Ethan J. Baughman, MD, PhD, FACS

Ethan J. Baughman, MD, PhD, FACS is a plastic & reconstructive surgery expert specializing in plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, trauma care, wound management, and aviation medicine. With a career integrating active clinical practice and academic faculty roles, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation involving complex medical and aviation-related cases. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing post-operative complications, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred.

Dr. Baughman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to plastic surgery, reconstructive procedures, and aviation medicine. His MD and PhD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, along with certifications such as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) — ASCP and FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving surgical and aeromedical issues.