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This double board certified psychiatrist has been practicing for more than a decade. He completed residency training in general psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, and fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the same institution. He is currently a child psychiatrist at a major university medical center, where he also serves as an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and as the director of child psychiatric consultation services. His specific areas of expertise include pediatric brain injury, cultural issues with Hispanics and SW Native Americans, pediatric cancer and medical PTSD in children as well as misdiagnosis of medical conditions as being psychiatric in both children and adults.
Director of Child Psychiatric Consultation Services, Major Medical University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Louisiana State University
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
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What Can an Epilepsy Expert Witness Opine On?
EEG Monitoring
Records electrical activity of the brain.
Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Implants device to reduce seizure frequency.
Antiepileptic Drug Management
Prescribes medications to control seizures.
Surgery for Epilepsy
Removes brain tissue causing seizures.
Responsive Neurostimulation
Implants device to detect and stop seizures.
Dietary Therapy
Utilizes special diets to manage seizures.
FAQs for Epilepsy Expert Witnesses
What is a epilepsy expert witness?
An epilepsy expert witness is a neurologist or specialist who explains seizure disorders and related standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex epilepsy issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insight of an epilepsy expert witness?
An epilepsy expert witness assists in seizure-related accident cases, misdiagnosis and malpractice claims, medication disputes, disability evaluations, and fitness-for-duty litigation.
How can an epilepsy expert witness strengthen causation arguments?
An epilepsy expert witness strengthens causation arguments by linking medical records, seizure patterns, and scientific evidence to show how a specific event likely triggered epilepsy.
What qualifications should an epilepsy expert witness possess?
An epilepsy expert witness should be a board-certified neurologist with epilepsy specialization, clinical and research experience, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.
How does an epilepsy expert witness evaluate seizure-related impairment?
An epilepsy expert witness evaluates seizure-related impairment by reviewing medical records, diagnostic tests, seizure frequency, safety risks, and impact on daily and work activities.
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