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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
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 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 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 Expert Witness Opine On?
Laminectomy
Removal of bone to relieve pressure.
Spinal Fusion
Joining vertebrae to stabilize spine.
Discectomy
Removal of herniated disc material.
Foraminotomy
Widening nerve root openings in spine.
Kyphoplasty
Repair of fractured vertebrae using cement.
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Device delivery of pain medication directly.
FAQs for Spinal Cord Expert Witnesses
What is a spinal cord expert witness?
A spinal cord expert witness is a medical specialist who explains spinal cord injuries and their impact in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex spinal cord issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the input of a spinal cord expert witness?
A spinal cord expert witness supports spinal injury cases involving trauma, medical malpractice, surgery errors, paralysis, nerve damage, rehabilitation, and long-term disability claims.
How can a spinal cord expert witness strengthen causation analysis in litigation?
A spinal cord expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking medical findings to the injury event, clarifying mechanisms of damage, and ruling out alternative causes.
What specific methodologies does a spinal cord expert witness use to evaluate injury severity?
A spinal cord expert witness evaluates injury severity using neurological exams, imaging (MRI/CT), electrodiagnostic tests, functional assessments, and medical record review.
What qualifications should attorneys require from a spinal cord expert witness?
Attorneys should require a spinal cord expert witness to have board-certified medical credentials, extensive spinal cord injury experience, and proven testimony in similar legal cases.
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