Triple-Boarded Neurologist | Stroke/TBI/Hemorrhage

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Dr. Kulik is a triple board-certified neurologist with over 14 years of clinical experience and a national reputation for excellence in stroke neurology, neurocritical care, and the evaluation of traumatic brain injury (TBI). He combines clinical expertise, academic leadership, and quality-focused systems thinking to provide expert witness work, delivering clear, objective, and defensible medical opinions in complex neurological cases. Dr. Kulik has managed thousands of patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, cerebral aneurysms, and traumatic brain injury in high-acuity settings, including tertiary stroke centers and neuroICUs. He is also certified in patient safety (CPPS) and has led institutional quality and safety initiatives, providing consultative support to executive leadership and risk management teams at a major academic health system. In recent years, Dr. Kulik has specialized in concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). He is a Credentialed ImPACT Consultant (CIC) and has pursued advanced training in concussion assessment tools (including SCAT and SCOAT) and post-concussive symptom management. He is a member of the AAN Sports Neurology and Concussion Section, the International Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation (ISCR), and the Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO), highlighting his dedication to evidence-based cognitive recovery and interdisciplinary care for head trauma patients. Dr. Kulik has contributed to national guideline-writing committees for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on stroke systems, neurocritical care, and brain injury. He holds multiple state licenses and offers timely, efficient case reviews to legal teams across the country. As an expert witness, Dr. Kulik effectively translates complex neurological situations into clear, practical insights for attorneys, judges, and juries. His reviews are thorough, clinically based, and aligned with current standards of care, demonstrating a deep understanding of both acute neurological emergencies and long-term outcomes. Expert services include: • Evaluating standard of care in stroke, TIA, and neurocritical care • Reviewing complications from ICH, TBI, and mTBI, including prolonged post-concussive syndromes • Assessing cognitive and neurologic outcomes following athletic or civilian head injuries • Consulting on delayed diagnosis, procedural complications, or failure-to-monitor scenarios • Providing insight into system-wide safety and quality failures in neurological treatment Dr. Kulik helps legal teams strengthen their case strategies by clarifying medical uncertainties, explaining nuanced neurologic conditions, and identifying key clinical factors that influence liability and causation. His balanced, detail-oriented approach makes him a trusted partner for both plaintiff and defense attorneys seeking clarity in complex brain and spine cases.