Foot Drop Expert Witnesses in Florida

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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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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 upon routinely to give lectures and presentations on spinal surgery and has been awarded multiple awards for excellence in clinical practice. Currently, he is a spine surgeon in independent private practice.

Spine Surgeon, Independent Surgical Practice

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Florida

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Review Fee $700/hr

This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Exercise Science magna cum laude from Rutgers University and his MD in Medicine magna cum laude from the Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Internship and Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Miami and his Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Alpha Omega Alpha Society. He has 30+ Publications on Orthopedic Surgery Research and is currently an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at A Private Spine Specialist Clinic, an Affiliate Associate Professor at a University in Florida, and the Vice Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at a Regional Hospital in Florida.

Vice Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Regional Hospital in Florida

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Jefferson Medical College

Boca Raton,

Florida

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This expert is a neurosurgeon at a Spine and Brain Institute in Florida. He was a consultant in Neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic in Florida from 2009-2015 and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He was the director of the Mayo Clinic Florida spine surgery fellowship from 2013-2015. He received a BS degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MD degree from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, followed by Neurosurgical residency training at the University of Pittsburgh. During residency, he was awarded the North American Spine Society Clinical Travelling Fellowship in 2007. His major clinical interests are complex spinal surgery, spinal deformity surgery and image guidance in spine surgery. He has published over 30 original peer-reviewed articles and has presented more than 50 abstracts, posters and lectures. He serves on the Florida Neurosurgery Society, on the Executive Committee of the Southern Neurosurgical Society, Robotics and Navigation committee for the North American Spine Society, as well as previously directing the a training portion of the Annual Pittsburgh Spine Summit. He is a member of the prestigious Neurosurgery Society of America, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as well as the Congress of Neurological Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurologic Surgery.

Staff Neurosurgeon, A Medical Group in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pittsburgh

Ponte Vedra,

Florida

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 35 years of experience as a neurologist and specializes in spinal cord injury and trauma. He received his BS in chemistry from Florida State University before earning his MD from the University of Miami. He subsequently completed an internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and a neurology residency at Letterman Army Medical Center. This expert is dual-board certified in neurology and spinal cord injury medicine. He is certified by the American Society of Neurorehabilitation and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the International Spinal Cord Society and the American Academy of Neurology. He is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous books and peer-reviewed articles and spoken as an invited lecturer at various conferences throughout his career. He has formerly served as a staff neurologist at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, a staff scientist of neuropharmacology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, the director of medical student education in the neurology department at the University of Miami, and the chief of spinal cord injury service at the Miami VA medical center. Currently, this expert serves as a professor of clinical neurology and the director of the spine division in the neurology department at a major Florida university.

Director, A Major FL University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Miami

Miami Shores,

Florida

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr

This expert has been a leading force nationally and internationally on Alzheimer's research and discovery. He has over 35 years experience conducting research in the epidemiology of neurological diseases and am the author of over 200 scientific publications. He has been called as an expert witness before on a series of cases alleging causation of Parkinson's disease by welding exposure. He regularly reviews for many neuroscience publications. Prior to his current position as a professor, this expert was a director of Alzheimer's research at a medical center.

Tampa,

Florida

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This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He received his Ph.D. and M.D., from Cornell University prior to completing a neurosurgical residency at the Neurological Institute of New York at Columbia University, where he received the Congress of Neurological Surgeons' Resident Award. He then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's National Medical Center. A Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical organizations, he currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at a major medical university, where he is also the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Chief, Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cornell University

Florida

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What Can a Foot Drop Expert Witness Opine On?

Ankle Foot Orthosis Fitting

Applying a supportive device for mobility.

Nerve Decompression Surgery

Relieving pressure on affected nerves.

Tendon Transfer Surgery

Re-routing tendons to restore function.

Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation exercises to improve strength.

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Using electrical impulses to stimulate muscles.

Surgical Correction of Ankle

Repairing deformities in the ankle joint.

FAQs for Foot Drop Expert Witnesses

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.

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