Plastic / Cosmetic / Reconstructive Surgery Expert Witnesses

Michael Armstrong, Jr, MD is the founder and president of Richmond ENT, a private medical practice specializing in Ear, Nose and Throat disorders in Richmond, Virginia.  He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  He has successfully completed the Fellowship program of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.  Dr. Armstrong graduated with highest honors from Princeton University (1985) and from Duke University School of Medicine (1989), and then trained for 6 years at Johns Hopkins Hospital before returning to his home town in 1995.  

Richmond ENT is an academically oriented private practice with an active research and teaching program.  Dr. Armstrong is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and in the Department of Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University–Medical College of Virginia.  His daily responsibilities include training family practice resident physicians and nurse practitioner students in the diagnosis and management of ear nose and throat disorders.  Dr. Armstrong has been the principal investigator in more than 20 clinical trials evaluating new treatment options for ear, sinus and throat infections.

Litigation support: Dr. Armstrong has provided expert review on more than 85 cases and testified at least 18 times.  He can generally review medical records and provide a verbal report within 7 days of record receipt.  Dr. Armstrong has been most commonly retained for claims regarding

Traumatic and noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo  Missed or delayed diagnosis of heand and neck cancer Complications of nasal and endoscopic sinus surgery Postoperative tonsillectomy bleeding

Airway emergencies and complications of intubation Personal injuries to the ears, nose, throat and neck Operating room fires Strangulation

View Dr. Armstrong's Consulting Profile.

Dr. John M. Shamoun is the only Plastic Surgeon in the United States who is Quadruple Board Certified by the:

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Plastic Surgery

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

American Board of Forensic Medicine

Having completed nine formal years of training beyond medical school, Dr. Shamoun is among the most highly educated Plastic Surgeons you will find in the United States today. He is dedicated to achieving extraordinary and unmatched outcomes in all cosmetic plastic surgical procedures.

Dr. Shamoun has earned the reputation of being a surgeon's surgeon, specializing in correcting unfavorable results operated upon elsewhere. He has extensive experience in all aspects of Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast, Nose, Face, Eyes and Body. He also has extensive experience in Medical Malpractice case review, consultation, written evaluation and testimony (in depositions and trial), for plaintiff and defense.

Dr. Shamoun is an articulate subspecialty consultant with up to date knowledge and expertise of Plastic Surgery literature and standards of care. His opinions are supported by extensive subspeciality education, training, and experience.

Areas of Expertise:

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Breast Implant / Augmentation Surgery

Breast Surgery

Liposuction / Body Contouring Surgery

Nasal Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery of the Eyes, Face, Nose, Breast, Body

Facelift Surgery

Trauma Surgery

General Surgery

Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara. Double board certified, he received his training at Harvard University, Yale University, UCSF, and UCLA.

Dr. Moelleken is one of three specialty-trained surgeons in the world to complete the year-long Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at UCLA. He is an Attending Surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UCLA, where he often performs surgeries and teaches residents. Here, he specializes in patients diagnosed with skin cancers in the facial area who require complex, artful reconstructions.

Dr. Moelleken has innovated various procedures including LiveFill®, autologous fat-fascial grafts; the USIC® & LUSIC® cheeklifts, short incision cheeklifts; the 360 Facelift®, a comprehensive natural appearing facelift procedure; and the Hybrid Tummy Tuck®, a short incision tummy tuck for fit moms. He believes in publishing the results of his innovations in peer-reviewed journals. Results of Dr. Moelleken’s studies have been published in books, articles, and the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal.

Dr. Moelleken provides free surgical services to Veterans at the West Los Angeles Veteran's Hospital through his UCLA affiliation, and has his own charity, the About Face Foundation ™, helping children and victims of violence or crime who might otherwise be unable to afford reconstructive services. Several of his charity patients have been featured in local and national television and print segments.

Litigation Support - Dr. Brent Moelleken provides expert witness support for insurance companies and counsel representing both plaintiff and defendant. His services include medical case review, depositions, and trial testimony when necessary. Dr. Moelleken has trial experience with the following issues:

Cosmetic Surgery Reconstructive Surgery Medical Malpractice

Burns & Wounds Scar Revision Lien Work

View Dr. Moelleken's Consulting Profile.

A. Chasby Sacks, MD, CIME, MB BCh, FAACS., FICS, is a Plastic Surgeon and is board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and he is also a full Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He has been in private practice for 40 years. Dr. Sacks is a member of the American Society of Liposuction Surgery, the American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, and is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery where he also has served as Treasurer. Dr. Sacks has been a Trustee of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, has served as their Treasurer, and was anexaminer for this Board's examination process for many years

. Experience - Dr. Sacks has performed over 18,000 cosmetic procedures to-date and has an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally. He has lectured at international scientific Cosmetic Surgery meetings and has been published in a textbook on Body Contouring as well as in various national magazine articles on Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Sacks - Informational Video on Plastic Surgery

Litigation Support - Dr. Sacks specializes in pre-trial / pre-litigation medical consulting, medical record reviews and Depositions for attorneys. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME), holds the prestigious CIME certification, and is also a member in good standing of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP), now called IAIME or International Academy of Independent Medical Examiners. Dr. Sacks has consulted on many legal cases covering a broad range of medical issues and questions. He has experience in personal injury, worker's compensation,  and many other kinds of cases. Services Include:

Medical records, Medical reports, Depositions and Trials. Disability Evaluation for Workmen's Compensation Interpretation of Meaning Medical Summary Reports IME Observation and Rebuttal Reports Medical Research Liaison to Treating Doctors

Assessment of Future Medical Costs Medical Case Coordination Independent Record Reviews Question Preparation for Depositions / Court Facilitation with Service / Government Agencies Tableside Deposition & Court Assistance

Forensic MED Group’s team of exceptionally skilled and highly respected practitioners provide a full range of medical-legal services. Our experts provide direct evaluation services that result in clearly-stated opinions supported by substantial medical-legal evidence as well as relevant standards of practice and medical research.

Our clinical experts work alongside experienced and accomplished administrative personnel. Together, we possess a thorough understanding of all legal and necessary procedures ensuring accuracy and efficiency in evaluating and reporting.

FMG practitioners conduct detailed and meticulous medical-legal evaluations to provide clear, comprehensive, quality and timely services to all parties.

We offer expert evaluations medical, psychiatric, psychological and comorbid conditions.

The following is a list of the services we provide:

• Expert Witness Testimony
• Agreed and Qualified Medical Evaluations (AME/QME)
• Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
• Independent Case Review
• Fitness for Duty Evaluations
• Disability Evaluations

Steven B. Levine, MD, is an expert in the field of Otolaryngology and specializes in head and neck surgery (ear, nose & throat), including allergy and facial plastic surgery. He is an actively practicing physician and surgeon with 30 years of experience.

Dr. Levine is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Yale University. He is a Past President of the Connecticut Ear, Nose & Throat Society and Past Governor of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Litigation Support - Dr. Levine has experience reviewing records for both plaintiff and defense counsel. His recent cases involve issues of infection, sinus surgery complications, sudden hearing loss and use of steroids, as well as the swallowing of foreign bodies.

Areas of Expertise:

Ear, Nose & Throat Issues Allergy Head and Neck Cancer Head and Neck Surgery Ear Disorders Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ENT Causation

ENT Complications Hearing Loss Hearing / Ear Surgery Laryngology Otology Sleep Apnea Surgery Snoring

View Dr. Levine's Consulting Profile.

Eugene Strasser, MD, JD , FACS, ACLM, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with 35+ years of experience. Dr. Strasser is a graduate of the the University of Maryland School of Medicine & The Sheppard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. He trained at the world renowned R. Adam Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland & finished General Surgery training at York Hospital in York, PA. He completed his Plastic Surgery residency at Albany Medical Center in New York and is board certified in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Strasser's work is published in multiple professional journals & magazines and is on staff at several local hospitals. He serves as Chief of Staff at The Outpatient Surgery Center in Coral Springs, Florida.

Areas of Expertise

• Cosmetic Surgery - Face, Eyes, Brow, Nose, Ears, Lips, Neck, Breast, Body, Scalp, Extremities
• Liposuction, Breast-augmentation,lift,reduction, Body Contouring, Abdominoplasty, (Buttock,Arms,Thigh,Body lift), Vaginal Rejuvenation,Dermabrasion/Peels,Injectables
• Reconstructive Surgery - Post Traumatic, Burns, Cancer Removal, Wound Healing, Scars, Ulcers
• Breast Reconstruction

Memberships and Affiliations:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Florida Medical Association
• Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American College of Legal Medicine