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The expert is an actively-practicing, board-certified ophthalmologist who holds an active practice caring for patients with dislocated cataracts, diabetes, trauma and retinal detachments. He is associate retinal ophthalmology staff at his current institution as well as a member of several prestigious ophthalmology professional societies.
Surgeon, Retinal Attending Surgeon, Eye Clinic at Major East Coast Hospital
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Rochester
Providence,
Rhode Island
This supremely qualified psychiatrist has remained in active practice for over 30 years. He has been appointed to professorships in psychiatry at among the nation's top ten medical institutions, and has held high ranking clinical administrative positions at medical universities and hospitals throughout the country. He has also published an extensive body of literature on his field, and has given hundreds of nationally invited lectures. These strong qualifications make him extremely capable of performing the case review.
Psychiatry Consultant, Multiple hospitals in RI
Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York at Buffalo
Providence,
Rhode Island
This highly qualified neurologist and neurointensivist earned his BA from Temple University and his MD from Ohio State University. He completed his residency in neurology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and his fellowship in neurocritical care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. He is a member of the Neurocritical Care Society, American Heart Association, and American Academy of Neurology. He serves as Associate Editor of the periodical Neurocritical Care Society: Currents and as a reviewer for JAMA Neurology. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery at an ivy league university in Rhode Island, where he also serves as an attending neurointensivist at the university's affiliated hospital.
Attending Neuro-Intensivist, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ohio State University
Pittsburgh,
Rhode Island
This expert is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at an Ivy League medical school. He is Clinical Director of one of the largest and best known MS centers in the world. He is neurology clerkship director at a top tier hospital. In this role he supervises the education of Harvard medical students. He currently serves as chair of a Professors of Neurology education subcommittee and sits on the American Academy of Neurology’s Undergraduate Education Subcommittee. He also co-directs the multiple sclerosis fellowship program at a major MS center. This expert received his AB from the University of Chicago in 1993 in the Biological Sciences with a specialization in Neurosciences, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his MD at Loyola University. He completed medical internship at Mt. Auburn hospital and neurology residency at Tufts. He was a post-doctoral research fellow in the neuroimaging of multiple sclerosis under the guidance of Rohit Bakshi, MD He has authored or co-authored over twenty scholarly works. He co-edits a best selling textbook in the Multiple Sclerosis field.
Clinical Director, A Prestigious Hospital
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loyola University, Chicago
Boston,
Massachusetts
This double board certified expert obtained her MD from McGill University. She then went on to complete her internship at Beth Israel Deaconess and her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then completed two fellowships, one in interventional neuroradiology at Notre Dame Hospital and one in vascular neurology and neurocritical care at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a fellow of the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology and has served on multiple committees. She has published 155+ peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, book chapters, and electronic publications. She has lectured multiple times nationally. She is currently an Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology at a major medical center. She is also the director of interventional neurology and neuroradiology as well as the program director for endovascular surgical neuroradiology at a major university medical center.
Program Director, Major University Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), McGill University
Boston,
Massachusetts
This extremely well qualified expert of Pathology completed his Internship and Residency in Surgical Pathology and his Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and his Residency and Fellowship in Pediatric Pathology at the Children’s Hospital of Boston. He is Board Certified in Pathology and is a member of the prestigious American Society of Clinical Pathology, American Association of Directors of Surgical Pathologists and the College of American Pathology. He has 175+ Publications on Pathology and is currently the Vice Chief of Pathology, the Director of Anatomical, Surgical, and Gastrointestinal Pathology at a Top Tier and Major Medical Center and is a Professor of Pathology at an Ivy League Medical School.
Professor of Pathology, Ivy League Medical School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Hadassah Medical School
Sharon,
Massachusetts
This expert is Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the one of the Top Universities in the US. He received his MD degree from UC San Diego and his PhD from the University of Chicago. After serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Epidemiology at the prestigious University of Washington Public Health School, he was an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Toronto before moving to his current position more than two decades ago. His research interests are in the areas of cancer etiology and prevention, as well as in epidemiological analytic and field methods, and in evaluation of causation. His major research projects include studies of diverse risk and genetic factors for ovarian, pancreatic, lung, bladder, liver, endometrial, esophageal and stomach cancers, as well as studies related to the use of hormonal medications, analgesics, and other drugs. He is Associate Editor of a National Cancer Publication, Editor of an International Cancer Publication, and a Member of the Board of Editors for the American Journal of Epidemiology. This expert has reviewed a number of legal cases involving several major drugs and other agents and postmarketing adverse effects, and has experience in depositions.
Professor, An Ivy League University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Chicago
Fairfield,
Connecticut
This qualified expert received his BS from The University of Northern Colorado and his MD from The Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. He graduated with the highest honors from medical school and residency. He is board certified in Neurology and is a current fellow in neuroimmunology at several prestigious hospitals in Boston. He has authored over twenty peer-reviewed articles, ten book chapters and given many presentations on various topics in neurology.
Fellow, Multiple MA hospitals
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
Billings,
Massachusetts
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in pediatric neurology. He earned his BS neurobiology from the University of California, Davis and his MD and PhD in anatomy and neurobiology at Boston University. He completed his internship, his residency in pediatrics, and his fellowship in pediatric neurology at the Children's National Medical Center. This expert is board certified in neurology with a subspecialty in child neurology and is active in his field as a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He formerly served as a clinical instructor of child neurology at Boston University. Currently, he is an assistant professor of child neurology and the director of the childhood movement disorders program at a major university in Massachusetts.
Director, A Major University Medical Center in MA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Boston University
Boston,
Massachusetts
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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.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting coma expert witnesses?
Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.