Toxic Exposure Expert Witnesses
Toxic exposure 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 toxic exposure. The toxic exposure expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Epilepsy, Forensic Psychology, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Occupational Medicine, Pharmacology- Clinical, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Preventive Medicine, Risk Management, Safety, Sports Medicine, and Toxicology.
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Karla M Felske, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist
California
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Toxic Exposure, Neurological, Competency, Post-traumatic Stress, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Social Media, Insanity, Dementia, IME, Concussion, Neuropsychological, ADHD, Chronic Pain, Fitness for Duty, Head Injury, Psychological, Memory Disorder
Dr. Karla Felske, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, who specializes in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Stress with additional areas of expertise in sexual assault/ harassment and trauma, social media and mental health, neurobehavioral toxicology/ neurotoxic exposure, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain and suffering, and functional neurological disorders.
She conducts medical file reviews and comprehensive forensic neuropsychological examinations, including independent medical evaluations, workers’ compensation, and disability determinations. She provides medical opinions and expert testimony for both civil and criminal proceedings regarding brain-behavior relationships and her psychological methods, test results, and conclusions.
She often consults on;
1) personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including psychological, emotional, and neurological injury;
2) work and l...
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David Ko, MD
Board Certified Neurologist & TBI Expert Witness
Neuro Experts, PC
Santa Monica, California
Neurology, Epilepsy
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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.
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Karla M Felske, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist
Florida
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Toxic Exposure, Neurological, Competency, Post-traumatic Stress, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Social Media, Insanity, Dementia, IME, Concussion, Neuropsychological, ADHD, Chronic Pain, Fitness for Duty, Head Injury, Psychological, Memory Disorder
Dr. Karla Felske, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, who specializes in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Stress with additional areas of expertise in sexual assault/ harassment and trauma, social media and mental health, neurobehavioral toxicology/ neurotoxic exposure, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain and suffering, and functional neurological disorders.
She conducts medical file reviews and comprehensive forensic neuropsychological examinations, including independent medical evaluations, workers’ compensation, and disability determinations. She provides medical opinions and expert testimony for both civil and criminal proceedings regarding brain-behavior relationships and her psychological methods, test results, and conclusions.
She often consults on;
1) personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including psychological, emotional, and neurological injury;
2) work and l...
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Aaron L Hilliard, PhD
Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained
Health Matters EMPT
Jacksonville, Florida
Pharmacology- Clinical, Toxicology
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DUI, Medication Adverse Effects, Overdose, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Exposure, Medication Errors, Adverse Drug Reactions, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Wrongful Death, Retrograde Extrapolation, Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Environmental Exposure, Postmortem Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Litigation Support, Public Health
Dr. Aaron Hilliard obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Meharry Medical College. After completing his Ph.D., he continued his research in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Division of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Hilliard has served at the Florida Department of Health and held faculty appointments at the University of Florida. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor at Florida A&M University in the College of Pharmacy. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications related to pharmacology, toxicology, and the environmental impact of chemicals. Dr. Hilliard also brings 25 years of experience providing deposition and trial testimony in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology for both Plaintiff and Defense in Federal, State, Criminal, and Civil cases.
Dr. Hilliard is a highly qualified expert in toxicology and pharmacology, offering a deep scientific foundation and over 25 years of applied exper...
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Aaron L Hilliard, PhD
Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained
Health Matters EMPT
Georgia
Pharmacology- Clinical, Toxicology
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DUI, Medication Adverse Effects, Overdose, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Exposure, Medication Errors, Adverse Drug Reactions, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Wrongful Death, Retrograde Extrapolation, Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Environmental Exposure, Postmortem Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Litigation Support, Public Health
Dr. Aaron Hilliard obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Meharry Medical College. After completing his Ph.D., he continued his research in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Division of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Hilliard has served at the Florida Department of Health and held faculty appointments at the University of Florida. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor at Florida A&M University in the College of Pharmacy. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications related to pharmacology, toxicology, and the environmental impact of chemicals. Dr. Hilliard also brings 25 years of experience providing deposition and trial testimony in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology for both Plaintiff and Defense in Federal, State, Criminal, and Civil cases.
Dr. Hilliard is a highly qualified expert in toxicology and pharmacology, offering a deep scientific foundation and over 25 years of applied exper...
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Karla M Felske, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist
Illinois
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Toxic Exposure, Neurological, Competency, Post-traumatic Stress, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Social Media, Insanity, Dementia, IME, Concussion, Neuropsychological, ADHD, Chronic Pain, Fitness for Duty, Head Injury, Psychological, Memory Disorder
Dr. Karla Felske, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, who specializes in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Stress with additional areas of expertise in sexual assault/ harassment and trauma, social media and mental health, neurobehavioral toxicology/ neurotoxic exposure, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain and suffering, and functional neurological disorders.
She conducts medical file reviews and comprehensive forensic neuropsychological examinations, including independent medical evaluations, workers’ compensation, and disability determinations. She provides medical opinions and expert testimony for both civil and criminal proceedings regarding brain-behavior relationships and her psychological methods, test results, and conclusions.
She often consults on;
1) personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including psychological, emotional, and neurological injury;
2) work and l...
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Edward Stapleton
Occ Med Expert Witness: IME, Causation, Lost Wages
Kansas
Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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Occupational Medicine, Expert Witness, IME, Worker's Compensation, Causation, AMA Guide, Impairment Ratings, Functional Capacity, Lost Wages, Occupational Exposure, Toxic Exposure, Noise, Repetitive Trauma, Rotator Cuff, Knee, Spine, Missouri Prevailing Factor, Disability, Return-to-Work, Medical Malpractice
Dr. Austin Stapleton, MD, MPH, NPI 1508279142
Dual Board-Certified in Occupational Medicine & Preventive Medicine/Public Health
I am a physician specializing in workplace injuries, occupational exposures, and medical causation analysis. My practice, Dr. Stapleton | The Injury Evaluator, is dedicated to bridging the gap between medicine and law. I provide expert witness services, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), causation reports, impairment ratings, and consulting for workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation.
My background includes service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa, where I worked as a community health agent, and medical residency training with the U.S. Army. I am fluent in Spanish and have worked extensively with companies such as General Motors, Boeing, and Amazon, performing clinical assessments, causation evaluations, and job site hazard analyses. This unique blend of military, global health, and corporate experience allows me to brin...
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Justin (Chih Chao) Yang, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM, FASAM
Triple Board Certified Harvard Occ Med Professor
Harvard TH Chan Shool of Public Health
Boston, Massachusetts
Occupational Medicine, Addiction Medicine
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Fitness for Duty, Return to Work, Workers' Compensation, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Causation, Exposure Assessment, Toxic Exposure, Chemical Exposure, Infectious Disease Exposure, IME, Work-Relatedness, Disability, Impairment, Drug Testing, Substance Abuse, Alcohol Use Disorder, Workplace Burnout, COVID-19, Chronic Pain
Justin Yang, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM, FASAM, is an academic occupational and environmental medicine physician with faculty and leadership appointments at Harvard and Boston University. He serves as Associate Program Director of the Harvard Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program and as Adjunct Assistant Professor in Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Yang brings a distinctive combination of academic medicine, clinical practice, occupational health leadership, and public-health expertise. He completed his MPH at Harvard, internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center- Brighton and occupational and environmental medicine residency at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He is triple board certified in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Addiction Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Co...
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Kevin A. Domingos, PhD
Neuropsychological Testing/Consultation TBI
Boston Neuropsychological Services, LLC
Needham, Massachusetts
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Child/Adult/Geriatric TBI, Lead Toxicity, Concussion, Dementia, Neurological Disorder, Toxic Exposure, IME's, Learning Disabilities, Personal Injury, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Medical Malpractice, Plaintiff & Defense, Federal Cases, Memory/Validity testing, Competency, Consultation, Spanish Testing, Intellectual Disability
Dr. Kevin A. Domingos is a neuropsychologist and the Clinical Director of Boston Neuropsychological Services (BNS), LLC. He and his forensic neuropsychologists offer expert witness evaluations and consultations for both Plaintiff and Defense in the following areas:
● ADHD
● Aphasia
● Apraxia
● Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodevelopmental disorders
● Brain Bleed
● Competency (e.g. to stand trial, make financial decisions, perform essential job functions)
● Concussions
● Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type and Memory Disorders
● Encephalitis/Hydrocephalus
● Executive Dysfunction
● Fitness for Duty
● IME (Independent Medical Evaluations)
● Language Disorders
● Lead Toxicity/Exposu
● Learning Disabilities
● Long COVID
● Malingering /Validity Testing
● Medical Malpractice
● Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
● Multilingual Forensic Neuropsychologists
● Neurodegenerative Disorders
● Neurodevelopment (e.g. birth-related trauma)
● Neurological Disorders
● Neuropsychological Sequelae of HIV
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Elizabeth Bonson, MD, MPH, MRO
Practicing Physician with OSHA Experience
St Paul, Minnesota
Occupational Medicine
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workplace injury, occupational illness, toxic exposure, Environmental medicine, State & Federal regulatory compliance, employee health programs, corporate health strategy, expert witness, OSHA compliance, workers’ comp evals, health related discrimination, workplace hazards, workplace health & safety programs
Dr. Elizabeth Bonson is a double board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine and Occupational/Environmental Medicine with more than a decade of experience across patient care, clinical surveillance, and regulatory compliance. She has driven workers’ compensation innovation, guideline development, and quality improvement at both state and federal levels.
Previously the Chief Medical Officer for the Railroad Retirement Board and a Medical Officer with OSHA, Dr. Bonson evaluated complex work-related illnesses and exposure concerns, reviewed compliance with occupational health standards, and provided expert disability determinations and medical guidance on challenging cases.
She provides clear, analytical medicolegal reports and expert opinions on disease causation involving workplace physical and chemical exposures.
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Mark J. Campbell, PhD, CBSP, CIC, RBP
Laboratory Safety Expert | Lab Exposures & OSHA
Consultant
Imperial, Missouri
Safety, Risk Management
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OSHA violations, Chemical exposure, BBP exposures, lab infections, Contamination, Exposure Incidents, Toxic exposure, lab safety, lab negligence, Ventilation failure, Engineering controls, Industrial hygiene, Sterilization failure, Decontamination failure, Regulatory noncompliance, Biosafety failures, Environment of care failuress
I am a Biosafety and Laboratory Safety Expert specializing in the evaluation of laboratory-acquired infections, biological and chemical exposure incidents, and regulatory compliance in research, clinical, and high-containment laboratory environments. I provide expert analysis in matters involving OSHA violations, biosafety failures, laboratory safety practices, and system deficiencies that may result in occupational injury, illness, or contamination.
My expertise includes BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory operations, exposure control planning, hazard communication (HazCom), and industrial hygiene practices in laboratory settings. I have extensive experience assessing engineering controls, including biological safety cabinets, laboratory ventilation systems, HEPA filtration, and negative pressure containment, particularly in identifying conditions that contribute to worker or environmental exposure.
I evaluate laboratory safety programs, policies, and procedures to determine alignment wit...
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Edward Stapleton
Occ Med Expert Witness: IME, Causation, Lost Wages
Kirkwood, Missouri
Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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Occupational Medicine, Expert Witness, IME, Worker's Compensation, Causation, AMA Guide, Impairment Ratings, Functional Capacity, Lost Wages, Occupational Exposure, Toxic Exposure, Noise, Repetitive Trauma, Rotator Cuff, Knee, Spine, Missouri Prevailing Factor, Disability, Return-to-Work, Medical Malpractice
Dr. Austin Stapleton, MD, MPH, NPI 1508279142
Dual Board-Certified in Occupational Medicine & Preventive Medicine/Public Health
I am a physician specializing in workplace injuries, occupational exposures, and medical causation analysis. My practice, Dr. Stapleton | The Injury Evaluator, is dedicated to bridging the gap between medicine and law. I provide expert witness services, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), causation reports, impairment ratings, and consulting for workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation.
My background includes service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa, where I worked as a community health agent, and medical residency training with the U.S. Army. I am fluent in Spanish and have worked extensively with companies such as General Motors, Boeing, and Amazon, performing clinical assessments, causation evaluations, and job site hazard analyses. This unique blend of military, global health, and corporate experience allows me to brin...
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Jonas M Sokolof, DO
PM&R Expert,Life Care Planning/Disability/Injury
Fountain Life
White Plains, New York
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Sports Medicine
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Life Care Planning, Oncological Rehabilitation, Defense Work, Traumatic Brain Injury, Physician Life Care Planner, Orthopedic Injuries, Cancer, Disability, Functional Impairment, Spinal Cord Injury, Missed Cancer Diagnosis, Toxic Exposure, Work Related Injury, Damage Assessment, Causation Analysis, Motor Vehicle Accident
I am a Harvard Medical School–trained, board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with extensive experience evaluating functional impairment, disability, and long-term rehabilitation needs following injury or illness. I completed my PM&R residency training at Harvard Medical School. Thus, have training experience working within major academic medical centers including Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Following residency, I completed subspecialty fellowship training in Interventional Spine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Management, and Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
I have held academic appointments and leadership roles at leading medical institutions, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and NYU Langone Health. My clinical and academic work has focused on evaluating and treating patients with complex medical conditions affecting physical function, mobility, and qu...
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Karla M Felske, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist
New York
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Toxic Exposure, Neurological, Competency, Post-traumatic Stress, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Social Media, Insanity, Dementia, IME, Concussion, Neuropsychological, ADHD, Chronic Pain, Fitness for Duty, Head Injury, Psychological, Memory Disorder
Dr. Karla Felske, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, who specializes in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Stress with additional areas of expertise in sexual assault/ harassment and trauma, social media and mental health, neurobehavioral toxicology/ neurotoxic exposure, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain and suffering, and functional neurological disorders.
She conducts medical file reviews and comprehensive forensic neuropsychological examinations, including independent medical evaluations, workers’ compensation, and disability determinations. She provides medical opinions and expert testimony for both civil and criminal proceedings regarding brain-behavior relationships and her psychological methods, test results, and conclusions.
She often consults on;
1) personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including psychological, emotional, and neurological injury;
2) work and l...
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Scott E. Singer, MD, MPH
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician
Experts In Medicine, LLC
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Occupational Medicine, Sports Medicine
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Covid 19, Causation, Concussion, Industrial accident, Rehabilitation, MRO, Workers Compensation, Football, Environmental, Exposure Assessment, Toxic Exposure, TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, Manganese, Benzene
Dr. Singer, President of MEDSource One, is one of the nations' leading causation experts. He has been practicing Occupational Medicine and Sports Medicine in Northeast Ohio for almost 30 years. He has provided service in all aspects of occupational health and safety and has served as the Team Physician for the Cleveland Monsters (American Hockey League) since 2007 and the Cleveland Gladiators (Arena Football League) since 2008. With the 2020 pandemic, Dr. Singer became one of the national experts on workplace Covid exposures.
As a graduate of Northwestern University and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Singer completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Northwestern University Memorial Hospital and in Occupational Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. He has also received a Masters Degree in Public Health / Occupational Medicine from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Singer is Board Certified in Occupational Medicine and has served as Medical Dire...
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Karla M Felske, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist
Texas
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Toxic Exposure, Neurological, Competency, Post-traumatic Stress, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Social Media, Insanity, Dementia, IME, Concussion, Neuropsychological, ADHD, Chronic Pain, Fitness for Duty, Head Injury, Psychological, Memory Disorder
Dr. Karla Felske, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, who specializes in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Stress with additional areas of expertise in sexual assault/ harassment and trauma, social media and mental health, neurobehavioral toxicology/ neurotoxic exposure, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain and suffering, and functional neurological disorders.
She conducts medical file reviews and comprehensive forensic neuropsychological examinations, including independent medical evaluations, workers’ compensation, and disability determinations. She provides medical opinions and expert testimony for both civil and criminal proceedings regarding brain-behavior relationships and her psychological methods, test results, and conclusions.
She often consults on;
1) personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including psychological, emotional, and neurological injury;
2) work and l...
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Karla M Felske, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist
Washington
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Toxic Exposure, Neurological, Competency, Post-traumatic Stress, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Social Media, Insanity, Dementia, IME, Concussion, Neuropsychological, ADHD, Chronic Pain, Fitness for Duty, Head Injury, Psychological, Memory Disorder
Dr. Karla Felske, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, who specializes in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Stress with additional areas of expertise in sexual assault/ harassment and trauma, social media and mental health, neurobehavioral toxicology/ neurotoxic exposure, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain and suffering, and functional neurological disorders.
She conducts medical file reviews and comprehensive forensic neuropsychological examinations, including independent medical evaluations, workers’ compensation, and disability determinations. She provides medical opinions and expert testimony for both civil and criminal proceedings regarding brain-behavior relationships and her psychological methods, test results, and conclusions.
She often consults on;
1) personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including psychological, emotional, and neurological injury;
2) work and l...
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Karla M Felske, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Toxic Exposure, Neurological, Competency, Post-traumatic Stress, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Social Media, Insanity, Dementia, IME, Concussion, Neuropsychological, ADHD, Chronic Pain, Fitness for Duty, Head Injury, Psychological, Memory Disorder
Dr. Karla Felske, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPP-CN is a board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, who specializes in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Stress with additional areas of expertise in sexual assault/ harassment and trauma, social media and mental health, neurobehavioral toxicology/ neurotoxic exposure, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain and suffering, and functional neurological disorders.
She conducts medical file reviews and comprehensive forensic neuropsychological examinations, including independent medical evaluations, workers’ compensation, and disability determinations. She provides medical opinions and expert testimony for both civil and criminal proceedings regarding brain-behavior relationships and her psychological methods, test results, and conclusions.
She often consults on;
1) personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including psychological, emotional, and neurological injury;
2) work and l...
