Seizure Disorders Expert Witnesses

Ada, Michigan

Epilepsy, Neurology - Seizure disorders, seizure and driving, seizure meds, psychogenic attacks, psychogenic spells, head trauma, traumatic brain injury, headache

Dr. Philip Michael McCarthy, DO, is a neurologist and epileptologist with specialized expertise in managing complex neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy (seizures) and stroke. He is currently part of the Corewell Health West Epilepsy Center, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, where he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including neurology residents and epilepsy fellows, to deliver cutting-edge care. His advanced training includes a fellowship in epilepsy, with a focus on magnetoencephalography, stereo-EEG, and management of medically refractory epilepsy. Dr. McCarthy has a broad range of clinical and academic experience, including serving as a stroke neurologist and supervising neurology residents in high-pressure hospital settings. As an independent medical examiner (IME), he provides expert evaluations for workers' compensation, disability claims, and motor vehicle collisions. His dedication to education and research is evident in his multiple grand rounds presentations...

New Jersey

Neuropsychology, Vocational Rehabilitation - Cognitive, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Head Trauma, neurocognitive disorders, seizure disorders, psychological, learning disabilities, emotional distress, job assessment, vocational assessment, psychological testing, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, memory impairment

I am licensed as a psychologist in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and board certified as both a clinical neuropsychologist and vocational expert with the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology and the American Board of Vocational Experts. I provide for comprehensive neuropsychological and vocational evaluations for individuals (children, adolescents, adults) presenting with various forms of learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, memory loss, cognitive impairment, concussions, attention problems, acquired brain injuries, competency issues and dementia. when performing a neuropsychological evaluation, these evaluations are focused on identifying areas of neurocognitive strength and weakness. Focus is not only on the degree or nature of the impairment that the individual presents with, but also how this impacts the individual’s activities of daily living. This includes the ability to return to school or work; and also the individu...

JENKINTOWN, Pennsylvania

Neuropsychology, Vocational Rehabilitation - Cognitive, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Head Trauma, neurocognitive disorders, seizure disorders, psychological, learning disabilities, emotional distress, job assessment, vocational assessment, psychological testing, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, memory impairment

I am licensed as a psychologist in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and board certified as both a clinical neuropsychologist and vocational expert with the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology and the American Board of Vocational Experts. I provide for comprehensive neuropsychological and vocational evaluations for individuals (children, adolescents, adults) presenting with various forms of learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, memory loss, cognitive impairment, concussions, attention problems, acquired brain injuries, competency issues and dementia. when performing a neuropsychological evaluation, these evaluations are focused on identifying areas of neurocognitive strength and weakness. Focus is not only on the degree or nature of the impairment that the individual presents with, but also how this impacts the individual’s activities of daily living. This includes the ability to return to school or work; and also the individu...