Parkinson's Disease Expert Witnesses

Santa Monica, California

Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology - neuroscience, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimers, psychiatry, medical imaging, MRI, X-ray, EEG, brain injury, toxicology, hyoid bone, ultrasound, error analysis, image segmentation, manganese, mining, childhood developmental disorders, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DNA, Statistics

PK Douglas, PhD expertwitness.neuroAI@gmail.com Citations: 4000+ Publications: 200+ i10 index: 29 SUMMARY: - Expert witness who has analyzed thousands of MRI and functional MRI images. - Lectured in over 20 countries at some of the most prestigious universities and scientific meetings. - Study section for the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) - Publications on traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease - Additional methods include: ECG, EKG, fluoroscope, ultrasound, DNA, genetics, and toxicology EDUCATION Johns Hopkins University B.S. Biomedical Engineering University of Pennsylvania Masters Biotechnology, Summa Cum Laude University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D. Neuroengineering, ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS University College London (2023-) Hon. Senior Lecturer Queen Square Institute for Neurology UCLA (2015-2022) Assistant Research Professor, Researcher Department of Psychiatry & Biobeha...

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, post operative orthopedics

Clinical experience across the continuum of care from acute through outpatient. Experienced reviewing with managed care/insurance. Advanced training in orthopedics, vestibular conditions, and concussion. Graduate Degree and Training Clinical Research Organization and Management.

Winter Park, Florida

Neurology - Independent Medical Exams, Medical Records Reviews, Legal Medicine, Stroke, Epilepsy, Dementia, Falls, Osteopathic Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Headaches, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck & Back Pain, Concussions and head injuries, TBI

Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry Dr. Pineless has served Central Florida at both the state and local levels. He was President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2012-2013. He was FOMA District President for Central Florida prior to his state presidency. Dr. Pineless is currently a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Medical Sports Advisory Committee. He served as Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital East Orlando for many years. Dr. Pineless was honored as Physician of the Year on multiple occasions by the hospital. He was on the Florida Hospital Board of Trustees for 4 years. He was elected by his peers as a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Neurologists and Psychiatrists and Fellow in the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Pineless served as medical director for NeuLife Rehabilitation in Mt. Dora, FL from 2014-2017. Dr. Pineless was named as one of Orlando Magazine’s Top Doctors on numerous...

Orlando, Florida

Neurology - headaches, dizziness, memory loss, neurocognitive deficits, anxiety, depression, PTSD, board certified, fellowship trained, clinical neurology, movement disorders, complex neurological care, gait disorders, Parkinson's disease, tremors, cognitive disorders, slip and fall, PIP, malpractice, causation

Dr. Vikram Shivkumar is a fellowship-trained, Board-certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN). He currently serves as the Director of Movement Disorders at Orlando Health, where he leads clinical and research initiatives and oversees complex neurological care. With over a decade of experience in academic and clinical neurology, Dr. Shivkumar specializes in the precise diagnosis and management of gait disorders, Parkinson’s disease, cognitive disorders, and tremors. Throughout his career, Dr. Shivkumar has been recognized for his diagnostic excellence and commitment to objective clinical evaluation. Dr. Shivkumar is licensed in Florida and maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Beyond his research and clinical practice, Dr. Shaath has experience performing Compulsory Medical Examinations (CMEs) and Independent Medical Record Reviews, demonstrating his compete...

Melbourne, Florida

Speech-Language Pathology, Geriatrics - Dysphagia, Choking, Aspiration Pneumonia, Weight Loss, Dehydration, Malnutriiton, Dementia, Stroke/ CVA, TBI, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Communication Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, SLP, Neurogenic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders

As a forensic speech-language pathologist with 18 years of experience, I specialize in legal consulting and expert witnessing services for both plaintiff and defense medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases nationwide. My expertise is in cases involving dysphagia, choking, aspiration, weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, developmental disabilities, dementia, and neurogenic disorders such as stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s disease. As a graduate of the University of Florida, I received my BA in communication sciences and disorders and gerontology in 2006, and a MA in speech-language pathology in 2008. I hold additional certifications in dysphagia management and Parkinson's Disease and am a Certified Dementia Provider (CDP). With a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), I am qualified to opine on legal cases nationwide. I’m committed to evidence-based practices and maintaining the standard of care in speech-langua...

Las vegas, Nevada

Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - critical care neurology, head trauma, neck and back injuries, Seizures Epilepsy, Numbness in extremeties, carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical lumbosacral radiculopathy, Multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, CVA/TIA's, Dizziness, Neuromuscular issues, memory issues/Dementia, Headaches, Neuropathy, Dystonia, Tremors, Gait disoders

I am a quadruple Board-certified Neurologist and Stanford trained Neurophysiologist based in Las Vegas. I provide personal injury neurology services, IME evaluations and expert witness services for neurological injury cases. I have both certifications and psychiatry and neurology, American Board of independent medical examiner's, American Board of psychiatry and neurology added qualification clinical neurophysiology, American Board of psychiatry and neurology added qualification brain injury medicine. I am also board-certified disability examiner. My internship training with emphasis over internal medicine was done at Kern Medical Center/UCLA affiliate program. My residency training was done at VA West Los Angeles/UCLA neurology program. After the neurology training, I pursued my clinical neurophysiology and intraoperative monitoring at Stanford University Palo Alto California.

Sandusky, Ohio

Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine - General neurology, neurology expert witness, traumatic brain injury, concussion, back and spinal cord injuries, neurological injury, peripheral nerve injuries, Parkinson's disease, dementia

I am a board certified neurologist and have been in practice since 1989. My 35 years in clinical practice in the inpatient and outpatient setting has given me considerable experience in the field of general neurology and serves as the basis for me providing both high quality patient care and forensic analysis. I have considerable experience evaluating traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims. When I serve as an expert witness, perform a medical review or IME, I provide a complete, comprehensive and thorough analysis of all the information presented to me and formulate opinions that are objective and to a reasonable degree of medical certainty.

Houston, Texas

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, Seizures/Epilepsy, Nerve and Muscle disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Headache disorders, Stroke, Neurodegenerative disorders, Ataxia, Auto-Immune encephalitis, Neurodiagnostics: EEG, EMG, IOM

Currently works in Houston, Tx as an outpatient neurologist, and double board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. Legal medicine is an integral part of his practice with participation in preparing medical expert opinions, depositions as well as independent medical examinations. Large array of patient types seen in an outpatient setting such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Ataxia, Auto Epilepsy, Nerve and Muscle disorders, Neurodegenerative Disorders, sleep disorder, Headache disorders, and ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Performing and interpretation of neurodiagnostic studies is part of Dr. Chachere's daily practice as well. Also, currently working as a sideline neurologist at a local high school for on field concussion care. Actively participates in local (Harris County Neurologic Society) and state (Texas Neurologic Society) neurologic societies to stay on the cusp of the field of neurology.