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Andrew F. Calman, M.D., Ph.D.
Ophthalmology Expert Witness

Premier Eyecare, 2480 Mission Street, Suite 212, San Francisco, CA 94110
Office: (415) 648-3600 Cell: (650) 270-9683 Fax: (415) 648-0719
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.premier-eyecare.com

Summary:
Past President of the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and Associate Clinical Professor at UC-San
Francisco, Yale-educated Dr. Andrew F. Calman provides comprehensive expertise in ophthalmology, emphasizing complex
patent and antitrust litigation regarding ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, as well as tort cases for ocular injuries and complications
of cataract surgery for both plaintiffs and defendants. Dr. Calman is a board-certified ophthalmologist who helped pioneer
modern techniques in cataract surgery, was involved in making state and national guidelines and coverage policies on cataract
surgery, and has trained cataract surgeons at two of the nation's finest ophthalmology residency programs. His private practice
in comprehensive ophthalmology also includes glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and other non-surgical
problems of the retina, as well as cornea, external disease and neuro-ophthalmic disorders.

Attorneys who have worked with Dr. Calman whether in small injury cases or complex patent litigation, have praised his
outstanding responsiveness, deposition and trial skills. Dr. Calman's detailed and thoroughly researched reports frequently result
in prompt settlements. He has served as an Ophthalmology Expert for the Medical Board of California, and developed national
eye care policy with the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition to
experience with injury and malpractice cases, he is also familiar with Hatch-Waxman Paragraph IV Disputes, inter partes
review, biosimilars, and antitrust issues concerning pharmaceuticals. He has been qualified as an expert in state and federal
courts in the United States, as well as the state supreme court (Oberlandesgericht) of Germany, and never disqualified.

Education, Training, Licensure and Certification:
Yale University, B.S. (summa cum laude) and M.S., Molecular Biophysics and Immunology, 1982
University of California, San Francisco, M.D. and Ph.D., 1989 (Microbiology & Immunology, Dean's Prize)
Residency in Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 1990-1993
California Physician and Surgeon License #G-069615
Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1994, recertified 2004 and 2013

Faculty positions:
Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UC-San Francisco, 2005-Present
Clinical Faculty in Ophthalmology, California Pacific Medical Center, 2010-Present

Leadership Positions:
President, California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, 2010
Associate Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1997-Present
Executive Council, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2003-2008
Health Policy Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2004-2008
California Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee, 1996-2004
Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, St. Luke’s Hospital, 1995-1999, 2001-2010
Chairperson, Prevent Blindness Northern California, 2011-2012
Medical Expert in Ophthalmology, Medical Board of California, 1999

Complete CV and attorney references, including major corporate clients, available upon request.

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