Seizure Disorders Expert Witnesses

Santa Monica, California

Neurology, Epilepsy - Neurology, EEG Interpretation, PACT Act Post, Independent Medical Examination, Traumatic Brain Injury TBI, Concussion, Concussion Syndrome, Medical Legal Review, Epilepsy, Head Trauma, Stroke, Expert Witness, Seizure Disorders, Brain Injury, Dementia, Clinical Neurophysiology, Toxic Exposure, Migraine

David Y. Ko, M.D. is a board-certified neurologist with over 33 years of clinical, academic, research, and leadership experience. Dr. Ko has served as Chief of Neurology at both LAC+USC Medical Center and the Loma Linda VA Medical Center. His expertise includes general neurology, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI), seizure disorders, clinical neurophysiology, EEG interpretation, toxic exposures, and neurological disability evaluation. Dr. Ko has authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications, delivered more than 700 medical presentations worldwide, and served as an investigator in numerous FDA-regulated clinical trials. He is highly experienced in medical-legal consulting, independent medical examinations, record review, depositions, and courtroom testimony in both state and federal matters. Dr. Ko currently provides expert witness services through Neuro Experts, PC.

Irvine, California

Neurology, Technology - Neurology expert, Stroke, Cognitive impairment, Pharma litigation, Seizure disorders, Academic neurologist, TBI, Dementia, Device litigation, Causation analysis, Medical malpractice, Neuroimaging, IME record review, Elder abuse neglect, Standard of care, Standard of care neurology, Disability eval, Neuropsych review, Disability eval

I am a board-certified academic neurologist providing medical-legal consultation and expert witness services across a broad range of neurological matters. I hold a faculty appointment at a major academic medical center, where my work includes direct clinical care, clinical/translational research, and the supervision and education of trainees. I have authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and regularly apply evidence-based medicine, outcomes research, and contemporary neurological science to complex questions of causation, standard of care, and damages. My expertise includes evaluation of neurological disease and injury, prognosis, impairment, and functional outcomes. I am experienced in interpreting complex longitudinal medical records, neuroimaging (CT/MRI), and neurologic testing and in integrating the medical record with the scientific literature to form clear, defensible opinions. I approach each matter with independence and objectivity, emphasizing methodological ri...

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...

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...