Balance Expert Witnesses

Balance expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on balance. The balance expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Geriatrics, Neurology, Nursing Homes, Otolaryngology, Otology, Otoneurology, and Physical Therapy.

Gregory T. Whitman, M.D.

Huntington Beach, California
Neurology, Otoneurology - traumatic brain injury, dizziness, vertigo, vestibular tests, cognition, inner ear, gait, balance, Meniere, concussion, neurology, causation, capacity, long-term disability, trauma, nystagmus, alcohol withdrawal, carbon monoxide, spinal disorders, stroke
Board-certified neurologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Author, speaker, former clinical faculty at UCLA, UC Irvine, Harvard. Former Neurology Residency Program Director, Neurology Clerkship Director at UC Irvine. 15+ years forensic experience, including rebuttals of opposing experts, review of complaints and motions, consultation to help prepare for depositions and cross examination. Extensive clinical practice experience with most areas of Neurology and Otoneurology. Contributor to multiple medical books. Co-author of "Dizziness Why You Feel Dizzy and What Will Help You Feel Better," a Johns Hopkins Univ. Press book. Experienced public speaker. Law firms: please call my cell phone (310)890-1470.

Jennifer A Robbins, MPT

Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Physical Therapy - geriatrics, Orthopedics, Spinal Disorders, Joint Replacements, Shoulder Impingement, falls, Vestibular Conditions, balance, Oncology, Parkinson's Disease, Concussion, low back pain
Advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and orthopedics. CEU list available upon request. Clinical experience across the continuum of care from acute through outpatient. Experienced reviewing with managed care/insurance.

Kent A. Edwards, PT,DPT,GCS,CLWT

Brooks Rehab Home Health

Homosassa, Florida
Physical Therapy, Geriatrics - Elderly, Geriatrics, lymphedema, home health care, Outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, falls, assisted living facility, balance, orthopedics, sub-acute, rehabilitation, acute care, rehab, long term care, exercise, total joint replacement, physical medicine and rehabilitation
Dr. Edwards has been a practicing physical therapist since 2005 after earning his Bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida. He then earned his Doctorate in Physical therapy from A.T. Still University in 2015. He has significant clinical experience in multiple settings, including home health, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics and acute care hospitals. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions. Dr. Edwards has been an APTA Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist for over 20 years and is also a Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist. He continues to work as an experienced physical therapy clinician, but has also worked as a clinical educator, manager and trainer in multiple settings. Geriatric Clinical Specialist Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist Falls Expert Rehabilitation Expert Home Health Care Expert Standards of Care Expert...

Glenn W Knox, MD, JD, FACS, FACHE

ENT, Ear, Dizzy - University of Florida Faculty

University of Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Otolaryngology, Otology - Balance, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implant, Deafness, Dizziness, Imbalance, Facial Nerve, Head Trauma, Hearing Loss, Ear Injury, airbag, Menieres, mTBI, Whiplash, Malpractice, patent, ENT, TBI, Vertigo, ear ringing
Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating and operating on ear, balance, and hearing conditions. He has medical and surgical expertise in all common otolaryngologic disorders with special interest in hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, surgical complications, and facial paralysis. Dr. Knox is also experienced in determining causation in complex ENT cases. Most recently, Dr. Knox has been working with multiple clients and testified on tinnitus and hearing loss from faulty ear plug noise protection. Dr. Knox has had extensive experience with public speaking, including deposition testimony and scientific presentations. Currently, he is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida. He has two recent publications regarding coronavirus. He is also President of Nitinetics LLC, providing consulting and expert witness services and ...

Glenn W Knox, MD, JD, FACS, FACHE

ENT, Ear, Dizzy - University of Florida Faculty

University of Florida

Georgia
Otolaryngology, Otology - Balance, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implant, Deafness, Dizziness, Imbalance, Facial Nerve, Head Trauma, Hearing Loss, Ear Injury, airbag, Menieres, mTBI, Whiplash, Malpractice, patent, ENT, TBI, Vertigo, ear ringing
Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating and operating on ear, balance, and hearing conditions. He has medical and surgical expertise in all common otolaryngologic disorders with special interest in hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, surgical complications, and facial paralysis. Dr. Knox is also experienced in determining causation in complex ENT cases. Most recently, Dr. Knox has been working with multiple clients and testified on tinnitus and hearing loss from faulty ear plug noise protection. Dr. Knox has had extensive experience with public speaking, including deposition testimony and scientific presentations. Currently, he is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida. He has two recent publications regarding coronavirus. He is also President of Nitinetics LLC, providing consulting and expert witness services and ...

Glenn W Knox, MD, JD, FACS, FACHE

ENT, Ear, Dizzy - University of Florida Faculty

University of Florida

Illinois
Otolaryngology, Otology - Balance, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implant, Deafness, Dizziness, Imbalance, Facial Nerve, Head Trauma, Hearing Loss, Ear Injury, airbag, Menieres, mTBI, Whiplash, Malpractice, patent, ENT, TBI, Vertigo, ear ringing
Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating and operating on ear, balance, and hearing conditions. He has medical and surgical expertise in all common otolaryngologic disorders with special interest in hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, surgical complications, and facial paralysis. Dr. Knox is also experienced in determining causation in complex ENT cases. Most recently, Dr. Knox has been working with multiple clients and testified on tinnitus and hearing loss from faulty ear plug noise protection. Dr. Knox has had extensive experience with public speaking, including deposition testimony and scientific presentations. Currently, he is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida. He has two recent publications regarding coronavirus. He is also President of Nitinetics LLC, providing consulting and expert witness services and ...

William R Thompson, PT, DPT, PhD

Physical Therapy, Falls, Fractures, & SNF Expert

Zionsville, Indiana
Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes - Geriatrics, skilled nursing facility (SNF), Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, long term care, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture
Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions. In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines ...

Dr. Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT

Missoula, Montana
Physical Therapy - Outpatient orthopedics, workman's compensation, MVA, falls, balance, personal injury, chronic pain, dry needling, spine injury, spinal rehab, joint replacements, CRPS
Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT is a practicing physical therapist and expert in the field of physical therapy as a practitioner and clinic manager. Jessica has 14 years of clinical experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting. She has extensive experience working with post-operative rehabilitation, geriatrics, spine injuries, chronic pain and acute injuries that are treated on a daily basis. Jessica also has participated in several depositions starting in 2009 and served as an expert witness in trial. Her experience for over 14 years gives her an advantage of explaining medical diagnosis and anatomy to the common person. With meticulous documentation standards in her own practice, these skills will also be delivered to her report writing and research that becomes an asset for both plaintiffs and defense.

Glenn W Knox, MD, JD, FACS, FACHE

ENT, Ear, Dizzy - University of Florida Faculty

University of Florida

Ohio
Otolaryngology, Otology - Balance, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implant, Deafness, Dizziness, Imbalance, Facial Nerve, Head Trauma, Hearing Loss, Ear Injury, airbag, Menieres, mTBI, Whiplash, Malpractice, patent, ENT, TBI, Vertigo, ear ringing
Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating and operating on ear, balance, and hearing conditions. He has medical and surgical expertise in all common otolaryngologic disorders with special interest in hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, surgical complications, and facial paralysis. Dr. Knox is also experienced in determining causation in complex ENT cases. Most recently, Dr. Knox has been working with multiple clients and testified on tinnitus and hearing loss from faulty ear plug noise protection. Dr. Knox has had extensive experience with public speaking, including deposition testimony and scientific presentations. Currently, he is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida. He has two recent publications regarding coronavirus. He is also President of Nitinetics LLC, providing consulting and expert witness services and ...

Glenn W Knox, MD, JD, FACS, FACHE

ENT, Ear, Dizzy - University of Florida Faculty

University of Florida

Texas
Otolaryngology, Otology - Balance, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implant, Deafness, Dizziness, Imbalance, Facial Nerve, Head Trauma, Hearing Loss, Ear Injury, airbag, Menieres, mTBI, Whiplash, Malpractice, patent, ENT, TBI, Vertigo, ear ringing
Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating and operating on ear, balance, and hearing conditions. He has medical and surgical expertise in all common otolaryngologic disorders with special interest in hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, surgical complications, and facial paralysis. Dr. Knox is also experienced in determining causation in complex ENT cases. Most recently, Dr. Knox has been working with multiple clients and testified on tinnitus and hearing loss from faulty ear plug noise protection. Dr. Knox has had extensive experience with public speaking, including deposition testimony and scientific presentations. Currently, he is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida. He has two recent publications regarding coronavirus. He is also President of Nitinetics LLC, providing consulting and expert witness services and ...