Foot Drop Expert Witnesses

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Foot drop expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedics, neurology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation medicine. Some of the most common foot drop expert witness specialties also include spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disorders, and peripheral nerve damage. They can opine on the effects of surgical complications, traumatic injuries, nerve diseases, stroke-related foot drop, and the effectiveness of various treatment options.

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Dr. Jason Cannon, PhD

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Indiana

Dr. Jason R. Cannon has over 15 years of experience in the field of Toxicology and Neuroscience. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Michigan. After completing his postdoctoral fellowship at the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Pittsburgh, he has held various academic and leadership...

Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Expert WitnessView profile

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Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Expert Witness

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Indiana

This highly experienced Neuroradiologist is board certified and fellowship trained in Interventional neuroradiology with a special interest in spinal pathology as well as image guided intervention of the brain or spine, such as vertebroplasty. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Neuroradiology and the Radiologic Society of North America. He has remained in...

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ID: 367767

Dr. Mark D'Esposito, MD

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California

Dr. Mark T. D'Esposito has 31 years of experience in the fields of Psychology and Neuroscience. He earned his BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and BS in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester, and his MD from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurology. After completing his residency in Neurology at Boston Medical Center,...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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New York

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the...

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ID: 62179

Dr. Malissa Mulkey, MSN, APRN, CCRN, PhD

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South Carolina

Dr. Malissa A. Mulkey has 29 years of experience in Registered Nursing and Neuroscience. She earned her BSN from Morehead State University, her MSN in from the University of Kentucky, and her PhD in Nursing from East Carolina University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the state of South Carolina. Formerly, this expert served as a Critical Care Senior and...

Pain Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Management Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This highly qualified expert is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and has years of practice. He completed his internship training at New England Medical Center and his residency training in anesthesiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital before concluding a fellowship in pain management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is the president of the Massachusetts Society of...

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ID: 136150

Dr. Stephanie Greene, MD, FAANS

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North Carolina

Dr. Stephanie G. Greene has 18 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery. She earned her BA in Biology and Psychology from Dartmouth College and her MD from Albany Medical College. After completing her residency in Neurological Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, she went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Seattle Children's...

Physiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Physiatry Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He earned his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, did his residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, and completed his Fellowship in Sports & Spine Rehabilitation. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has been an invited...

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ID: 67859

Dr. Elad Levy, MD, MBA, FACS, FAHA

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New York

Dr. Elad I. Levy has 20 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Dartmouth College, his MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and his MBA from Northeastern University. After completing his residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he went on to...

Pediatric Disabilities Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been the Chief of Pediatrics at the Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children since 1981, the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury program since its inception in 1983, and in 2005 became the Assistant Chief of Staff, Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and an MD from University of Illinois. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics...

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ID: 60961

Dr. Dale Swift, MD

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Texas

Dr. Dale Matthew Swift has over 30 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry from The College of Wooster and his M.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, he pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at...

Physician Assistant Expert WitnessView profile

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Physician Assistant Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert earned his Physician Assistant degree from the University of Florida. He completed a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in Critical Care Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine and member of Illinois...

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Dr. Lawrence Spetka, MD

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Ohio

Dr. Lawrence M. Spetka has 37 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his BA from Johns Hopkins University and his MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurological Surgery. Prior to his retirement, he...

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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North Carolina

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South Carolina

This highly qualified expert obtained her MD from University of Kentucky. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh, and then did a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She is a member of numerous prestigious societies such as the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and...

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ID: 19934

Dr. John Ruge, MD, FAANS

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Illinois

Dr. John R. Ruge has 34 years of experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He earned his BA from Northwestern University and his MD from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. After completing his Neurosurgical residency at Northwestern University, he pursued a clinical fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children's Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ruge is board-certified by the...

Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Expert Witness

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Florida

This board certified expert earned a BA magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University and MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Duke University Medical Center and Texas Back Institute, respectively. He is well recognized in the spinal surgery community for his work in spinal arthroplasty and endoscopic procedures. He is called...

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Dr. William Gump, MD

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Kentucky

Dr. William C. Gump has 13 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his BS in Physics and Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a BS in Biochemistry from Eastern Kentucky University. He earned his MD from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Surgery and in Neurological Surgery at Tulane...

Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury Expert WitnessView profile

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Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witness

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California

This expert in the biomechanics of the human spine earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in biomedical engineering from Duke University, where he researched spinal trauma. In recognition of his scholarly contributions, the Orthopedic Trauma Association granted him the 'Best Paper' award for his work on spine trauma and the spine's response to loads....

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Dr. Matthew Smyth, MD

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Missouri

Dr. Matthew D. Smyth has over 20 years of experience in Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics. He earned his BA from Cornell University and his MD from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. After completing his residency and fellowship training, Dr. Smyth is currently a Professor of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins...

Medical Device Sales & Spinal Cord Stimulators Expert WitnessView profile

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Medical Device Sales & Spinal Cord Stimulators Expert Witness

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Alabama

This medical device sales professional has been in the industry since 1999. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Emory University and eventually went to work for Boston Scientific as a Territory Sales Manager in Men's and Women's Health. After 10 years with Boston Scientific, the expert joined St. Jude Medical's Neuromodulation device team as a Territory Manager in the Gulf Coast region. He was...

Foot Drop Expert Witness FAQs

A foot drop expert witness provides specialized knowledge on the condition, its causes, treatment options, and potential outcomes. They can offer insight into standard care practices and whether they were followed.

Cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, workers' compensation, or disability claims often require a foot drop expert witness to provide professional testimony.

By explaining the standard of care for treating foot drop and identifying any deviations from it, an expert witness can help establish if negligence occurred.

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific causes of foot drop such as neurological disorders, diabetes complications, or orthopedic injuries.

Medical standards evolve over time. An expert who is current with the latest research and treatments can provide accurate information about the standard of care.

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