Medicolegal Expert Ophthalmology & Independent Medical Examinations – Toronto
Dr. Edward Margolin, MD, FRCSC, Dipl. ABO, is a Toronto-based medicolegal expert in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology, providing independent medical examinations (IMEs), expert opinion reports, and record reviews for insurers, law firms, and tribunals across Ontario.
A Full Professor of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences and Neurology at the University of Toronto, Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship, and Royal College oral examiner in ophthalmology, Dr. Margolin brings over 290 peer-reviewed publications and decades of academic and clinical neuro-ophthalmic expertise to every assessment.
Services Offered
- Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
- Expert opinion reports for insurers and legal counsel
- Medical record and file reviews
- Tribunal and court testimony
- Causation and prognosis assessments
Areas of Assessment
Dr. Margolin regularly assesses vision loss, ocular and orbital trauma, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions arising from motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and other litigation matters, including:
- Traumatic and non-traumatic vision loss
- Orbital and craniofacial trauma
- Optic neuropathy and neuro-ophthalmic disease
- Diplopia and ocular motility disorders
- Causation questions relating to pre-existing ocular or neurological conditions
Credentials
- MD, FRCSC, Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
- Full Professor, Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences and Neurology, University of Toronto
- Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Oral Examiner in Ophthalmology
- 290+ peer-reviewed publications
Referrals and Turnaround
Dr. Margolin accepts referrals from insurers, plaintiff and defense counsel, and independent medical examination companies. Reports are prepared with medicolegal rigor and clear, defensible conclusions, with reasonable turnaround times to meet litigation timelines.
Contact for Medicolegal Inquiries
Toronto Eye Specialists and Surgeons (T.E.S.S.)
801 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 301, Toronto, ON M5N 1E3
Tel: 647-748-8377
Fax: 416-619-5539
Email: info@torontoeye.ca