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This highly qualified and quadruple board certified Psychiatry expert received his medical education at the prestigious Duke University. he completed a Fellowship in Advanced Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at Duke University Medical Center. He is Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He holds numerous memberships in professional organizations including The American College of Psychiatry and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. This expert has published 169 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.
Chairman and Professor of Psychiatry, Georgia based university medical center
Master of Science (MS), Wake Forest University
Georgia
This highly qualified expert earned her BA from Emory University and her MD from Tulane University. After completing her residency in psychiatry at Tulane University, this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Emory University. She is also active in her field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. In addition, she has published over 5 articles in several journals. Formerly, she has held roles as a physician at institutions including the Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta, Townsend Recovery Center, Northlake Behavioral Health System, and the Southwest Louisiana Hospital. Currently, she is an associate program director, medical director, and an assistant professor at a university in GA.
Owner, A Psychiatry Consultancy in GA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University
Atlanta,
Georgia
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
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
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 the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals. She has published 18 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. She has lectured nationally on various topics related to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has received multiple honors and awards such as being named among the Best Doctors in America as well as a Teaching Excellence Award. She is a reviewer for very well-respected journals such as the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is currently the Residency Program Director, the Medical Director of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program, and an Associate Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a major medical university.
Affiliate Associate Professor, A Medical School in SC
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Kentucky
Mount Pleasant,
South Carolina
This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the field of neuropharmacology. He received his PhD degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed his fellowship training at Harvard University. He is a member of various professional associations, including the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and the American Chemical Society. He has published 250+ peer reviewed journal articles and has 51+ US issued patents that focus particularly on neurological studies. He also serves as the editor-in-chief for ACS Chemical Neuroscience, lectures both nationally and internationally and has received multiple honors for his outstanding work, including the John J. Abel award in pharmacology. He is the former co-director of the Synthesis Facility at the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology and the former senior organic chemist at Eli Lilly & Co. Currently, he is a professor of pharmacology and chemistry at a major university, where he is also the director of medicinal chemistry and DMPK at the Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery. Additionally, he is the director of drug discovery at a major science institute in Tennessee.
Director, Major Science Institute
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California Santa Barbara
Tennessee
This highly qualified expert obtained his PhD from Seton Hall University. He went on to complete his post-doctoral training at Monmouth Neuropsychology and D&D Associates. He is a member of a number of prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He is a former consulting neuropsychologist as well as brain injury program director for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River. He served as assistant consultant neuropsychologist for an NFL team in NY as well as a consultant neuropsychologist for NCAA Dept of Sports Medicine. He has a robust private practice as a licensed psychologist.
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Two private psychology practices in SC and NJ
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Seton Hall University
Port Royal,
South Carolina
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
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
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 involved in 800+ implants and worked on device servicing for an additional 200+ patients. The expert left St. Jude at the end of 2015 and is now a Business Development and Sales Manger for a different device company in a separate product category.
Gulf Coast Regional Endourology Specialist, Ostomy / Urology / Wound Care Device Manufacturer
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Emory University
Fairhope,
Alabama
This highly qualified and fellowship trained expert earned her MBBS from University of Melbourne in Australia. After completing residencies in both radiology and internal medicine, she went on to train under three prestigious fellowships. She completed one fellowship in breast imaging at St. Vincents hospital and the following two in neuroradiology and cardiothoracic imaging at Duke University. This expert is board certified in radiology and has been highly successful in the clinical and academic realms. She has contributed an immense amount of literature to her field as an author of over 100 journal articles and 5 book chapters on radiology. In addition, she remains engaged in the medical community as a member of numerous societies including the American Society of Neuroradiology and The American College of Radiology. Formerly, she served as Medical Instructor of Cardiothoracic Radiology at Duke University. Currently, she is an actively practicing neuroradiologist as well as Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiation Oncology at one of the best medical schools in the country.
Chair, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in MD
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Duke Fuqua School of Business
Baltimore,
North Carolina
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
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
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
This highly qualified and board certified expert received his M.S and PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tulsa. He completed his clinical internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, followed by a neuropsychology specialty fellowship at the Memphis VA Medical Center. This expert is is board-certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology. He is also a member of several professional organizations including the International Neuropsychological Society, American Psychological Association, and Sports Neuropsychology Society. He is actively involved in research, most recently in studying the effects of sports concussion with a multidisciplinary team from a major TN University. Currently, this expert is an attending Neuropsychlogist at a large multidisciplinary brain and spine physician clinic and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at a major TN University.
Consultant, Several Athletic Teams in TN
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Tulsa
Memphis,
Tennessee
This qualified expert received her BS in nursing from Georgia Southern University and is a certified neuroscience registered nurse. She has almost 10 years of experience at an academic medical center as a preceptor, instructor, and as clinical staff. She is also a certified ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) nurse and co-wrote her intensive care unit's policy on care of the neuro-trauma patient. She stays active in her field as a member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.
Mount Pleasant,
South Carolina
This expert adult neurologist has nearly 20 years of professional experience. He received his BS in neuroscience from Duke University and his MD from the University of North Carolina. After completing his internship in internal medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, this expert went on to finish his residency in neurology and fellowship in clinical neurophysiology there as well. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Additionally, this expert is certified in basic life support. Formerly, he has served as a staff neurologist at Elmendorf AFB, the chief of neurology service at Wright-Patterson AFB, a neurologist at Mountain Neurologic Center, and as a neurohospitalist at Carolinas Medical Center. Currently, this expert is a neurohospitalist at Atrium Health-Mercy.
Neurohospitalist, Atrium Health-Mercy
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of North Carolina
Tucson,
North Carolina
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.
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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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