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Spine Injury Expert Witnesses

Spine injury 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 spine injury. The spine injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Biomechanics, Brain Injury Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Life Care Planning, Neurocritical Care, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuroradiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant.

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Simon Dardashti, MD, MS

Pain Medicine Expert Witness | PI & Med Mal

Expert Medical Services LLC

Arizona

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Pain Management, CRPS, RSD, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, Spine Injury, Radiculopathy, Neuropathy, Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulator, Epidural, Nerve blocks, Opioid Management, Causation, Independent Medical Exams (IME), Future Care, Standard of Care, Disability Evaluation, Cauda equina syndrome

Dr. Simon Dardashti is a board-certified Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology physician with active clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions. He provides medical-legal case review, expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Case Reviews for Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys. Fast communication and timely report turnaround. Experienced in authoring Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 reports and providing deposition and trial testimony under FRCP standards. Medical areas of expertise encompass a wide range of conditions and treatments, including: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)/reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), amputations, cauda equina syndrome, motor vehicle accidents, spinal cord stimulation (SCS), spinal injury, epidurals, whiplash, dog bites, disability, neck and back pain, spinal cord injury, sciatica, nerve blocks, radiculopathy, neuropathy...

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Roland Hamilton, MD

Brain and Spine Expert Witness

Arizona

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Neurology, Independent Medical Examination, Stroke, Brain Death, Seizure, Spine Injury, Herniated disc, Motor Vehicle accident, nerve injury, Dementia, Back Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Encephalitis, Headaches, Head Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain

I am a board-certified Neurologist with neurophysiology training. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury patients and working in personal injury clinics. My practice also consists of managing neurologic emergencies such as strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neurologic infections, migraines, head/brain injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders. I review legal cases, perform independent medical examinations, and participate in depositions and trials.

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Farr Ajir, MD, MBA, FACS, CIME

Neurological Surgery

Westlake Village, California

Neurological Surgery, Neurology - Neurosurgery, IME, Independent Medical Examinations, Spine Injury, Brain Injury, TBI, Independent Medical Evaluations, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Spine Injury, Personal Injury, Stroke, Nerve Injury, Trauma, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Head Injury, Post Concussion Syndrome, Concussion, Causation, Spinal Cord Injury

Board Certified neurological surgeon with more than 35 years experience. Dr. Ajir has been staff neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Systems. Diplomate American Board of Neurological Surgery. Certified American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. Fellow American College of Surgeons. Diplomate American College of Physician Executives. Medical Board of California Medical Reviewer.

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Peyman Golshani

Neurologist & TBI Specialist w 23 yrs Experience

Neuro Experts, PC

Santa Monica, California

Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Whiplash, Trauma, Back Pain, Head Trauma, Medical Malpractice, Neurology, Seizure, Epilepsy, Expert Witness, Spine Injury, Mild TBI, Migraine, Capacity Evaluation, Injury, Concussion, Memory Loss, PTSD

Dr. Peyman Golshani is a dual-trained neurologist and neuroscientist with over 20 years of clinical and research experience. He earned his BA from UC Berkeley and his MD/PhD from UC Irvine, followed by residency training at UCLA, where he currently serves as a Professor in Residence in the Department of Neurology. As a board-certified neurologist at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center and director of an NIH-funded research laboratory, Dr. Golshani bridges the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and frontline clinical care. He possesses extensive expertise in the treatment of epilepsy, chronic headaches, and diverse neurological disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Golshani has a distinguished track record in managing complex cases of head trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Throughout his two decades of practice, he has remained dedicated to medical education, mentoring the next generation of medical students and residents at UCLA. His deep integra...

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Fawaz Faisal, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Burbank, California

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications

Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years. Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.

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Irina V. Wiliiams, MD, MHA

Expert Anesthesiologist, Pain Mgmt Board Cert, MHA

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Oakland, California

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Inpatient Hospital Policy, Pharmaceutical Intervention, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spine Injury, Disability Evaluation, Impairment due to Pain, IME, Nerve Damage, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Operative Complications, Regulatory Compliance

Dr. Irina V. Williams is a distinguished and Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, recognized for her expertise in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Dr. Williams completed her Anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University’s Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by a prestigious Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. In her clinical role, Dr. Williams specializes in the treatment of complex pain conditions, including spine disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain related to trauma and substance use disorders. She is adept in various interventional procedures, utilizing fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided techniques to manage chronic pain effectively. Dr Williams built and developed an Interdisciplinary Pain management service within Alameda Health System. Under her leadership, the Pain Medicin...

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Simon Dardashti, MD, MS

Pain Medicine Expert Witness | PI & Med Mal

Expert Medical Services LLC

Los Angeles, California

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Neil Brown, MD, PhD, FACS(C) FACS FAANS

Neurological Surgery and Biomechanics

Minimally Invasive Spine & Neurosurgery Inc

Sarasota, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Biomechanics - neurosurgery, spine surgery, spine injury, brain injury, spinal cord injury, spinal biomechanics, slip and fall, trip and fall, motor vehicle accidents

My clinical opinions are based upon twenty-six years as a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon. Likewise, biomechanical opinions are based upon an BSc (Hon) in Applied Mathematics, an MSc in Physics, and a PhD in Medical Biophysics. I have also been inducted as a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, which as a requirement for membership, requires ten or more biomechanical articles published in peer-reviewed journals. I have testified in over 100 depositions and in 15 trials. Opinions related to injury causation, especially with regard to Personal Injuries (slip/trip and falls, motor vehicle accidents), are examined qualitatively for biomechanical consistency with the known biodynamics required for injury of structures (typically a question of traumatic causation of disc herniations). Opinions related to medical malpractice follow the stringent guidelines of impartial testimony by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Bad outcomes do not necessary mean ...

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Jayson A Sack, MD

Spine and Cranial Neurosurgeon

Tampa, Florida

Neurological Surgery - Spine, Brain, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, subdural, epidural, spine fracture, spine fusion, laminectomy, spine injury, brain tumor, spine tumor, spine infection, epidural abscess, cauda equina, spinal cord, spinal stenosis, cord compression, diskectomy

I am a board-certified neurological surgeon specializing in neurosurgery. I specialize in both simple and complex spine conditions, as well as intracranial neurosurgery. I am a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. I strive to provide exceptional, compassionate care for a wide range of spine and brain-related issues. In addition, I continue to explore new ways to limit morbidity, minimize risk, and improve outcomes through the latest technology and innovation. My relationship with God is what drew me to medicine. I consider myself a servant of God first, and it is only through HIS guidance and grace that I can do what I do. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids, staying fit through triathlon training, and actively keeping up with my faith through involvement in my church. As an expert witness, I commit to providing the highest quality of service ...

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Macarthur Drake, Jr., M.D., M.S., MBA

Radiology, Neuroradiology, and Biomechanics

The Omerian Group

Miami Beach, Florida

Neuroradiology, Radiology - Neuroradiology, Brain Imaging, Spine Imaging, CT, Neuroimaging, MRI, MRA, CTA, Diagnostic Radiology, Teleradiology, Biomechanical Analysis, Head and Neck, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Physician Leadership, Spine Injury, Biomechanics, Healthcare Administration, Medical Management, Case Analysis

Active diagnostic radiologist and fellowship-trained neuroradiologist with multidisciplinary experience spanning radiology, engineering, and medical consultation, providing engineering-informed radiologic analysis relevant to imaging interpretation, event analysis, and medically-related technical review. 20+ years of diagnostic radiology practice experience. Practice experience spanning hospital-based, outpatient, teleradiology, and consultation environments. 10+ years of radiology consultation, imaging review, and case analysis. Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital Diagnostic Radiology Residency – Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida Early-career biomedical engineering research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Former NASA Engineering Intern and former GE Aircraft Engineering Intern. Medical licenses in more than 20 U.S. jurisdictions, including active licenses in FL, CA, WA, IL, MT, NM, and NY.

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Simon Dardashti, MD, MS

Pain Medicine Expert Witness | PI & Med Mal

Expert Medical Services LLC

Florida

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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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Roland Hamilton, MD

Brain and Spine Expert Witness

Decatur, Georgia

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Scott A Kelly, MD

Board-Certified Interventional Spine Physician

Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute

Atlanta, Georgia

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Interventional Spine, Spine Injury, Personal Injury, Impairment Rating, personal injury, Spinal Disorders, Medical-Legal Expert, Medical Record Review, Independent Medical Examinations, Chronic Pain, Expert Witness Testimony, Cervical pain, lumbar pain, worker's compensation, MVA

Scott A. Kelly, MD, FAAPMR, is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician specializing in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. With over 20 years of clinical and medico-legal experience, he provides independent, evidence-based opinions in complex injury and litigation matters. Dr. Kelly performs Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Defense Medical Examinations (DMEs), comprehensive record reviews, and expert witness testimony in cases involving spine injury, chronic pain, neurologic impairment, and catastrophic injury. His expertise includes causation analysis, impairment and disability evaluation, and assessment of medical necessity and standard of care. Clinically, Dr. Kelly performs a broad range of minimally invasive spine procedures and diagnostic interventions, including electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS) and advanced interventional pain procedures. He performs epidural steroid injections, facet injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ...

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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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Amanda Mallory Spillman, DMSc, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Expert Witness

White Coat Medical Legal Consulting

Walton, Kentucky

Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant, Merit Review, PA Standard of Care, Medical Cost Projection, IME Report Writing, Audit Trail, Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Spine Injury, EMR, Causation, Triage, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

Amanda is an Orthopedic PA with over 19 years of clinical practice experience in orthopedics including orthopedic urgent care and spine surgery and emergency medicine. She received her Doctor of Medical Science from A.T. Still University in 2024 and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky in 2007. She obtained her Certification in Medical Legal Consulting from the University of Tennessee in 2024. In addition to clinical practice, she serves as Adjunct Faculty for South College's Doctor of Medical Science program and lectures for Thrive AP's Orthopedic Upskilling program. Amanda also serves as a Director at Large for the Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM) and serves on the Judicial Affairs Commission for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). She also participates in orthopedic medical missions in Nicaragua assisting with total joints and spine surgery. Amanda has served as an expert witness in ...

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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 16 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.

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Simon Dardashti, MD, MS

Pain Medicine Expert Witness | PI & Med Mal

Expert Medical Services LLC

Nevada

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Paul Janda, DO, JD, , CLCP, Wharton MBA

Neurologist/TBI Expert/Life-Care Planner/Attorney

Las Vegas, Nevada

Neurology, Life Care Planning - Neurology Expert, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spine Injury, Stroke, Brain Bleed, Epidural Hematoma, Epidural Abscess, Nerve Injury, Misdiagnosis, Failure to Treat, Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury, Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Accident, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury

Dr. Paul H. Janda, Esq., MBA, CLCP, is the only board-certified neurologist, certified life-care planner, licensed attorney, and Wharton MBA in the United States, uniquely positioned at the intersection of medicine, law, and finance. A nationally recognized expert in traumatic brain injury, Dr. Janda has authored and presented over 100 peer-reviewed publications and research posters, shaping the field through both scholarship and practice. He serves as a Neurology Professor, Residency Program Director, and board-examination author, directly influencing national standards for neurological education and certification. As the founder and president of one of the largest multi-specialty neurology groups in Nevada, Dr. Janda leads comprehensive programs in stroke, neurorehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury, consistently recognized for clinical excellence. He has served as the plaintiff’s expert in a landmark $160 million verdict, and his forensic expertise is frequently sought in com...

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Simon Dardashti, MD, MS

Pain Medicine Expert Witness | PI & Med Mal

Expert Medical Services LLC

Oregon

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Roland Hamilton, MD

Brain and Spine Expert Witness

Tennessee

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Simon Dardashti, MD, MS

Pain Medicine Expert Witness | PI & Med Mal

Expert Medical Services LLC

Texas

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Vishal Kancherla, DO

Spinal Injuries & Procedures Expert Witness

Medical Expert Witness Texas

Austin, Texas

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spine injury, neck injury, spinal cord injuries, motor vehicle accident injures, whiplash, low back pain, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, nerve pain, spinal fractures, neck pain, thoracic pain, spinal fractures, nerve pain

My legal focus lies in the causation and treatment of spine disorders related to MVA, personal injury, work-related injuries, and medical malpractice. I work with both defense and plaintiffs. I have been in clinical practice for 16 years and have performed medico-legal work for 13 years. I have an extensive knowledge base and make use of the official disability guidelines and clinical experience when formulating opinions. I have examined injured persons for law firms, insurance companies, and independent review organizations. I have reviewed tens of thousands of pages of records, files, and medical charts over the last thirteen years. I have been deposed multiple times and am a persuasive and compelling expert witness with a focus on objective data, image interpretation, and a meticulous focus on the details. Real-world clinical experience has been integral to my success as a medical expert witness. I currently opine on multiple diagnoses and treatments, including but not limited...

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Olav R Jaren, MD, PhD

Solid Neurology Expert Witness

jaren

Seattle, Washington

Neurology - Dementia, Alzheimers, Neuromuscular, Multiple Sclerosis, Nerve Injury, Stroke, Brain Injury, Neuropathy, Nerve Damage, Seizure, Nerve Root, Spine Injury, Headache, Migraine, Neurophysiology

Dr. Jaren is a general neurologist who has been in full time clinical practice for about 20 years. He has experience with a wide variety of neurology cases. He completed clinical neurology training at the University of Michigan. He has a medical license in Washington state and he has previously practiced in California and Michigan. Dr. Jaren has been actively involved in organizational leadership, teaching, and research during his career. He has consistently had great reviews from patients about his bedside manner, calm demeanor, and his knack for explaining things. He is available for work as an expert witness on the subject of clinical neurology. Normally he takes less than one case per month. He is well-known for being persuasive, analytical, and effective at explaining concepts. He has experience in depositions and trial work. He is comfortable during cross examination because he was raised by two parents who have trial advocacy training. Contact Dr. Jaren to discuss ...