Andrew F Calman MD PhD

DR. ANDREW CALMAN, a full-time, board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with an active surgical practice, has served as an expert witness in over 300 cases including patent, antitrust, injury, class action, and malpractice cases, including some of the largest judgments and settlements ever awarded in the ophthalmology space. Yet he brings the same detailed analysis, diligence, energy, accessibility, and authenticity to all his cases, large and small.

Dr. Calman graduated from Yale University summa cum laude with a BS and MS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. He earned his MD and PhD in Microbiology and Immunology in the Medical Scientist Training Program of the University of California, San Francisco (winning the Dean's Prize, Alpha Omega Alpha, and the Chancellor's Fellowship), then completed his residency training in ophthalmology at the same institution. Dr. Calman holds faculty positions at UCSF and California Pacific Medical Center (where he serves as Vice-Chair for Faculty Development), and has trained medical students from around the world in his private practice.

Dr. Calman is Past President of the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and helped shape regional and national eye care policy as a member of the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee and the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Health Policy Committee. He also serves as an Associate Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, administering the oral examination for board certification.

Uniquely Qualified for Ophthalmology Litigation:

• Proven 25-year track record of success in patent, antitrust, injury, class action, and malpractice cases for plaintiff and defense (approximately 50% for plaintiffs, 50% for defense).
• Experienced MD-PhD physician-scientist, who can equally cite both the clinical and scientific literature to support his opinions.
• Qualified as an expert in Federal and state courts and the German Oberlandesgericht, and never disqualified.
• Detailed, well-researched reports which frequently result in settlement.
• Deep understanding of litigation, including patent, antitrust, and tort cases.
• Outstanding deposition and trial skills, including high-stakes litigation. (see cases).
• Immediately accessible by cellphone, text, and email. Easy to work with, understands and meets deadlines.
• Conversant in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German; working knowledge of Portuguese, Dutch, and Russian.