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Gary S Fischman, PhD

Materials Scientist

Gambrills, MD38 years+ years experience
Forensic Materials Science – Medical Device Ceramics and Coatings

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Professional Summary

Gary S Fischman, PhD (FACerS, FNICE) is a materials science expert specializing in ceramics and hard materials with a focus on medical devices and products liability litigation. With a career spanning academia, government, and industry, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating device failures, assessing intellectual property issues, and evaluating compliance with medical device standards.

Mr. Fischman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical device failures, intellectual property disputes, and regulatory compliance cases. His Ph.D in Ceramics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, along with his affiliations with the American Ceramic Society and National Institute of Ceramic Engineers, 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 medical ceramics and device standards.

Work Experience

Gary S Fischman, PhD, has over 38 years of experience in various roles, including Principal and Owner at Future Strategy Solutions, LLC since 1999. He has held significant positions such as Director at the National Research Council, The National Academies, and Materials Engineer specializing in Ceramics at the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Gary S Fischman is a leading expert in materials science specializing in biomedical ceramics and coatings for medical devices.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on medical device material failures
  • 2developing ceramic coatings for dental applications
  • 3advising on ASTM and ISO standards for medical ceramics

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Education

  • Ph.D in Ceramics

    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign · 1985

  • M.S. in Ceramics

    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign · 1983

  • B.S. in Ceramic Engineering

  • Immersion course in Clinical Research for Dentistry

    University of Washington · 2001

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