery2
- Plastic Surgery5
- Spine Surgery8
- Thoracic Surgery1
- Trauma Surgery2
- Urologic Surgery3
- Vascular Surgery1
- Wound Care2
Orthopedic Spine Surgery & Spine Care
Dr. Brandon A. Ortega is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Sport & Spine Orthopedics in Torrance and Commons Clinic/Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute in Long Beach. He is also a Qualified and Independent Medical Evaluator.
El Cajon, CA
Orthopedic Surgeon: Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic, Trauma
Dr. Karimdad Amir Otarodi, M.D. is a Board Certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in diagnosing and treating shoulder and elbow disorders. Dr. Otarodi grew up in Irvine, California.
El Cajon, CA
Double Board Certified Orthopedic & Hand Surgeon
Dr. Steven D. Lin is a dual Board Certified physician in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery. He specializes operative and non-operative treatment of the musculoskeletal system, with emphasis on the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microsurgery.
El Cajon, CA
Orthopedic Surgeon Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist Procedures.
Dr. Kamran Movassaghi is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and joint reconstruction. He practices at Pasadena Orthopedics in Los Angeles and performs arthroplasty, trauma care, and medical-legal evaluations.
El Cajon, CA
Orthopedic Surgeon, Joint Reconstruction & Trauma
Dr. Jacob T. Bobman, services include his work as a Kaiser Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee Surgery in Bellevue, WA, a Qualified Medical Evaluator for Spectrum Medical Evaluators in Los Angeles, CA.
El Cajon, CA
Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma
Dr. John Garlich is an Orthopaedic Trauma Attending at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (09/2021–Present) and Fellowship Director (08/2025–Present). Licensed in California (A142256, 04/2016) and ABOS Board Certified (2022).
El Cajon, CA
Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma, Sports Medicine (Knee & Shoulder), and Spine
Dr. Raiszadeh is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, sub-specialized in shoulder & knee surgery, experienced in trauma care, spine expert, focused on non-operative orthopedic & spine treatment.
El Cajon, CA
Armond Kotikian, DDS, MD, FACS
Expert Witness in the Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry. I have been retained on over 200 cases and have provided over 80 depositions and gone to trial for a wide variety of cases related to the Oral and Maxillofacial region.TMJ,
Glendale, CA
Expert Witness Referrals to Medical, Technical & Scientific Professionals
Expert Witness referrals United States and Internationally. This is a free referral to attorneys, barristers and insurance companies. View full CVs of experts on-line.
Chula Vista, CA
Ronald H. Roberts, PhD, ABPP
Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology: Evaluations for Brain Injuries, PTSD, Disability, Employment Litigation, Toxic Exposure, Disability and related concerns, drug and alcohol abuse and mental competencies. Deposition and Trial Consultation.
San Francisco, CA
Brent R.W. Moelleken, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA; Harvard, Yale, UCSF, UCLA training. Board certified plastic, reconstructive and microsurgery. Specializes in severe scars, burns, car accidents, dog attacks. Deposition, lien, IME, deposition and trial experience.
Beverly Hills / Santa Barbara, CA
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Board Certified. 20 yrs experience.
Specialist in Neck pain, Back pain, disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine, disc problems, spinal cord, fusion, disc replacement, pedicle screws, auto accidents/personal injury cases.
Westlake Village, CA
William H. Dillin, MD — Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialized in orthopedic spine surgery, performs full range of surgical procedures in the spine, including microsurgery and minimally invasive techniques, consultant to the LA Dodgers and Lakers, PGA Tour, USC Sports
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Spine Surgery
Tel: (310) 665-7224
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Orthopaedic Surgery Expert — Clive Segil, MD
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, 40 years, with expertise in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery, in diagnosis, causation, apportionment, evaluation of reasonable medical care and treatment. Provides IMEs, medical record reviews. Experienced witness.
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (818) 342-5490
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William H. Dillin, MD
Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery Fellowship, in practice devoted to spine surgery and spine medicine, in minimally invasive, least invasive and maximally invasive spine operations and non-surgical invasive procedures directed at spinal pain.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Spine Surgery
Tel: (424) 276-7715
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Praveen Prasad, MD
Neurosurgeon specializing in neurotrauma, cervical/lumbar spine surgery, fusions, spinal cord stimulators. Experienced expert witness for defense/plaintiffs both personal injury and malpractice, with over 100 depositions and 20 trials.
Sacramento, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Neurosurgery; Neurological Surgery
Tel: (916) 733-3401
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Expert Witness/IME; MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS
Dr. Arianjam offers thorough Orthopedic Independent Medical Examinations & Expert Witness evaluations: timely, accurate, and unbiased reports in Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, and Trauma cases (Personal Injury/ Malpractice) Defense/ Plaintiff.
Claremont, CA
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle
Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon provides a wide array of orthopedic services from treating to medical-legal evaluations, fellowship-trained MD in sports medicine and foot/ankle surgery. We are not limited to certain parts but provide general orthopedic [Non-public Profile Id 50296]
Whittier, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle
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Plastic Surgery
Surgeon specialized in Facial Ophthalmic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Orbital and Ophthalmic Oncology, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony. Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA [Non-public Profile Id 50227]
Santa Monica, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Plastic Surgery
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Hamlet Garabedian, DMD, MD, FACS
Board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Harvard/UCLA educated, specialized in surgical/complicated tooth extractions, implant surgery, bone grafting, sinus lift, augmentation, facial trauma, TMJ, TMD, IV anesthesia, oral tumors, mandible fracture
La Canada, CA
Robert Wagmeister MD
Board Certified Vascular Surgeon with expertise in peripheral vascular problems, spine access surgery, aneurysms, carotid, bypasses, dialysis, amputations, pulmonary embolus, phlebitis, anterior spine access. Provides reviews, depositions, court testimony
Santa Monica, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Surgery
Tel: (310) 828-5626
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Farr Ajir MD, MBA, FACS, CIME, Neurological Surgeon
Board Certified neurological surgeon with years of experience in disorders and injuries of brain, spine, and nerves. Dr. Ajir has been staff neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Systems.
Westlake Village, CA
Jonathan Zelken, MD
Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, extensive training and experience in plastic surgery (breast, body, face, neck, head, extremities, hands and eyes), including scars, revision surgery, wounds, microsurgery, trauma, lymphedema, cancer,
Newport Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Plastic Surgery
Tel: (949) 432-4730
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Alexander R. Marmureanu, MD
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, 15+ yr, consults in matters of thoracic surgery, cardiovascular disease, vascular surgery, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, medical devices, pulmonary critical care, trauma surgery, emergency medical services
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Tel: (310) 208-4400
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J. Bradley Taylor MD — Orange County Urology
Board Certified Urologist, former Chief of Surgery, Chief of Urology, in private practice, experienced in malpractice reviews, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony.
Laguna Hills, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Urologic Surgery
Tel: (949) 855-1101
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Michael F. Sedrak, MD
Surgeon expert in bariatric, breast, general and laparoscopic surgery, as well as burns, emergency, trauma and hernia. Provides case review, screening for merit, deviation from standard of care, medical bill auditing and record tampering. Licensed CA, NY.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Laparoscopic Surgery
Tel: (310) 728-0494
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Ira D. Sharlip, MD
Clinical Professor of Urology in active clinical urology and urological surgery practice, expert in sexual health, vasectomy, male infertility, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, benign prostate disease, urological cancer, urinary stone disease, etc.
San Francisco, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Urologic Surgery
Tel: (415) 202-0250
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Brian S. Grossman, MD
Orthopedic surgeon with special expertise in spine surgery provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony, with special interest in matters of the neck and back, spine trauma, and correction of spinal deformities
Thousand Oaks, CA
Christopher C. Carver, MD
In full time Neurosurgery practice, 35 years, experienced in all ranges of cases from trauma to tumor to stroke as well as extensive spine work including instrumented fusions, simple as well as complex. Highly experienced expert witness.
Salinas, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Neurosurgery; Neurological Surgery
Tel: (831) 975-5686
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Louis J. Gallia, MD, DMD, FACS
Dentist and Board Certified Maxillofacial Surgeon, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Cosmetic Surgery, 20+ yr, with a special interest in TMJ/TMD disorders, provides expert witness testimony
Sacramento, CA
Oculoplastic (eye plastic) Surgery
I am an oculoplastic surgeon, with expertise in eye plastic surgery including cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, orbital surgery, and lacrimal surgery. I am an assistant clinical professor at UCLA.
Beverly Hills, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Oculoplastic Surgery
Tel: (310) 278-1836
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Oluwole Fajolu, MD
Expert witness in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery matters with 31 years experience. Expert reviewer for the CA State Medical Board. Board certified in thoracic surgery.
Woodland Hills, CA
Dr. Matt Young M.D., M.P.H., FAAP — Grossman Burn Center
Pediatrician with specific expertise in pediatric burns and child abuse.. Member of the American Burn Association, California Burn Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, International Society of Burn Injuries and the Los Angeles Pediatric Society.
West Hills, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Burn Injury; Pediatric Burn Injury; Burn Surgery
Tel: (818) 676-4511
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Kevin Yoo, MD
Board Certified Neurosurgeon, 10+ yr, with expertise in spinal injuries and degenerative spinal conditions, cerebral aneurysms, brain injuries, brain tumors, etc. Experienced expert witness, incl. personal injury cases. Accept patients on a lien basis.
La Jolla, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Neurosurgery; Neurological Surgery
Tel: (858) 909-9033
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Aaron G. Filler, MD, PhD, JD
Board Certified in Neurosurgery, fellowship trained in complex spinal surgery and complex nerve surgery. Experienced in head injury, spine injury, failed surgery, reparative surgery, nerve imaging, imaging for closed head injury, patent litigation, ERIS
Santa Monica, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Neurosurgery; Neurological Surgery
Tel: (310) 314-6410
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James A. Burks, MD, MBA, FACS, RVT
Vascular Surgeon, fellowship trained and board certified, 10+ yr in medicolegal and private practice, in all aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery, varicose vein treatments, wound care, in ischemia, venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gangrene,
Santa Monica, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Vascular Surgery
Tel: (310) 853-2342
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Glenn D. Cohen, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon, 10+ years, specialized Upper Extremity Conditions, incl. surgery and disorders of the hands, wrists, forearms and elbows, opines as an expert witness, incl. matters of arthritis, complex trauma, fractures, nerve compression, etc.
Westlake Village, CA
Michael J. Oechsel, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, 25+ yr, former Chief of Surgery and Chief of Orthopedics at Marin General Hospital, serves as an expert witness in sports and trauma matters, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, pelvis/hip, knee, ankle, foot issues
Larkspur, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (415) 496-2802
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Bal Rajagopalan, MD, FRCSC
Double Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, 10+ yr in private practice, ~4000 Orthopedic Surgical Cases, 500+ patients per month, expert in knee and hip replacements, arthritis, minimally invasive joint replacement, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, arthroscopy,
Beverly Hills, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (310) 247-0466
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Zafar Khan, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon, former Chairman of Surgery, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, in clinical practice, fellowship trained in Spine Surgery, voted best doctor 5 yr, Orange Coast Magazine, expert in medical malpractice reviews, personal injury cases,
Fountain valley, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Spine Surgery; Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Tel: (714) 850-7300
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John D. Kaufman, MD
Orthopedic surgeon in general practice, with an emphasis on sports medicine, osteoporosis, arthroscopic management of knee disorders, shoulder and other joint injuries, arthritis of the knee/shoulder, experienced in workman’s compensation and IME exams.
Valencia, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (661) 259-3412
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Dr. Dudley S. Danoff, MD, FACS — Tower Urology Medical Group
Urologist with extensive surgical experience and expertise, particularly in the treatment of prostate, kidney and bladder cancers, as well as issue of erectile dysfunction, provides expert options and expert witness testimony.
Los Angeles, CA
Mark Greenspan, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, 30 yr, offers expert witness services in matters of: sports medicine-arthroscopic surgery; industrial medicine; trauma; joint replacement; shoulders; spine and reconstructive orthopedics; meniscal repair; etc.
Sherman Oaks, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Tel: (800) 225-5540
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Marc J. Friedman, MD — Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Orthopaedic Surgeon expert witness, specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, sports medicine, and knee replacement, incl. issues in: sports medicine-ACL; disability, arthroplasty, rotator cuff, prosthetic ligaments
Van Nuys, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Tel: (818) 422-4431
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John F. Cook, Jr., MD
Board Certified in both Orthopedic Hand Wrist and Upper Extremity Specialist, 25+ years, provides IME, QME and expert witness services in related areas, hand surgery, orthopedic surgery
Newport Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Surgery, Upper Extremity
Tel: 949-644-9000 x 11
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Charles S. Syers, DDS, MA
Boarded oral and maxillofacial surgeon provides expert witness services: dental and medical malpractice; nerve injury; traumatic injury; injury to the temporo mandibular joints. Assoc. Professor and Chief, Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (20+ yr)
San Mateo, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Tel: (650) 347-2614
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
Graham Purcell, MD
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, 50+ yr, subspecialty in spinal disorders affecting adults and children, including disc diseases, stenosis, infections, tumors, injuries, and deformities including scoliosis. 30+ years of med-legal experience.
Studio City, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (818) 985-3051
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Michael G. Klassen, MD — Orthopaedic Forensic Services
Boarded orthopaedic surgeon provides IMEs, AMEs, QMEs, and testimony in matters of diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system injuries and diseases. Experienced in injuries from motor vehicle accidents, sports activities, industrial incidents
Monterey, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Surgery
Tel: (831) 656-4903
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
John M. Shamoun, MD, FACS
Board certified in Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Forensic Medicine. Provides expert witness services in all cosmetic plastic surgery matters, including breast surgery, liposuction, implants, trauma surgery,
Newport Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Plastic Surgery
Tel: (949) 759-3077
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Cadvan O. Griffiths Jr., MD, LLB, FCLM
Board certified in plastic surgery and certified medical review officer with expertise in head and neck surgery, provides expert witness services in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Serves on the Tort Committee of the American Bar Association.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise:
Head & Neck Surgery
Tel: (310) 271-4530
Limited public information. For more, contact us.