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This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the field of neuropharmacology. He received his PhD degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed his fellowship training at Harvard University. He is a member of various professional associations, including the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and the American Chemical Society. He has published 250+ peer reviewed journal articles and has 51+ US issued patents that focus particularly on neurological studies. He also serves as the editor-in-chief for ACS Chemical Neuroscience, lectures both nationally and internationally and has received multiple honors for his outstanding work, including the John J. Abel award in pharmacology. He is the former co-director of the Synthesis Facility at the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology and the former senior organic chemist at Eli Lilly & Co. Currently, he is a professor of pharmacology and chemistry at a major university, where he is also the director of medicinal chemistry and DMPK at the Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery. Additionally, he is the director of drug discovery at a major science institute in Tennessee.
Director, Major Science Institute
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California Santa Barbara
Tennessee
This highly qualified and board certified expert received his M.S and PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tulsa. He completed his clinical internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, followed by a neuropsychology specialty fellowship at the Memphis VA Medical Center. This expert is is board-certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology. He is also a member of several professional organizations including the International Neuropsychological Society, American Psychological Association, and Sports Neuropsychology Society. He is actively involved in research, most recently in studying the effects of sports concussion with a multidisciplinary team from a major TN University. Currently, this expert is an attending Neuropsychlogist at a large multidisciplinary brain and spine physician clinic and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at a major TN University.
Consultant, Several Athletic Teams in TN
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Tulsa
Memphis,
Tennessee
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What Can a Coma Expert Witness Opine On?
Glasgow Coma Scale Assessment
Evaluates consciousness level in patients.
Neurological Examination
Assesses brain function and reflexes.
CT Scan
Imaging to detect brain injuries.
MRI Scan
Detailed images of brain structure.
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
Measures pressure inside the skull.
Ventilator Management
Supports breathing in unconscious patients.
FAQs for Coma Expert Witnesses
What is a coma expert witness?
A coma expert witness is a medical specialist who explains coma causes, prognosis, and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert opinions, and testifying to clarify complex medical issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insight of a coma expert witness?
A coma expert witness supports medical malpractice, brain injury, anesthesia error, ICU negligence, delayed diagnosis, and wrongful death cases involving disorders of consciousness.
How can a coma expert witness assess deviations from the neurologic standard of care?
A coma expert witness assesses deviations from the neurologic standard of care by reviewing records, exam findings, imaging, and treatment decisions against accepted neurology guidelines.
What qualifications should counsel seek in a coma expert witness?
Counsel should seek a coma expert witness who is a board‑certified neurologist or critical care specialist with extensive coma case experience and proven courtroom testimony skills.
How does a coma expert witness evaluate prognosis and long-term neurological outcome?
A coma expert witness evaluates prognosis and long-term neurological outcome by reviewing medical records, imaging, exams, response to treatment, and applying evidence-based outcome scales.
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