David Schaafsma

David Schaafsma, Ph.D. is an optics and medical product design expert specializing in the development and analysis of optical systems and medical devices. With a career spanning optics, electronics, and software development, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating optical system failures, assessing medical device compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met.

Mr. Schaafsma has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical devices, optical technology, and intellectual property disputes. His Ph.D. in Physics, along with his extensive experience in optics and electronics, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving optical and medical technologies.