Brain Trauma Expert Witnesses

Brain trauma 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 brain trauma. The brain trauma expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, and Spine Surgery & Spine Care.

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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Arizona
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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YITING Yang, MD

Seasoned Pediatric Neurology MD- Decade experience

San diego, California
Pediatric Neurology - Headache, HIE, Seizures, Epilepsy, Autism, Birth, Pregnancy, Concussion, Brain Trauma, Vision, Hearing, Stroke, Cerebral palsy, Nerve damage, Weakness, Brain Tumor
Seasoned Pediatric Neurology physician with a decade of experience. I was trained at the Mayo Clinic, and I have worked in several academic settings, including at Stanford, Children's Hospital of Atlanta, to name a few. I have also worked in HMO settings, and local clinical settings. I am as comfortable in the inpatient hospital setting as I am in the clinic and reading EEGs. I provide fast turnaround times for review of cases and IME.
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Irvine, California
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Colorado
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

District Of Columbia
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Matthew R Moore, MD, FAANS, FACS

Harvard Trained opinions for spine/brain accidents

Florida Neurosurgical Experts

Lighthouse Point, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Brain Trauma, Concussion, Cranial Surgery, Cranial Trauma, Head Injury, Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Spine Surgery, Spine Injury, Subdural Hematoma, whiplash, herniated disc, neck pain, back pain, slip & fall, assault, deficits, memory loss, disability
Dr Moore is a Harvard & Yale trained board certified neurosurgery specialist and served as on-field neurosurgeon for the Miami Dolphins for over 10 years. Currently, Dr. Moore is Director of Integrated Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute(MNI) of Baptist Health North in Palm Beach County. He sees clinical patients at three office locations and operates three days / week as a busy clinically active neurosurgeon. He works for the NFL as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. He was past Chief of Surgery and Director of Neurosurgery at Broward Health North Trauma Center. Dr Moore is the Founding Director of the First JCAHO accredited Spine Care Center in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade counties of South Florida. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is the oldest, most respected federal inspection authority of healthcare providers. Dr Moore provides expert, credible, unbiased reviews and testimon...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Florida
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Hawaii
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Idaho
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Jason Aldred, MD

Clinical Academic Teaching Neurologist Researcher

Selkirk Neurology

Idaho
Neurology - Parkinson, Tremor, Dystonia, Spasticity, Gait disorders, Falls, Huntington, Electromyography, botulinum toxin, neuropathy, spinal cord, head injury, brain trauma, brain, radiculopathy, movement disorders, pain, cognitive, dementia, paralysis
Expert Witness Profile: Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN: Dr. Jason Aldred is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neuromuscular neurology, with over 16 years of clinical experience serving patients with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, and complex nerve, brain, and spine disorders. As owner of Selkirk Neurology, PLLC, and Inland Northwest Research, LLC, he has provided specialized neurological care to the Spokane and Inland Northwest communities since 2009. Dr. Aldred currently serves as Director of the Huntington Disease Center of Excellence at Selkirk Neurology and was elected President of the Washington State Neurological Society in 2025, having served on its board since 2021. Clinical and Academic Experience: Dr. Aldred maintains an active clinical practice while serving as a clinical educator for residents in psychiatry and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, as well as medical students at the University of Washington and Washington S...
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Kyle B Walsh, MD, MS

Neurocritical Care, Emergency Medicine, Stroke

Villa Hills, Kentucky
Emergency Medicine, Neurocritical Care - Emergency Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Stroke, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Trauma, Intensive Care, Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Anoxic Brain Injury, Pulmonary emboli, Heart Attack, Lacerations, Overdose, ARDS, Spine Injury, Trauma, Sepsis, Seizures, Central/Arterial Lines, Abdominal Pain
I am Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Neurocritical Care. In addition to active practice in these fields, I also specialize in acute stroke treatment as a member of an academic institutional stroke team.  I have extensive research experience, serving an investigator for multiple studies, including currently being Principal Investigator for a multimillion dollar research grant related to stroke.  My broad clinical training and experience, with active clinical practice at both an academic tertiary medical center and a community hospital, have provided a strong foundation to review a wide range of cases, as described in the keywords above; this includes all patients presenting to the emergency department or intensive care unit along with additional subspecialty expertise in emergent and critical neurological conditions. Please do not hestitate to contact me regarding any inquiries or additional questions.
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Maryland
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Jurgen Luders, MD

Actively operating neurosurgeon expert witness

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Neurological Surgery - Complex spine, Epilepsy surgery, Brain tumors, Spine trauma, Brain trauma, IMEs, Pedicle screws, Intracranial hemorrhage, Spinal abscess, cauda equina, Brain abscess, Whiplash, Spinal fusion, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Spinal cord injury, Pseudoarthrosis, Disc herniation, Cervical artificial disc
Board certified, Cleveland clinic trained and actively practicing neurosurgeon. Associate clinical professor at the College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Greater than 20 years of clinical experience with an average of 500 cases per year. With a focus of spine surgery, epilepsy, surgery, tumors of the nervous system, and trauma. Greater than 10 years experience in expert witness, IME and record review.
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Michigan
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Jason Aldred, MD

Clinical Academic Teaching Neurologist Researcher

Selkirk Neurology

Montana
Neurology - Parkinson, Tremor, Dystonia, Spasticity, Gait disorders, Falls, Huntington, Electromyography, botulinum toxin, neuropathy, spinal cord, head injury, brain trauma, brain, radiculopathy, movement disorders, pain, cognitive, dementia, paralysis
Expert Witness Profile: Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN: Dr. Jason Aldred is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neuromuscular neurology, with over 16 years of clinical experience serving patients with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, and complex nerve, brain, and spine disorders. As owner of Selkirk Neurology, PLLC, and Inland Northwest Research, LLC, he has provided specialized neurological care to the Spokane and Inland Northwest communities since 2009. Dr. Aldred currently serves as Director of the Huntington Disease Center of Excellence at Selkirk Neurology and was elected President of the Washington State Neurological Society in 2025, having served on its board since 2021. Clinical and Academic Experience: Dr. Aldred maintains an active clinical practice while serving as a clinical educator for residents in psychiatry and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, as well as medical students at the University of Washington and Washington S...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Nevada
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Nevada
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

New Jersey
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

New York
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

North Carolina
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Ohio
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Oregon
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Puerto Rico
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Texas
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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John (J.D.) D Day, MD

Award Winning Neurosurgeon, Experienced Expert

J.D. Day, M.D., FAANS

EL PASO, Texas
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Brain Trauma, Brain Aneurysm, Spine Trauma, Spine Tumor, Spinal Surgery, Meningioma, Brain Surgery, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Acoustic Neuroma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Whiplash
Award winning physician with 30 years experience in the practice of Neurological surgery, certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Former Chairman and Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Currently the Director of Neurosurgery at University Medical Center of El Paso (Texas) and Nexus Neuroscience (HealthGrades Top 100 in Spinal Surgery 2025-2026). Extensive experience in review and testimony as an expert witness in Neurosurgery on behalf of plaintiff and defense. Experienced with quality assurance and peer-review in hospital and clinic settings.
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

U.S. Virgin Islands
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Virginia
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...
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Jason Aldred, MD

Clinical Academic Teaching Neurologist Researcher

Selkirk Neurology

Spokane, Washington
Neurology - Parkinson, Tremor, Dystonia, Spasticity, Gait disorders, Falls, Huntington, Electromyography, botulinum toxin, neuropathy, spinal cord, head injury, brain trauma, brain, radiculopathy, movement disorders, pain, cognitive, dementia, paralysis
Expert Witness Profile: Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN: Dr. Jason Aldred is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neuromuscular neurology, with over 16 years of clinical experience serving patients with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, and complex nerve, brain, and spine disorders. As owner of Selkirk Neurology, PLLC, and Inland Northwest Research, LLC, he has provided specialized neurological care to the Spokane and Inland Northwest communities since 2009. Dr. Aldred currently serves as Director of the Huntington Disease Center of Excellence at Selkirk Neurology and was elected President of the Washington State Neurological Society in 2025, having served on its board since 2021. Clinical and Academic Experience: Dr. Aldred maintains an active clinical practice while serving as a clinical educator for residents in psychiatry and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, as well as medical students at the University of Washington and Washington S...
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Washington
Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma • Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Vol...