Dr. Koch completed a fellowship in Advanced Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University and then was appointed to the full time faculty in 1995. At Stanford, he held the titles of Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, and Co-Director of the Fellowship for Advanced Facial Plastic & R
Dr. Koch completed a fellowship in Advanced Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University and then was appointed to the full time faculty in 1995. At Stanford, he held the titles of Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, and Co-Director of the Fellowship for Advanced Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He currently has an active clinical practice at Koch Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Koch is Double Board Certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and was Director of the Wound Healing Laboratory at Stanford. He has authored 2 books, 15 book chapters and more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles.
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Dr. Koch needs to review representative materials prior to deciding whether to take the case as a testifying expert or remain as a consulting expert.
Dr. Koch requires a retainer prior to discussion or review of any documents.
Dr. Koch's directly relevant background includes:
1) Non-Infringement Expert for Lumenis Ltd. & Pollogen Ltd. in a Section 337 Investigation and parallel litigation regarding radiofrequency skin treatment devices (“Certain Radiofrequency Microneedle Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof” (Investigation No. 337-TA-1112)).
Dr. Koch's directly relevant background includes:
1) Non-Infringement Expert for Lumenis Ltd. & Pollogen Ltd. in a Section 337 Investigation and parallel litigation regarding radiofrequency skin treatment devices (“Certain Radiofrequency Microneedle Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof” (Investigation No. 337-TA-1112)). This included testifying in front of the US International Trade Commission in Washington, DC. (2019).
2) Consultant for Respondents Ilooda Co., Ltd. and Cutera, Inc. v. Complainants InMode Ltd. and Invasix Inc. (2021).
3) Consultant for Respondents Jeisys Medical Inc. and Cynosure LLC v. Complainants InMode Ltd. and Invasix Inc. (2021).
4) Consultant for Jeisys Medical Inc. and Cynosure, Inc. ("In the Matter of Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and
Components Thereof" (Investigation No. 337-TA-1356)). (2023).
Based upon his extensive wound healing background and knowledge of aesthetic medical devices, Dr. Koch serves as an expert in Product Liability litigation.
His experience consists of being a defense expert in 7 product liability proceedings including 3 Class Action lawsuits.
Dr Koch’s Experience Specific to Aesthetic Lasers and Related Devices:
Dr Koch’s Experience Specific to Aesthetic Lasers and Related Devices:
He has also served as Thermage’s main Clinical Investigator, having performed 7 Thermage-sponsored clinical trials to assist in the development of the device. These include the following studies: 1) the non-surgical browlift, 2) facial treatment with moderate settings and multiple passes, 3) facial contouring with the medium depth tip, 4) the long-term wound healing effects of radiofrequency energy, 5) facial contouring with the deep tip, 6) the non-invasive tightening of arms, and 7) the non-invasive treatment of cellulite.
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