William L. Conte, MD, MS Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Board Certified Neurologist

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Additional States: Illinois
  • Phone: 312-878-7753

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Neurology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Demyelinating disease, Autoimmune Disease, Headaches, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia

Education:

BS, Neurobiology, University of Florida; MD and Neurology Residency, Loyola Unviersity Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine; MS, Public Health Sciences, The University of Chicago; Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, The University of Chicago

Years in Practice:

6

Additional Information

Dr. William Conte is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained neuroimmunologist with nationally recognized expertise in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system. He currently leads a large comprehensive MS and neuroimmunology center and maintains an active clinical practice while also serving as an investigator on several research trials. Dr. Conte is a National MS Society-designated “Partner in MS Care” and recipient of numerous national awards, including the prestigious Sylvia Lawry Fellowship in Clinical Research. He is widely published, with dozens of peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and presentations at major U.S. and international conferences. In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Conte is a highly experienced medical expert witness. He is known for delivering high-quality, evidence-based opinions grounded in current research and best clinical practices. Attorneys consistently praise his clear, well-reasoned reports, rigorous diagnostic accuracy, and credibility during deposition and trial testimony. Dr. Conte takes pride in conducting independent, objective evaluations—including thorough patient examinations when appropriate—and producing meticulous, detail-oriented reports that stand up to cross-examination. He has been retained by both plaintiff and defense firms and has served in a variety of case types, including personal injury, medical malpractice, standard of care reviews, and causation analysis. He is also experienced in reviewing records for IMEs, chart reviews, and disability claims. Although his subspecialty is neuroimmunology, Dr. Conte remains active across all areas of general neurology. His expert witness work covers a broad range of neurologic conditions. Dr. Conte is licensed in multiple states and available for record reviews, sworn testimony, and in-person independent medical evaluations (IMEs) nationwide.