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This highly qualified expert is board certified in neurosurgery and has been practicing for 12+ years. He completed his residency training in neurosurgery at Penn State University and his fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital. He has a Master of Science in Public Health from Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He is a member of various professional associations, including the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He has maintained an ambitious research track record in pediatric and general neurosurgery for which he has been awarded highly coveted grants from private and NIH sources. Over consecutive years he has been awarded his institution's highest accolades for clinical and laboratory investigations. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications, numerous book chapter contributions and a book on nerves and nerve injury. He currently an Assistant Professor of neurosurgery at a major university medical center and is an attending at two major US hospitals.
Co-Director, A university-affiliated medical center in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Hershey,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert earned his BA, MS, and MD at Tulane University prior to completing a surgery internship, neurological surgery residency, and special basic-neurosciences fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. He is very active in his field as a member of multiple professional organizations which include the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Pittsburgh Neuroscience Society. His expertise is highlighted by his 30+ combined published journal articles, books/book chapters, and abstracts. He has formerly served as an instructor in neurosurgery at Duke University and as an a director of the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, this expert is a Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery at a large academic medical institution.
Clinical Professor, A Large Academic Medical Institution
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert earned both his BS and his MD from K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center. After completing a Residency in Internal Medicine at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, he went on to complete another Residency in Neurology at Drexel University. He then went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Neurocritical Care and Neuroanesthesia at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This expert is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Neurology and is certified in the Subspecialty of Neurocritical Care. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and is also a member of multiple medical societies including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Neurology. Formerly, he served as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Currently, he is a practicing Attending Neurologist at a University Hospital where he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Critical Care. Additionally, he serves as a Course Director and Fellowship Director for a top ranked Medical School.
Director, A medical company in PA
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center
Doylestown,
Pennsylvania
This board-certified expert in orthopedic surgery specializes in spinal procedures. He earned his MD from Georgetown University following a BA from the University of California Santa Barbara. The expert also holds an MS in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Georgetown University and a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at the Mayo Clinic. The expert formerly served as an orthopedic surgeon in the Mayo Health Care system. He currently serves as a surgical preceptor and instructor for a minimally invasive spine center in Pennsylvania and as a spine surgeon at an area spine center.
Spine Surgeon, A PA Spine Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University
Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania
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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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