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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Christopher Jules Winfree, MDView profile

ID: 60852

Dr. Christopher Jules Winfree, MD

Dr. Christopher J. Winfree has over 18 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Dartmouth College and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at the Neurological Institute - Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Expert Witness | IndianaView profile

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Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Expert Witness | 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...

William Andrew Brennan, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 74841

Dr. William Andrew Brennan, FACS, MD

Dr. William Brennan has 27 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from St Andrews University, his MS in Biochemistry from Clemson University, and his MD from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. After completing an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Neurological Surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | 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...

Everett Gerard Robert Jr, MDView profile

ID: 75217

Dr. Everett Gerard Robert Jr, MD

Dr. Everett G. Robert has 12 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Molecular Biology from Tulane University and his MD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He completed his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Neurosurgical Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Today, this expert is board certified in...

Pain Management Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Pain Management Expert Witness | 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...

Harold Jason Pikus, FAANS, FAHA, MDView profile

ID: 83708

Dr. Harold Jason Pikus, FAANS, FAHA, MD

Dr. Harold J. Pikus has 24 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Physics from McGill University and his MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. After completing his internship in Surgery and his residency in Neurosurgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at...

Physiatry Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Physiatry Expert Witness | 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...

David Daniel Gonda, MDView profile

ID: 89635

Dr. David Daniel Gonda, MD

Dr. David D. Gonda has 8 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and his MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurosurgery at UC San Diego Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Texas Children's Hospital. Today,...

Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness | 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...

Robert Richard Goodman, MD, PhDView profile

ID: 103929

Dr. Robert Richard Goodman, MD, PhD

Dr. Robert Goodman has 32 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS, MD and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia, he went on to complete a fellowship in Epilepsy at Montreal...

Physician Assistant Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Physician Assistant Expert Witness | 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...

Akwasi Ofori Boah, MDView profile

ID: 114838

Dr. Akwasi Ofori Boah, MD

Dr. Akwasi O. Boah has 7 years of experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He earned his BS in Biology and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from Saint Joseph's University and his MD from Morehouse School of Medicine. After completing his internship in Surgery and residency in Neurological Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, he went on to complete his fellowship in Neurosurgery at Johns...

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert Witness | South CarolinaView profile

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert Witness | 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...

James Barbour Macon III, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 125954

Dr. James Barbour Macon III, FACS, MD

Dr. James B. Macon has 45 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Princeton University and his MD from Harvard Medical School. After completing an internship in General Surgery at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics, he went on to complete a residency in Neurosurgical Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and a fellowship in...

Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Expert Witness | 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...

Peter David LeRoux, FACS, MBChB, MDView profile

ID: 128164

Dr. Peter David LeRoux, FACS, MBChB, MD

Dr. Peter D. LeRoux has 30 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his MBChB and MD from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences. After completing his residencies in Surgery and Neurosurgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Cerebrovascular at the University of Washington. Today, this expert is...

Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witness | 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....

Ramachandra Prasad Tummala, FAANS, MDView profile

ID: 129746

Dr. Ramachandra Prasad Tummala, FAANS, MD

Dr. Ramachandra P. Tummala has 17 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of Miami and his MD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. After completing an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School, he went on to complete a fellowship in Cerebrovascular...

Medical Device Sales & Spinal Cord Stimulators Expert Witness | AlabamaView profile

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Medical Device Sales & Spinal Cord Stimulators Expert Witness | 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

What is the role of a foot drop expert witness in legal proceedings?

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.

What types of cases might require a foot drop expert witness?

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

How can a foot drop expert witness help establish liability in a case?

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.

Are there subspecialties within the field of foot drop expertise?

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

Why is it important to have a foot drop expert witness who is up-to-date with current treatments and procedures?

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.

How does Expert Institute select its Foot Drop expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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