I am a 53 year old Plastic Surgeon and Attorney with 28 years of surgical experience. Previously, I have held major leadership positions including Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Chief of the Division of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and Harper Hospital, and Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program at Wayne State. I have authored numerous publications including peer reviewed papers and book chapters. I am a member of the most prestigious plastic surgery organizations, including the exclusive American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Most recently, I had a very successful private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, concentrating in Cosmetic Surgery, with special emphasis on Breast Surgery, Liposuction, and Abdominoplasty.

Following receiving a J.D., Magna cum Laude, from the Wayne State University Law School, while I was Chief of Plastic Surgery there, I have been involved in medico-legal issues, including reviewing cases, acting as an expert witness, serving on the Claims Committee of a Malpractice Insurance Company, and teaching medico-legal courses to practicing plastic surgeons during the Annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons meetings. I now offer litigation support full-time for attorneys requiring expert witnesses, case evaluations, and help with deposing and examinimg opposing expert witnesses. I will help either plaintiff or defense and will aid in finding an appropriate expert for your case if I am not eminently qualified to be the best witness for your particular case. I am well-known nationally for my knowledge, experience and honesty, having been elected Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, representing virtually all Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in the United States and Canada. The Ethics Committee handles all complains about ASPS members that in recent years increasingly involve expert witness testimony. I will evaluate you case quickly and can meet virtually any deadline.



EDUCATION:
The Johns Hopkins University
M.D., 1976
B.A., 1973

Wayne State University Law School
J.D., Magna cum Laude, 1995
Order of the Coif, 1995

TRAINING: Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center
7/83 -6/84

Plastic Surgery Residency
New York University Medical Center
7/81 - 6/83

General Surgery Residency
University of Colorado
Health Sciences Center
6/76 - 6/81




BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Plastic Surgery
No. 3034, November 30, 1984

Certificate of Added Qualifications
in Hand Surgery
No. 154, September 10, 1990

American Board of Surgery
No. 28261, November 10, 1982


FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
Associate Professor of Surgery (8/90-7/95)
Assistant Professor (12/85-8/90)
Tenured 8/90
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan

Chief, Division of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan
1988 - 1993

Director, Plastic Surgery Residency
Training Program
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan
1988 - 1993

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery
UCLA School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California
7/83 - 6/84

Clinical Instructor in Surgery
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
7/81 - 6/83



LICENSURE: Medical:

National Board of Medical Examiners, 1977
Nevada (1995 - Present), #7331, 6/30/05
California (1982 - Present),#G47509,1/31/06
Hawaii (1982 - Present), #4430, 1/31/06

Legal:
Admitted: State Bar of Nevada, 1995
State Bar of California, 2000


HOSPITAL AND OTHER
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

Chief, Division of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Director, Craniofacial Anomalies and
Cleft Palate Clinic
Children's Hospital of Michigan
1985 - 1995

Chief, Division of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Hospital Michigan
1988 - 1993

Acting Chief, Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Veterans Administration Medical Center 
Michigan
1992 - 1993


MAJOR PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Legal Medicine
International Society of
Craniofacial Surgery
American Society of Craniofacial Surgery
Plastic Surgery Research Council
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Association for Hand Surgery
American Medical ssociation
Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic Surgeons

SERVICE:
Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
President, 1999 - 2000
President-Elect, 1998 - 1999

Journal/Editorial Activity
Co-Editor
Instructional Courses
Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons:
Member-at-Large, Board of Trustees (1991-1994)
Parliamentarian (1994-1995)
Chairman, Finance Committee (1995-1996)
Chairman, Fellowship Committee (1990-1995)
Review Committee for Craniofacial
and Maxillofacial Surgery (1994-Present)
Nominating Committee (1989-1990, 1992-1994)
Program Committee (1989-1990)
Constitution and Bylaws Committee (1988-1990)
Socioeconomic Committee (1988-1989)
Maxillofacial News,
Editor and Chairman (1989-1992)
Reporter (1988-1989)
ASMS Best Paper Award Committee (1989-1991)

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Ethics Committee (2000-2003)
Chairman, 2001-2002
Professional Liability Insurance Committee (2001-Present)
Membership Committee, Chairman (1994-1997)
Midwest Representative (1991-1994)

Ombudsman Subcommittee, Midwest Ombudsman (1989-1993)

Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation:
Instructional Course Committee, (2000-Present)
Vice Chairman for Craniofacial Surgery (1989-1993)
Professional Education Committee (1990-1992)
Bylaws Committee (1989-1992)
Curriculum Committee (1991-1992)

International Society of Craniofacial Surgery
Fellowship Committee 1991-Present)

Association of Academic Chairman of Plastic Surgery
Chairman, Craniofacial Fellowship (1989-1995)
Core Curriculum Committee, 1989
Chairman, Craniofacial Fellowship Standards
Development Committee (1990-1993)

American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Chairman, Visiting Scholar Program (1991-1992)
Program Committee (1991, 1993)
Professional Education Committee (1987-1991)
International Relations Committee (1990-1993)



PUBLICATIONS: 67 Articles, Abstracts and Book Chapters

PRESENTATIONS: 114

Fee Schedule
Designation fee:$1750
Retainer:$3000
Non-Testimonial:$575/hr
Testimonial: 1/2 day $5000
                   Full day $11,500
Travel: All Expenses at Cost
Cancellation: without 72 hours notice $1600 due.