As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Todd Lefkowitz has expertise in many areas of ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, oculoplastic surgery, refractive surgery, and glaucoma. He has webpages dedicated to each of these areas, which include a general overview of the legal issues related to each of these conditions. Dr. Lefkowitz also welcomes patients who are interested in his expert witness services.
Dr. Lefkowitz
As a Board Certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Lefkowitz has extensive experience as a surgeon, physician and Expert Ophthalmology Witness. He is a former Physician Member of the Arizona Medical Board and has reviewed cases for this board. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona Medical College Phoenix, teaching residents and medical students.
An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in eye problems. A doctor specializing in ophthalmology is trained to detect and treat a wide range of eye problems, from trauma to medical malpractice. An unbiased expert witness is essential to successfully serve legal needs. A qualified ophthalmologist is obligated to aid in eye cases on professional grounds.
The central allegations in Appellees' suit allege negligence on the part of a presiding ophthalmologist. The trial court found Dr. Lefkowitz qualified as an expert witness on both ophthalmology and malpractice claims because he has significant education and experience in these fields. He also has extensive experience treating similar patients. Therefore, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in determining Dr. Lefkowitz's qualifications.
Dr. Griffiths
As an ophthalmology expert witness, Dr. Griffiths can provide testimony about various areas of eye care, including retinal diseases, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. He is a leading expert in the treatment of retinal detachments and has developed surgical procedures like Intrector and Visitrec. He has extensive experience in refractive surgery, including Lasik.
His website provides attorneys with the opportunity to get to know him better. He describes his practice in the first person, which gives lawyers a closer look into his expertise. The website includes an interview video and a visual representation of his awards. Dr. Choi, a gastroenterologist and expert witness, has two decades of clinical experience. His website has several case reviews compiled from his work.
The discovery that an artificial retina can replace the function of the eye's retina has been at the center of the case. Dr. Griffiths was involved in developing the electrical device, which uses absorbed light to fire neurons in the eye. Currently, a patient with dry macular degeneration can only receive an artificial retina after extensive medical treatment. This is not a cure, but an alternative to Melgen's glaucoma treatments.
Dr. Calman
Dr. Calman is a board-certified ophthalmologist with twenty years of experience. His primary area of practice is the assessment and treatment of eye disorders and injuries. He also has extensive experience in independent medical examinations, patent infringement, and antitrust disputes involving ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. His extensive IME reports are generally favorable, and his references include members of the AmLaw 100.
The term "dry eye" has become a catch-all term for several conditions. It was first used in the 1950s as a catch-all term, and now has a more specific meaning, encompassing a broad spectrum of disorders. Dry eye, however, involves the absence or deficiency of sufficient tears. Calman testified that the term is commonly used to refer to a complex group of related conditions.