Lasers, Lights and Litigation (Non-CME)

Recorded On: 04/11/2024

Learn the pieces and parts of a typical malpractice practice case and gain guidance on common causes of malpractice in the dermatology space. aspects of unplanned treatment outcomes.

Speaker Role Speaker Talk Title
Course Director David Goldberg, MD, JD  
Course Director Kachiu Lee, MD, MPH  
Faculty David Goldberg, MD, JD Lawsuit Prep 101
Faculty Brian Hibler, MD Legal Issues Affecting Cosmetic Dermatology
Faculty Kachiu Lee, MD, MPH Pending Disasters?  A Review of Complications from MAUDE

David Goldberg, MD, JD

Clinical Professor of Dermatology

Schweiger Dermatology Group

Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his dermatology residency and dermatologic surgical fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He has served as President as well as Chairman of both the Ethics and International Committees of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Dr. Goldberg was the first ever recipient of the ASLMS Leon Goldman award named after the founder of laser medicine. He is past Chair of the Ethics Committee of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Goldberg is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology and former Director of Laser Research and Mohs Surgery at NY’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is also Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Chief of Dermatologic Surgery at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He has published over 170 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is author and/or editor of 15 books on Laser Hair Removal; Ablative and Non-ablative Skin Rejuvenation; Photodamaged Skin, Complications in Cutaneous Laser Surgery, Acne, Rosacea, Fat and Cellulite Treatments as well as Dermal Fillers in Dermatology . Dr. Goldberg has performed pivotal research studies in the areas of laser hair removal, non-ablative skin treatments, cellulite and skin tightening, erectile rejuvenation, dermal fillers and new botulinum toxins. He is on the editorial boards of the Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and Dermatologic Surgery. He has served as Senior Chief-Editor of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. Dr. Goldberg is also an attorney having graduated from NY’s Fordham University School of Law where he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law and has taught a course entitled “Advances in Health Care Law.” He currently writes a monthly column entitled Legal Eagle for Dermatology Times.

Finally, in 2020, Dr. Goldberg merged his 3 office practice with the Schweiger Dermatology Group (SDG). SDG is the largest dermatology group in the NY/NJ/PA region and the 4th largest dermatology group in the US. Dr. Goldberg currently serves as the Director of Cosmetic Dermatology and Clinical Research for their over 75 SDG offices.

Kachiu Lee, MD, MPH

Dr. Kachiu Cecilia Lee, MD MPH is a distinguished board-certified dermatologist in Philadelphia, known for her expertise in chemical peels, lasers, and injectable treatments. She's a principal investigator in groundbreaking clinical trials and an expert speaker for the FDA. With over 120 peer-reviewed publications, she also authors key medical textbooks. Dr. Lee received her B.A and MD from Northwestern University, completed her residency at Brown University, and a prestigious photomedicine fellowship at Harvard Medical School. She's a sought-after educator, chemical-peel expert, and injectables trainer.

Brian Hibler, MD

Dr. Hibler completed his dermatology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York Presbyterian – Cornell Hospital. Following residency, he completed a prestigious fellowship in laser and cosmetic dermatology at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, one of the leading laser and cosmetics centers in the world. His interests are cosmetic and laser dermatologic surgery, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, and novel imaging techniques in dermatology.
Dr. Hibler has received numerous national dermatology awards, including the renowned Dr. Richard E Fitzpatrick Clinical Research and Innovations Award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and given numerous national and international lectures. He has prior research experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute. He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

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