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This highly qualified expert received his MD from Tulane University School of Medicine. He then went on to completed a residency in Neurosurgery at the University of California - San Francisco. He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations such as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Neurosurgical Society of America. He is a former neurosurgeon at the University of California - San Francisco as well as an Associate Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery. Currently, he is a neurosurgeon in private practice in CA.
Neurosurgeon, A Prominent Private Practice in California
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University School of Medicine
San Francisco,
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. He has served as a reviewer for the both the 'Journal of Biomechanics' and 'Spine'. He has significant exposure to the clinical arena, having taught residents and fellows in orthopedic surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine and the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He currently applies his knowledge as a consultant.
Principal Engineer, A Biomechanics Consulting Firm in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Duke University
Redwood City,
California
This board certified expert earned a BA from Harvard College and MD from Yale University. He did graduate work in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University. A General Surgery Internship was complete at the College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University followed by a Neurosurgical Residency at the Neurological Institute of NY. He did Peripheral Nerve Fellowships with Dr. Allan Hudson at the University of Toronto and Dr. David Kline at LSU in New Orleans. He is well published and has more than 30 research and medical grants to his name. The expert serves as a reviewer for several medical and neuroscience journals and has been awarded on several occasions for his contributions to the field. Currently, he is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Co-Director of the Peripheral Nerve Center at Stanford University Medical Center.
Clinical Professor, A Prestigious Medical School in California
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Yale University
Santa Barbara,
California
This highly qualified expert is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, by courtesy, and Director of Minimally Invasive NeuroSpine Surgery at a prestigious hospital in CA. He is focused on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for diseases of the spine and cares for patients with a wide range of spinal disorders. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering program with a focus on spinal cord injury and regeneration. Committed to medical device development, neuroregeneration, and non-invasive imaging he accepted a position to complete his MD at the Stanford University School of Medicine. While a medical student, he worked with neurosurgery and the molecular imaging program to develop novel, non-invasive imaging tools and treatments for malignant neoplasms of central nervous system. The expert subsequently completed his neurosurgical residency at Stanford University. As a resident, he was appointed by the President of the United States as a White House Fellow in 2012, serving as Special Assistant to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chuck Hagel to guide Department of Defense Policy on traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and mental health treatment for the United States military. One of 14 people from around the nation to be selected, he served as a speech writer, national security advisor, and health consultant directly to the Secretary of Defense. After completion of his neurosurgical residency, he was awarded the prestigious Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation Post-Residency Clinical Fellowship Grant and completed his fellowship training in minimally invasive and complex deformity spine with both neurosurgical and orthopeadic training. he also completed a clinical scholar rotation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine focused on endoscopic and robotic spine surgery. His research efforts are focused on the utilization of large national databases to assess cost, quality, and effectiveness of various treatment algorithms as well as predictive analytics. He is also an author and writes about current events, health policy, and public health-related topics for the San Francisco Chronicle, The Daily Beast, The BBC, and the Huffington Post.
Director, Minimally Invasive NeuroSpine Surgery, A Prominent Hospital in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Stanford University
Stanford,
California
As a neurologist with double board certification in General Neurology and Neurocritical Care, this expert has a strong track record of teaching and publication on the subjects of management and intervention in traumatic injury and neurological disease. He was formerly a clinical instructor in the department of Neurosurgery at UCLA Medical Center. He currently is the Director of the Neurocritical Care fellowship program, Director of the Tele-stroke program, and an assistant professor of Neurology in Critical Care and Stroke at a top-ranked university medical center.
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Top Ranked University
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Los Angeles,
California
This highly-qualified double board-certified expert has over 35 years of experience as a neurosurgeon. He has been staff neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Systems. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME). He completed an internship in general surgery at Maimonides Medical Center affiliated with the State University of New York, and a residency in neurological surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the California Association of Neurological Surgeons. Throughout his career, this expert has received various awards for his work, including America's Top Surgeons Award and a Distinguished Scholar Award. He has presented at academic conferences, and has authored scientific articles. Currently, this expert has a neurosurgery private practice in California.
Staff Neurosurgeon, A private practice in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tehran University
Westlake Village,
California
This expert earned his BS from the University of California at Irvine before earning his MD at Johns Hopkins University. He went on to complete a fellowship in surgical epilepsy and a residency in neurosurgery at the University of Southern California. In addition, he is licensed as a fluoroscopy x-ray operator. He is very active in his field as a member of multiple professional societies including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society. This expert has formerly worked as an attending neurosurgeon at the University of Southern California Medical Center. Currently, this expert is an attending physician at a medical center in California.
Chief, A Medical Center in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University
Newport Beach,
California
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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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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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