Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Spinal cord injury expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including neurology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, and life care planning. Some of the most common specialties include spinal surgery, physical therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and medical economics. They can opine on the effects of paralysis, chronic pain, long term disability, future medical costs, and loss of earning capacity.

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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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  • Review Fee $700/hr

    This board-certified neurology expert obtained his BS in neuroscience from the University of Rochester and his MD from Albany Medical College. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, his residency in neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Center, and a fellowship in immunology of neuromuscular disease at the National Institute of Health. This expert is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. He previously served as a clinical director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This expert currently serves as a neurologist at two private practices in Florida, a consultant for a neurology consulting company, and a clinical assistant professor of neurology at a Florida medical school.

    Owner and Principal Physician, A Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility in Florida

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

    Sarasota,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his Psy.D in clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and completed a Fellowship in Neuropsychology from the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine. This expert is a member of national and international prestigious societies such as the International Neuropsychology Society, CHAAD, and the Hispanic Neuropsychology Society. He has been the recipient of awards such as, the Outstanding Leadership Award from the University of Miami. He has published several book chapters, has authored two book reviews and has been involved in numerous brain research projects. He is currently the Director of Training of the Division of Neuropsychology and Co-Director of the APPCN Fellowship Program and Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry. He is also president of a professional consultation firm focusing on Forensic Neuropsychology in South Florida.

    Co-Director, A Major University in FL

    Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Pepperdine University

    Miami Lakes,

    Florida

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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 $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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  • 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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What Can a Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witness Opine On?

Spinal Fusion

Stabilizes the spine by fusing vertebrae.

Decompression Surgery

Relieves pressure on the spinal cord.

Laminectomy

Removes part of the vertebra for relief.

Discectomy

Removes herniated disc material.

Neurolysis

Relieves nerve compression or entrapment.

Bone Grafting

Promotes healing and stability in spine.

FAQs for Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witnesses

What is a spinal cord injury expert witness?

A spinal cord injury expert witness is a medical or rehab specialist who explains SCI causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex spinal cord injury issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the insight of a spinal cord injury expert witness?

A spinal cord injury expert witness supports cases involving car and truck accidents, falls, sports injuries, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, product defects, and nursing home negligence.

How can a spinal cord injury expert witness support causation analysis?

A spinal cord injury expert witness supports causation analysis by linking medical findings to the incident, explaining mechanisms of injury, and ruling out alternative causes.

What credentials should a spinal cord injury expert witness possess?

A spinal cord injury expert witness should have board-certified medical credentials, specialized spinal cord injury training, clinical experience, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.

How does a spinal cord injury expert witness evaluate long-term damages?

A spinal cord injury expert witness evaluates long-term damages by assessing medical records, prognosis, functional limits, life-care needs, work capacity, and future costs.

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