Brain Injury Medicine Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of brain injury medicine expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on brain injury medicine and related issues. Brain injury medicine expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these brain injury medicine expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tbi, Brain Injury, Stroke, PTSD, Brain Injury Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury, Dementia, Disability, Epilepsy, Ime, Mild Tbi, Cognitive Impairment, and Head Injury.
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Jeff Victoroff, M.D.
University of Southern California
Brain Injury Medicine, Neurology
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Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, traumatic brain injury, brain injury, concussion, stroke, epilepsy, PTSD, dementia, competency to stand trial, testamentary capacity, criminal, homicide
Dr. Victoroff is a Harvard trained, triple board certified neurologist, neuropsychiatrist, and psychiatrist. He serves as Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He is the author of many peer-reviewed scientific articles, and the principal author and editor of Concussion and Traumatic Encephalopathy (Cambridge University Press, 2019). He was selected by the Surgeon General to be one of the founding neurologists of the NFL Neurologic Care Program.
Dr. Victoroff has served as an expert witness for 25 years, testifying in 45 depositions and 19 trials. He has been qualified by Municipal, State, and Federal courts to testify in all aspects of neurology and psychiatry. His subspecialty expertise is in traumatic brain injury, although he has also testified in cases of dementia, stroke, epilepsy, neurorehabilitation, PTSD, aggression and violence, testamentary capacity, competence to stand trial, undue in...
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Vik Mehta
Neurosurgery Expert - Chairman of Neurosurgery
Neurological Surgery, Brain Injury Medicine
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Spine surgery, traumatic brain injury, spinal trauma, concussion, TBI, brain surgery, neurosurgeon, brain surgeon, spine surgeon
Board-certified fellowship trained Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon and clinical faculty at USC. Trained at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ranked #1 in the United States for 20 consecutive years. Over 10 years medical/legal experience with extensive trial, deposition, IME, and record review experience. Extensive clinical practice in neurosurgery, spine surgery, brain hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, CSF leak, infections, spinal trauma, car accidents and slip and fall. In depth knowledge of the standard of care in brain and spine surgery and brain and spine injury. Experience in multiple states including California, Nevada, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Utah Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Kansas. Law firms please call my cell directly at 949-903-5450.
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Jason R. Sebesto, DO
TBI Expert Witness | Brain Injury Neurologist
TBI ASSOCIATES OF OKLAHOMA
Arkansas
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Post-concussion syndrome, Mild TBI, Auto accident, Trucking accident, Commerical vehicle injury, Slip and fall, IME, Records review, Post-Traumatic Vertigo, Post-Traumatic Headache, Diffuse Axonal Injury, Closed Head Injury, mTBI, Post-Traumatic Depression, Post-Traumatic Anxiety
Dr. Sebesto is a board-certified neurologist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) who provides expert witness services exclusively for traumatic brain injury cases. He serves attorneys in personal injury litigation and has extensive experience with disability case reviews. Dr. Sebesto trained in neurology at Mayo Clinic and has devoted his career to TBI evaluation. His practice focuses on brain injury—he does not maintain a general neurology caseload. This focus means he stays current on evolving diagnostic criteria, emerging research, and the specific challenges of proving brain injury in litigation. He has reviewed over 200 cases in his career.
Methodology That Withstands Scrutiny
Dr. Sebesto applies multiple evidence-based diagnostic frameworks to ensure comprehensive, defensible conclusions. His primary methodology utilizes the ACRM 2023 diagnostic criteria—the most current consensus framework for TBI classification—supplemented by concordance analysis across the CDC S...
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
California
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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Jeff Victoroff, M.D.
University of Southern California
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Brain Injury Medicine, Neurology
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Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, traumatic brain injury, brain injury, concussion, stroke, epilepsy, PTSD, dementia, competency to stand trial, testamentary capacity, criminal, homicide
Dr. Victoroff is a Harvard trained, triple board certified neurologist, neuropsychiatrist, and psychiatrist. He serves as Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He is the author of many peer-reviewed scientific articles, and the principal author and editor of Concussion and Traumatic Encephalopathy (Cambridge University Press, 2019). He was selected by the Surgeon General to be one of the founding neurologists of the NFL Neurologic Care Program.
Dr. Victoroff has served as an expert witness for 25 years, testifying in 45 depositions and 19 trials. He has been qualified by Municipal, State, and Federal courts to testify in all aspects of neurology and psychiatry. His subspecialty expertise is in traumatic brain injury, although he has also testified in cases of dementia, stroke, epilepsy, neurorehabilitation, PTSD, aggression and violence, testamentary capacity, competence to stand trial, undue in...
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Nick Race, MD, PhD
Brain Injury PM&R Physician - UC Davis Faculty
UC Davis
Sacramento, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine
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rehab, traumatic brain injury, TBI, concussion, PM&R, cognitive impairment, falls, stroke, aneurysm, anoxic brain injury, brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage
Dr. Nick Race, MD, PhD is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Medicine and serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Brain Injury Medicine at UC Davis Health, a major academic Level I trauma and tertiary referral center. He specializes in traumatic (TBI) and non-traumatic acquired brain injury, disorders of consciousness, neurorehabilitation, polytrauma, and complex neurologic disability.
As a physician-scientist, Dr. Race combines advanced clinical expertise with a strong research background in neurotrauma, neuroinflammation, and neurologic recovery after central nervous system injury. His academic work includes peer-reviewed publications, invited (inter)national presentations, and leadership in multidisciplinary brain injury rehabilitation initiatives at health system and national levels.
Dr. Race routinely evaluates medically complex neurologic injuries across the continuum of care, including acute hospitalization, inpatient re...
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Ovais V. Inamullah, MD
MD Neurologist stroke, TBI, seizure, spine, falls
Neurology Legal Consulting
California
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Stroke, traumatic brain injury, TBI, multiple sclerosis (MS), intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injury, Vascular Neurology, Head Injury, Hospital Medicine, critical care, seizures, epilepsy, brain injury, Neuroinflammatory Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Standard of Care in Neurology, Neurology, Smyrna, Georgia
Dr. Ovais Inamullah is the lead physician and co-founder of Neurology Legal Consulting, INC (www.neurolegalconsulting.com). He is a board-certified neurologist and vascular neurologist, having completed his residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital, where he gained extensive expertise in managing acute neurological emergencies, including stroke, hemorrhage, seizures, head injuries, migraines, neuroinflammation, and spinal cord issues.
Dr. Inamullah leads a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified specialists, including neurologists, anesthesiologists, spine specialists, pediatric neurologists, and radiologists. This collaborative approach ensures that clients receive comprehensive insights and support for complex legal cases. Our team is proficient in advanced diagnostic techniques and technologies, allowing us to provide thorough, evidence-based reports and opinions on causation, liability, damages, prognosis, and standard of care.
With a strong commitment to excelle...
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Huma Haider, MD
National Brain Injury Institute
California
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Independent Medical Examination, IME, CIME, Concussion, PTSD, Neurological diseases, Subject Matter Expert, Disability, Injury, Prognosis, LCP, Life Care Plan
Huma Haider, MD
Medical Director, National Brain Injury Institute
Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) through American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
Board Certified Neurocritical Care through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)
Board Certified in Headache Medicine through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)
Board Certified in Headache Medicine through American Board of Headache Medicine (ABHM)
Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
Board Certified in Internal Medicine through American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Board Certified in Anesthesiology through American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
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Steven H. Rauchman, MD
Brain Injury Expert | Eye Surgeon | Neuroscientist
Expert Witness TBI
Calabasas, California
Ophthalmology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Traumatic brain injury, Eye injury, Brain injury medicine, Visual field loss, DUI vision impairment defense, Retinal damage, Optic nerve injury, Laser Surgery, Workplace eye injury, Vision loss after head injury, Disability claims, Field sobriety test expert, Personal Injury, Concussion, Brain Injury, Neuroscience
Dr. Steven H. Rauchman, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of clinical experience and more than 15 years in medical-legal consulting. He specializes in cases involving traumatic brain injury (TBI) and associated visual impairments. Dr. Rauchman has conducted over 560 independent medical examinations and provided testimony in more than 150 cases, offering his expertise to both plaintiff and defense attorneys .
As a neuroscientific researcher, Dr. Rauchman has an extensive background in research related to TBI and its effects on the visual system. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles, including:
—"Mild-to-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review with Focus on the Visual System" (Neurology International, 2022)
—"Traumatic Brain Injury: Mechanisms, Manifestations, and Visual Sequelae" (Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023)
—"The National Football League and TBI: Blood-based Evaluation at the Game" (Concussion, 2023)
TBI cases involve com...
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Vik Mehta
Neurosurgery Expert - Chairman of Neurosurgery
Irvine, California
Neurological Surgery, Brain Injury Medicine
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Spine surgery, traumatic brain injury, spinal trauma, concussion, TBI, brain surgery, neurosurgeon, brain surgeon, spine surgeon
Board-certified fellowship trained Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon and clinical faculty at USC. Trained at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ranked #1 in the United States for 20 consecutive years. Over 10 years medical/legal experience with extensive trial, deposition, IME, and record review experience. Extensive clinical practice in neurosurgery, spine surgery, brain hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, CSF leak, infections, spinal trauma, car accidents and slip and fall. In depth knowledge of the standard of care in brain and spine surgery and brain and spine injury. Experience in multiple states including California, Nevada, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Utah Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Kansas. Law firms please call my cell directly at 949-903-5450.
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Peyman Golshani
Neurologist & TBI Specialist w 23 yrs Experience
Neuro Experts, PC
Santa Monica, California
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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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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Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE
Neuropsychology & Forensic Psychology Expert
Pepperdine University
Hermosa Beach, California
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Medical Legal Evaluations, Developmental Disability, Brain Injury Medicine, Emotional Distress, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Cognitive Complaints
Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, and CFMHE is a triple-board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured Professor at Pepperdine University, a clinical researcher and published author. She conducts neuropsychological, forensic, independent medical evaluations and provides expert testimony regarding her psychological testing methods, results, and conclusions for both civil and criminal proceedings. She often works on 1) personal injury (including psychological/emotional injury and traumatic brain injury claims), 2) fitness for duty evaluations, 3) employment/discrimination/wrongful termination cases, 4) sexual assault, harrassment, and trauma cases, 5) professional licensing disputes, and 6) assessment of competency to testify, risk assessment, and psychological state/functioning at time of criminal offense.
Dr. Judy Ho is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, Division 40 (Society of Clinical Neuropsycho...
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Rajbeer S Sangha, MD
Neurology, Stroke & Brain Injury Expert Witness
California
Neurology, Critical Care Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, spine injuries, neck injuries, vascular neurology, Neurocritical Care, Brain injury, mild concussion, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, TBI, Brain Injury Medicine
Board-certified neurologist with ABMS certifications in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care, with additional board certification in Neurosonology. I currently serve as Director of Inpatient Neurology and Vascular Neurology in Northern California and have extensive clinical experience evaluating and managing complex neurologic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, hypoxic-ischemic injury, seizures, neurocritical illness, and long-term neurologic disability.
I have substantial experience with traumatic brain injury cases, including mild, moderate, and severe TBI; post-concussive syndrome; cognitive and functional impairment; causation analysis; prognosis; future care needs; and the distinction between traumatic, vascular, degenerative, and pre-existing neurologic conditions.
My academic work includes publications in high-impact medical journals, authorship of American Academy of Neurology guidelines, and presentati...
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Ilan J Danan, MD, MSc
Cedars Sinai Kerlan Jobe Institute
Los Angeles, California
Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine
Ilan J. Danan, M.D, M.Sc. is a Sports Neurologist and Interventional Pain Management Physician specializing in the management and treatment of sports-related neurological injury and complications. He specializes in the treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Danan is one of only a few hundred Adult Neurologists in the nation to be double-certified in both Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine.
Dr. Danan began his studies at Rutgers University — The State University of New Jersey. He then went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, before attending medical school at St. George's University. He completed his Neurology residency training at New York Medical College, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year of training. He went on to fellowship training, serving as the Sports Neurology fellow at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in 2015.
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ELLEN W PRICE, DO
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND DISABILITY EVALUATIONS/TBI
Family Health West Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Expert Witness
Fruita, Colorado
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Independent Medical Examinations
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occupational medicine, disability evaluations, post covid diagnosis and treatment, brain injury medicine, orthopedics-non surgical, Pain management, complex regional pain syndrome specialist, slip trip and fall, worker's compensation, Peripheral nerve injuries , electrodiagnostics , EMGs
ELLEN W. PRICE, D.O.
551 Kokopelli Blvd, Suite F,
Fruita, Colorado 81521
Phone: (970) 858-2585 | Fax: (970) 858-2555
Email: eprice@fhw.org
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Board Certifications:
American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators (1995)
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1994, recerted 2003, 2014)
American Osteopathic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1995 - present)
Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine (2002)
Licenses:
Colorado Medical License (1993 - present)
Drug Enforcement Agency License (1993 - present)
Additional Certifications:
Medical Review Officer Certified (1996, recertified 2002, 2005)
Certification in Occupational Medicine (AOBPM, 1997)
Certification in Acupuncture (CAFCI, 2000)
Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating (5th Edition, 2006)
Level II certification, Division of Workers Compensation, Colorado (1993-present)
EDUCATION
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Colorado, Den...
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Ryan Stephenson, DO
Associate Clinical Professor, Life Care Planner
Integrated Rehab Experts
Denver, Colorado
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine
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Amputation, Spinal Trauma, Prosthetics, Brain Trauma (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Life Care Planning, Electrodiagnostics (EMG), Musculoskeletal Injury, Certified Life Care Planner, CLCP, Amputee, Pain, Brain Injury, PM&R
Dr. Stephenson is an Associate Professor of Clinical Practice in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado with extensive experience in rehabilitation medicine. He has held multiple leadership roles, including Medical Director of Orthobiologics, Brain Injury, the Regional Amputation Center, and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Consultation Service.
Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Pain Medicine, Dr. Stephenson also holds certification as a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), assisting in the assessment of long-term needs for individuals with disabilities. He has provided medico-legal expert opinions in cases involving upper and lower extremity amputation, nerve injury, spinal cord injury, brain trauma, pressure ulcers/injuries, work capacity, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Clinically, Dr. Stephenson treats patients with a broad range of disabilities, pain syndromes, brain and spinal...
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Kevin J Luck, DC, FIACA, CICE, FSBT(c)
Expert Opinion-Case Audits- Causation-Biomechanics
Auto Injury Management Group @Complete Care Health Services,
Denver, Colorado
Chiropractic, Biomechanics
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Automotive, Independent Medical Examinations, Accident reconstruction, Brain injury medicine, Diagnostic radiology, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Fraud, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Neurophysiology, Legal Medicine, Massage, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Chiropractic neurology, Insurance colossus, Biomechanics, Audits
Expert Case Review and Trial Representation
Expertise in case audits and reviews stems from knowledge of injury causation, demonstrative evidence, and functional losses. Expert medical opinions arise from an understanding of trauma care documentation and knowledge of the biomechanics of injury, gained through the completion of coursework programs such as Auto Accident Crash Dynamics/Biomechanics by Dr. Arthur Croft of the Spine Research Institute, Independent Chiropractic Examiner through the sponsorship of Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and graduate studies in biomechanics from the University of Mississippi.
This includes Academic Fellowship in Spinal Biomechanics and Trauma from the joint sponsors of Cleveland University – Kansas City and the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, encompassing spinal trauma pathology, ligament anatomy and injury re...
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Rajbeer S Sangha, MD
Neurology, Stroke & Brain Injury Expert Witness
Connecticut
Neurology, Critical Care Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, spine injuries, neck injuries, vascular neurology, Neurocritical Care, Brain injury, mild concussion, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, TBI, Brain Injury Medicine
Board-certified neurologist with ABMS certifications in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care, with additional board certification in Neurosonology. I currently serve as Director of Inpatient Neurology and Vascular Neurology in Northern California and have extensive clinical experience evaluating and managing complex neurologic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, hypoxic-ischemic injury, seizures, neurocritical illness, and long-term neurologic disability.
I have substantial experience with traumatic brain injury cases, including mild, moderate, and severe TBI; post-concussive syndrome; cognitive and functional impairment; causation analysis; prognosis; future care needs; and the distinction between traumatic, vascular, degenerative, and pre-existing neurologic conditions.
My academic work includes publications in high-impact medical journals, authorship of American Academy of Neurology guidelines, and presentati...
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Palm Harbor, Florida
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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Maria R Hubbard, MD, FAAN
Cognitve Neurologist, Brain Injury Medicine
Memory and Attention Research Institute of America
Key Biscayne, Florida
Brain Injury Medicine, Neurology
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Brain Injury, Memory, Dementia, Cognitive Neurology, Behavioral Neurology, NeuroCognitive Evaluations, TBI, Traumatic Concussion, Trauma, Brain, Brain Injury Medicine, Concussion, Falls, Motor Vehicle, Assaults, Gun shots, Military, War, Explosions, Blunt trauma
Highlights:
Diplomate American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry- Neurology
Diplomate American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry- Brain Injury Medicine
Diplomate American Society NeuroRehabilitation, ASNR
Fellow American Academy Neurology (FAAN)
Bio
Dr. Maria Cristina Ramirez Hubbard is a distinguished neurologist based in Key Biscayne, Florida, with more than 35 years of experience in clinical and medico-legal practice. She earned her MD from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, in 1985. She completed her residency in neurology at the University of Puerto Rico (1986–1987) followed by Boston University (1987–1989), and then specialized further through a Behavioral Neurology fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine (1989–1990).
Dr. Hubbard’s credentials are remarkable: she is Board-Certified in Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, holds a Diplomate in Neurorehabilitation from the American Society of Neuroreh...
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Ovais V. Inamullah, MD
MD Neurologist stroke, TBI, seizure, spine, falls
Neurology Legal Consulting
Florida
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Stroke, traumatic brain injury, TBI, multiple sclerosis (MS), intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injury, Vascular Neurology, Head Injury, Hospital Medicine, critical care, seizures, epilepsy, brain injury, Neuroinflammatory Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Standard of Care in Neurology, Neurology, Smyrna, Georgia
Dr. Ovais Inamullah is the lead physician and co-founder of Neurology Legal Consulting, INC (www.neurolegalconsulting.com). He is a board-certified neurologist and vascular neurologist, having completed his residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital, where he gained extensive expertise in managing acute neurological emergencies, including stroke, hemorrhage, seizures, head injuries, migraines, neuroinflammation, and spinal cord issues.
Dr. Inamullah leads a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified specialists, including neurologists, anesthesiologists, spine specialists, pediatric neurologists, and radiologists. This collaborative approach ensures that clients receive comprehensive insights and support for complex legal cases. Our team is proficient in advanced diagnostic techniques and technologies, allowing us to provide thorough, evidence-based reports and opinions on causation, liability, damages, prognosis, and standard of care.
With a strong commitment to excelle...
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Marissa R McCarthy, MD
PM&R Physician with a Brain Injury Sub-Specialty
PMR MedLegal LLC
Miami, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine
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traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, catastrophic rehabilitation, amputation, polytrauma, function, activities of daily living, independence, caregiver, sleep, resilience
Dr. McCarthy is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and sub-specialty board certified in Brain Injury Medicine.
Dr. McCarthy received acupuncture training at the Helms Medical Center and is a certified Battlefield acupuncture instructor. She treats the elite special forces from the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT).
Dr. McCarthy is Program Director for the University of South Florida Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training program. She holds an academic appointment at the University of South Florida in the department of Neurology as Professor.
Dr. Marissa McCarthy has served as medical director at the James A. Haley VA Polytrauma Traumatic Brain Injury inpatient unit, the Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program, and Vocational Rehab.
Dr. McCarthy earned her medical doctorate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed her internship in Internal Me...
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Isaac Tourgeman, PhD ABMP
Forensic Neuropsychologist –TBI, Stroke & Dementia
Miami, Florida
Neuropsychology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Clinical Neuropsychology, Board Certified Medical Psychologist, Dementia, Concussion, Forensic Psychology, Neurotrauma, Decision Making Capacity, Traumatic Brain Injury, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Brain Injury, PTSD, Acquired Brain Injury, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, Assessment
Dr. Isaac Tourgeman is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Board-Certified Medical Psychologist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with over 10 years of clinical experience in neuropsychology and forensic psychological evaluation. He specializes in traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, post-concussion syndrome, and complex neuropsychiatric presentations.
Dr. Tourgeman received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from Nova Southeastern University, completed his APA-accredited internship in Adult Neuropsychology at UM-Jackson Memorial Hospital, and a formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Design Neuroscience Center.
He serves as Director of Inpatient Neuropsychology Services at West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital and maintains a robust outpatient practice where he provides neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and forensic evaluations for adults, older adults, and individuals with developmental o...
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Jason Siegel, MD
Brain Injury Medicine and Neurology Expert
NeuroNow
JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Traumatic brain injury TBI, Concussion, Headache, Brain fog, Cognitive, Dementia, Headache, Vision, Postconcussion Syndrome, Dizziness imbalance disequilibrium, Migraine, Cervicogenic headache, Head injury, Axonal injury, Cerebral hemorrhage, Stroke
Jason Siegel, MD, is triple board-certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Neurocritical Care, and General Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. His background includes leadership roles in critical care, extensive research on stroke and brain injuries, and publications in top medical journals. He is the Founder, CEO, and President of NeuroNow, a direct specialty care neurology practice, and a former Mayo Clinic consultant and assistant professor. His extensive experience includes evaluating traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, strokes, and neurodegenerative disorders, utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques such as MRI with DTI, EEG, WAVi, RightEye, and computed dynamic posturography.
With prior faculty roles at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Siegel has trained medical professionals, contributed to national research initiatives, and provided expert testimony in complex neurological cases. He holds medical licenses in ...
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Jonathan D Gross, Psy.D.
expert in acquired brain injuries including TBI
Behavioral Health of North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Neuropsychology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Neuropsychology, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Fitness for Duty, Malingering, Competency to Stand Trial, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Psychology, Military Mental Health, Developmental Disorder, Disability, Intellectual Impairment, Autism
Dr. Jonathan Gross is a fellowship-trained neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist with extensive experience in the fields of neuropsychology, neuropsychological rehabilitation, and psychological assessment. He has trained at various centers of excellence including Emory University, the Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Gross holds expertise in the evaluation of traumatic brain injury and other neuromedical conditions including dementia, stroke, and developmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual impairment). He devoted ten years of practice serving US Veterans through the VA community provider system where he evaluated and treated veterans for traumatic brain injury, dementia, posttraumatic stress disorder, and associated conditions. Dr. Gross employs a comprehensive and in-depth approach to assessment which allows him to identify a diverse range of factors that contribute to symptoms including effects of brain trauma...
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Joshua Rotenberg, MD MMS
Peds/Adolescent Neuro TBI Sleep Epilepsy CP Autism
Houston Specialty Clinic - Child & Adolescent Neurology
Florida
Brain Injury Medicine, Pediatric Neurology
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Traumatic brain injury, Trucking bus accident, sleep apnea, cerebral palsy, catastrophic injury, epilepsy, HIE hypoxia ischemic encephalopathy cooling, autism, Cruise ship Resort , concussion, Near drowning, Life care plan rebuttal, eeg, medical literature, Tbi, Supervision negligence, sleep disorders, seizures, Causation, Daubert
Dr. Joshua S. Rotenberg, MD MMS
Board-Certified Pediatric Neurologist | Expert Witness & IME
Houston, Texas | Licensed TX | Expert License FL | Available Nationwide
WHO HE IS
Dr. Rotenberg is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with 20+ years of active clinical practice and 200+ medico-legal cases across plaintiff and defense. He maintains a busy clinical practice at Houston Specialty Clinic, a multi-location pediatric neurology and sleep medicine center in Houston, ensuring every opinion is grounded in current real-world patient care -- not textbooks or retirement.
He calls balls and strikes. His opinions are independent of retaining party, every time, regardless of who retains him.
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
Dual ABPN Board Certification -- Neurology and Child Neurology
UCNS Diplomate -- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (fewer than 200 in the US)
Subspecialty Certified -- Brain Injury Medicine, Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine
USAF Veteran -- Former Chief, Pediatric Neurology, ...
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Adam S. Di Dio, M.D.
Brain Injury Expert/NFL examiner
ADAM S. DI DIO, M.D., P.A.
SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida
Brain Injury Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology
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Concussion, Postconcussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Closed head injury, Cognitive impairment, Neurocognitive testing, Neuropsychological review, MRI interpretation, Videonystagmogram (VNG), Neuropathy, Nerve Conductions & Electromyography (NCV/EMG), Radiculopathy, Nerve injury, TBI Biomarkers
I am a practicing neurologist, sub-specializing in Concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Neurophysiology/Neuromuscular diseases. I earned my medical degree (M.D.) at the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, and then went on to complete my residency in Neurology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. During residency, I was elected to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, I completed a fellowship in Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular diseases, also at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
I began private practice in 2006, in St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition to my private practice and multiple hospital affiliations, I served a two-year stint as the Chief of Medicine at the Bayfront Medical Center, a major level 2 Trauma center. I was the co-director of a multidisciplinary Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) clinic from 2007 – 2013.
Starting in September 2009, I was elected to be the Southeast Examining Neurologist for th...
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Ovais V. Inamullah, MD
MD Neurologist stroke, TBI, seizure, spine, falls
Neurology Legal Consulting
Smyrna, Georgia
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Stroke, traumatic brain injury, TBI, multiple sclerosis (MS), intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injury, Vascular Neurology, Head Injury, Hospital Medicine, critical care, seizures, epilepsy, brain injury, Neuroinflammatory Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Standard of Care in Neurology, Neurology, Smyrna, Georgia
Dr. Ovais Inamullah is the lead physician and co-founder of Neurology Legal Consulting, INC (www.neurolegalconsulting.com). He is a board-certified neurologist and vascular neurologist, having completed his residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital, where he gained extensive expertise in managing acute neurological emergencies, including stroke, hemorrhage, seizures, head injuries, migraines, neuroinflammation, and spinal cord issues.
Dr. Inamullah leads a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified specialists, including neurologists, anesthesiologists, spine specialists, pediatric neurologists, and radiologists. This collaborative approach ensures that clients receive comprehensive insights and support for complex legal cases. Our team is proficient in advanced diagnostic techniques and technologies, allowing us to provide thorough, evidence-based reports and opinions on causation, liability, damages, prognosis, and standard of care.
With a strong commitment to excelle...
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Joshua Rotenberg, MD MMS
Peds/Adolescent Neuro TBI Sleep Epilepsy CP Autism
Houston Specialty Clinic - Child & Adolescent Neurology
Georgia
Brain Injury Medicine, Pediatric Neurology
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Traumatic brain injury, Trucking bus accident, sleep apnea, cerebral palsy, catastrophic injury, epilepsy, HIE hypoxia ischemic encephalopathy cooling, autism, Cruise ship Resort , concussion, Near drowning, Life care plan rebuttal, eeg, medical literature, Tbi, Supervision negligence, sleep disorders, seizures, Causation, Daubert
Dr. Joshua S. Rotenberg, MD MMS
Board-Certified Pediatric Neurologist | Expert Witness & IME
Houston, Texas | Licensed TX | Expert License FL | Available Nationwide
WHO HE IS
Dr. Rotenberg is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with 20+ years of active clinical practice and 200+ medico-legal cases across plaintiff and defense. He maintains a busy clinical practice at Houston Specialty Clinic, a multi-location pediatric neurology and sleep medicine center in Houston, ensuring every opinion is grounded in current real-world patient care -- not textbooks or retirement.
He calls balls and strikes. His opinions are independent of retaining party, every time, regardless of who retains him.
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
Dual ABPN Board Certification -- Neurology and Child Neurology
UCNS Diplomate -- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (fewer than 200 in the US)
Subspecialty Certified -- Brain Injury Medicine, Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine
USAF Veteran -- Former Chief, Pediatric Neurology, ...
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Illinois
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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Elizabeth M Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH
Nationally recognized expert on Concussions/mTBI
Illinois
Neuropsychology, Brain Injury Medicine
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concussion, mTBI
Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist specializing in concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). She provides independent medical examinations, medical record review, and expert consultation in legal matters involving traumatic brain injury, cognitive functioning, and symptom validity.
Dr. Pieroth is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology and is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at Henry Ford Health System and holds a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology and a Masters of Public Health.
Dr. Pieroth has more than 25 years of experience evaluating individuals with neurological injuries and has particular expertise in concussion and persistent post-concussion symptoms. She previously served as Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rush University Medical Cent...
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Lawrence Stone, MD
Nationwide Expert/Case analysis
Expert Ophthalmology Witness, LLC
CHICAGO, Illinois
Ophthalmology, Brain Injury Medicine
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MVA, concussion, catastrophic vision loss, eyelid malpractice, dry eye disease, glaucoma progression, double vision, delay in retinal tear Tx, cataract surgery, incorrect lens power, dislocated implant, endophthalmitis, dropped nucleus
CREDENTIALS AND CHICAGO STORY
I have provided expert witness services in 15 states and have numerous active cases. I accept matters for both plaintiffs and defendants. I am board certified in ophthalmology with dual fellowships in oculoplastics and cataract surgery. My medical school and post-graduate training were at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Wills Eye Institute, McGill University, and the University of Montreal. I held faculty positions at the Illinois Eye Institute, Loyola University, and the University of Chicago.
During my academic career, I authored over 70 papers, textbook chapters, and educational presentations, and I lectured at academic and industry meetings. Topics included glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, oculoplastics, dermatology, macular degeneration, and regulatory issues.
Upon arriving back in Chicago from Montreal, I joined a private office on a handshake deal, established a secondary office dedicated to oculoplastics, and ...
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Jason R. Sebesto, DO
TBI Expert Witness | Brain Injury Neurologist
TBI ASSOCIATES OF OKLAHOMA
Kansas
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Post-concussion syndrome, Mild TBI, Auto accident, Trucking accident, Commerical vehicle injury, Slip and fall, IME, Records review, Post-Traumatic Vertigo, Post-Traumatic Headache, Diffuse Axonal Injury, Closed Head Injury, mTBI, Post-Traumatic Depression, Post-Traumatic Anxiety
Dr. Sebesto is a board-certified neurologist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) who provides expert witness services exclusively for traumatic brain injury cases. He serves attorneys in personal injury litigation and has extensive experience with disability case reviews. Dr. Sebesto trained in neurology at Mayo Clinic and has devoted his career to TBI evaluation. His practice focuses on brain injury—he does not maintain a general neurology caseload. This focus means he stays current on evolving diagnostic criteria, emerging research, and the specific challenges of proving brain injury in litigation. He has reviewed over 200 cases in his career.
Methodology That Withstands Scrutiny
Dr. Sebesto applies multiple evidence-based diagnostic frameworks to ensure comprehensive, defensible conclusions. His primary methodology utilizes the ACRM 2023 diagnostic criteria—the most current consensus framework for TBI classification—supplemented by concordance analysis across the CDC S...
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Beau J Bagley, MD
Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine, Spine
GULF COAST BRAIN SPORT & SPINE, LLC
Covington, Louisiana
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine
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musculoskeletal disorders, neurologic disorders, motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injury, concussion, back/spinal cord injury, neck cervical, low back / lumbar, brain / cranial, stroke, IME, joint, electrodiagnostic medicine, nerve conduction studies, EMG, worker's compensation, impairment rating, second opinion, disability
Over 1000 disability file reviews performed.
Evaluated over 1000 brain injury cases.
Qualified as expert witness in Physical Medicine, Brain Injury, and Back/Spinal Cord Injury.
Evaluates cases for MMI and impairment rating.
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Bernhard Zünkeler, MD
Board-certified neurosurgeon in Baltimore
Bernhard Zunkeler, M.D., P.A.
Towson, Maryland
Neurological Surgery, Brain Injury Medicine
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neurosurgery, spine, trauma, head injury, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disability, future clinical needs, future cost
I am a board-certified neurosurgeon in clinical practice in Baltimore, Maryland.
For the past 25+ years, in addition to my clinical practice, I have assisted clients in the fields of insurance, law, and government with analyzing and understanding complex clinical cases.
Based on the facts of a case, I will provide clients additional insights regarding pre-existing medical conditions, the necessity and appropriateness of medical care, causation, the reasonableness of prior healthcare charges, the need for, and estimated cost of, future medical care, the expected endpoint of treatment (i.e. MMI), the rating of impairment based on national Guides, as well as the standard of care.
Please refer to my two websites for additional details regarding my neurosurgical practice:
https://www.evalneuro.com (medicolegal site)
https://www.zneurosurgery.com (clinical site)
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Brian Woodruff, MD
Pediatric Neurologist - 20+ Yr Experience
East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pediatric Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Child Neurology, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, cerebral palsy, stroke, hypoxic brain injury, seizures, life expectancy, medical necessity, timing of injury, perinatal/birth asphyxia, concussions, headaches, intracranial hemorrhage, epilepsy, head trauma, developmental delay, brain injury, ischemic brain injury
Board-certified pediatric neurologist in active clinical practice. Michigan and Wisconsin trained. Award-winning teacher. University of Illinois Faculty. Extensive expert witness experience – testified in over 200 cases.
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Minnesota
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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Steven D Lockman, MD
Minnesota Neurorehabilitation Institute
Plymouth, Minnesota
Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Mild TBI, mTBI, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, Sports Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, HIE, Post-Concussion Syndrome, PCS, Nerve Injury, Acute Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Life Care Planning, Independent Medical Examinations, IMEs, Whiplash, MVA
Award-winning brain injury medicine physician in active clinical practice. Triple board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Certified Life Care Planner. Former Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hennepin County Medical Center. 20+ Years of University medical school teaching experience. Experienced Expert Witness & Independent Medical Examiner.
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Dr. Jennfier Sweeton, JD, PsyD, MS, MA
Stanford-Trained PTSD Expert, Psychologist, JD
Mind Works Consulting and Psychological Services
Kansas City, Missouri
Psychology, Brain Injury Medicine
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PTSD, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Psychological Trauma, Malingering, Competency, Mitigation, IMO, Mental Health Malpractice, Personality Assessment, Psychological Evaluation, MMPI, MCMI, PAI, Disability
Dr. Sweeton has experience as an expert witness, consultant, and forensic evaluator in capital murder, personal injury, malpractice, and criminal defense cases. She also has extensive experience working with veterans pursuing service connection disability for mental disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Sweeton is a holder of the PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology, which allows her to provide forensic psychological evaluations remotely online by telehealth across 42 States. Redacted example reports available upon request!
Originally trained as a neuroscientist, Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a clinical and forensic psychologist, Amazon #1 best-selling author in clinical psychology, and internationally-recognized expert on trauma and the neuroscience of mental health. She is the author of the Trauma Treatment Toolbox (PESI Publishing), Train Your Brain Card Deck (PESI Publishing and Media), Eight Key Brain Areas of Mental He...
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Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD
DO/JD Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Expert - PM&R
Reno, Nevada
Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Stroke, TBI, Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel, pressure ulcer, pressure injury, wheelchair, cauda equina, tetraplegia, paraplegia, quadraplegia, hemiplegia, conus medularis, autonomic dysreflexia, contractures, spasticity, quality of life, orthostasis
Physician and Lawyer: Triple Board-Certified Physiatrist & Legal Expert in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD, offers a unique perspective as an expert witness, bridging the gap between complex medical outcomes and the rigorous demands of the legal system. As both a practicing physician and an attorney, she provides attorneys with an unparalleled advantage in cases involving catastrophic injuries.
She maintains an active clinical practice at Osteopathic Wellness and Rehabilitation. Her daily immersion in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals ensures her testimony is grounded in current medical standards and real-world clinical practice.
Unlike most medical experts, Dr. Ciammaichella holds a Juris Doctor (JD) with honors and is an active member of the State Bar of California. Before her medical career, she served as a patent litigation attorney and a federal law clerk. This dual background allo...
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Gobinder S Chopra, MD,CIME
Neurologist,Fellowship Certified,Stanford trained
NeuroCare of Nevada
Las vegas, Nevada
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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critical care neurology, head trauma, neck and back injuries, Seizures Epilepsy, Numbness in extremeties, carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical lumbosacral radiculopathy, Multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, CVA/TIA's, Dizziness, Neuromuscular issues, memory issues/Dementia, Headaches, Neuropathy, Dystonia, Tremors, Gait disoders
I am a quadruple Board-certified Neurologist and Stanford trained Neurophysiologist based in Las Vegas. I provide personal injury neurology services, IME evaluations and expert witness services for neurological injury cases.
I have both certifications and psychiatry and neurology, American Board of independent medical examiner's, American Board of psychiatry and neurology added qualification clinical neurophysiology, American Board of psychiatry and neurology added qualification brain injury medicine. I am also board-certified disability examiner. My internship training with emphasis over internal medicine was done at Kern Medical Center/UCLA affiliate program. My residency training was done at VA West Los Angeles/UCLA neurology program.
After the neurology training, I pursued my clinical neurophysiology and intraoperative monitoring at Stanford University Palo Alto California.
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Junling Dong
Neurocritical Care Expert - Stroke & Brain Injury
Wandering Neuron LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina
Neurocritical Care, Brain Injury Medicine
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Stroke, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intracranial hemorrhage, Encephalopathy, Status epilepticus, Catastrophic brain injury, Brain Death, Failure to rescue, Spinal Cord injury, Post-Neurosurgical complication, Emergency Neurology, ICU complication, Critical Care Neurology, Anoxic brain injury
Why Attorneys Retain Dr. Dong
- Focused expertise in neurocritical care and ICU brain injury – Specialized in failure to rescue, delayed diagnosis, neurologic deterioration, and escalation-of-care breakdowns
- Rapid case screening (72-hour turnaround) – Early case viability assessment to guide strategy
- Clear, persuasive communication – Adjunct faculty experienced in translating complex ICU and neurologic issues into jury-friendly explanations
- Concise, high-impact reports – Direct analysis of standard of care, causation, and key vulnerabilities
- Dual training (Internal Medicine + Neurocritical Care) – Whole-patient analysis in complex, multisystem cases
- Real-world systems insight – Experience across ED, ICU, and inpatient workflows, including consultation delays and escalation failures
- Balanced and objective – Retained by both plaintiff and defense; evidence-driven opinions
Professional Background
Dr. Junling Dong, DO is a triple board-certified physician in Neurocritical ...
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Jason R. Sebesto, DO
TBI Expert Witness | Brain Injury Neurologist
TBI ASSOCIATES OF OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Post-concussion syndrome, Mild TBI, Auto accident, Trucking accident, Commerical vehicle injury, Slip and fall, IME, Records review, Post-Traumatic Vertigo, Post-Traumatic Headache, Diffuse Axonal Injury, Closed Head Injury, mTBI, Post-Traumatic Depression, Post-Traumatic Anxiety
Dr. Sebesto is a board-certified neurologist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) who provides expert witness services exclusively for traumatic brain injury cases. He serves attorneys in personal injury litigation and has extensive experience with disability case reviews. Dr. Sebesto trained in neurology at Mayo Clinic and has devoted his career to TBI evaluation. His practice focuses on brain injury—he does not maintain a general neurology caseload. This focus means he stays current on evolving diagnostic criteria, emerging research, and the specific challenges of proving brain injury in litigation. He has reviewed over 200 cases in his career.
Methodology That Withstands Scrutiny
Dr. Sebesto applies multiple evidence-based diagnostic frameworks to ensure comprehensive, defensible conclusions. His primary methodology utilizes the ACRM 2023 diagnostic criteria—the most current consensus framework for TBI classification—supplemented by concordance analysis across the CDC S...
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Dale E. Panzer, MD
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine
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TBI, concussion, mild TBI, infection, hypoxia, brain bleeds, delirium, dementia, testamentary capacity, undue influence, personal injury, PTSD, and malingering
Dr. Panzer is among a select group of experienced forensic physicians dual Board-Certified physicians in Psychiatry and Brain Injury Medicine. He has served as a forensic evaluator and testifying expert witness for the past 13 years simultaneous with clinical practice as a treating psychiatrist at a highly regarded regional rehabilitation hospital. Patients suffer from brain injuries, TBI, dementias, stroke, spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries.
He has extensive treatment and evaluation experience with TBI and concussion patients and co-founded a concussion research collaboration with a local university functional imaging center (PET/SPEC/DTI MRI).
Dr. Panzer's testimony experience includes TBI, concussion, mild TBI, infection, hypoxia, brain bleeds, PTSD, spinal cord injury, malingering, cognitive capacity, testamentary capacity and undue influence. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Drexel University School of Medicine, has taught residents and...
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Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP
EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury
Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Brain Injury Medicine, Education & Schools
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Pediatric brain injury, child injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, mold, traumatic brain injury, concussion, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, MVC, brain, school, mild TBI, transition, child, special education, young adult, college
I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury.
Expert witness & brain injury case consultation. Three Decades of Experience. State director of an internationally recognized Brain Injury program for children, teens, and young adults for the last 18 years.
I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching. I provide expert opinions regarding pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school. I have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services.
I investigate brain injur...
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Elizabeth M Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH
Nationally recognized expert on Concussions/mTBI
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Neuropsychology, Brain Injury Medicine
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concussion, mTBI
Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist specializing in concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). She provides independent medical examinations, medical record review, and expert consultation in legal matters involving traumatic brain injury, cognitive functioning, and symptom validity.
Dr. Pieroth is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology and is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at Henry Ford Health System and holds a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology and a Masters of Public Health.
Dr. Pieroth has more than 25 years of experience evaluating individuals with neurological injuries and has particular expertise in concussion and persistent post-concussion symptoms. She previously served as Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rush University Medical Cent...
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Rajbeer S Sangha, MD
Neurology, Stroke & Brain Injury Expert Witness
Murphy, Texas
Neurology, Critical Care Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, spine injuries, neck injuries, vascular neurology, Neurocritical Care, Brain injury, mild concussion, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, TBI, Brain Injury Medicine
Board-certified neurologist with ABMS certifications in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care, with additional board certification in Neurosonology. I currently serve as Director of Inpatient Neurology and Vascular Neurology in Northern California and have extensive clinical experience evaluating and managing complex neurologic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, hypoxic-ischemic injury, seizures, neurocritical illness, and long-term neurologic disability.
I have substantial experience with traumatic brain injury cases, including mild, moderate, and severe TBI; post-concussive syndrome; cognitive and functional impairment; causation analysis; prognosis; future care needs; and the distinction between traumatic, vascular, degenerative, and pre-existing neurologic conditions.
My academic work includes publications in high-impact medical journals, authorship of American Academy of Neurology guidelines, and presentati...
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Huma Haider, MD
National Brain Injury Institute
Houston, Texas
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Independent Medical Examination, IME, CIME, Concussion, PTSD, Neurological diseases, Subject Matter Expert, Disability, Injury, Prognosis, LCP, Life Care Plan
Huma Haider, MD
Medical Director, National Brain Injury Institute
Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) through American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
Board Certified Neurocritical Care through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)
Board Certified in Headache Medicine through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)
Board Certified in Headache Medicine through American Board of Headache Medicine (ABHM)
Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
Board Certified in Internal Medicine through American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Board Certified in Anesthesiology through American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
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Sanjay Adhia, MD, MRO
Forensic Psychiatry | TBI | PTSD|Multi-Plaintiff
Sanjay Adhia MD Professional Association
Sugar Land , Texas
Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine
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Malpractice, Personal Injury, Disability, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, testamentary capacity, competency, will contest, undue influence, toxic tort, correctional, rape, Fitness for Duty, Neuropsychiatry, prison, suicide, IME, jail, child custody, mass tort
Dr. Adhia is triple-Board-Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine (BIM), and Psychiatry headquartered in the Houston, testifying nationally. He is one of a few Forensic Psychiatrists who are Board-Certified in BIM. In addition to forensic/expert witness practice, he works in a renowned neuro-rehabilitation center where his focus is treating the neuropsychiatric sequelae of brain injury, concussions, stroke, and spinal cord injury.
Dr. Adhia is the Associate Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Director at McGovern Medical School at UT Health. He has been appointed by the Governor to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI).
Dr. Adhia's forensic practice focuses on the psychiatric impact of personal injury, abuse, competency, testamentary capacity, toxic torts (chemical exposure, oil spill), violence, and complicating mental illness.
Dr. Adhia treats patients, as a psychiatrist, who suffer...
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Joshua Rotenberg, MD MMS
Peds/Adolescent Neuro TBI Sleep Epilepsy CP Autism
Houston Specialty Clinic - Child & Adolescent Neurology
houston, Texas
Brain Injury Medicine, Pediatric Neurology
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Traumatic brain injury, Trucking bus accident, sleep apnea, cerebral palsy, catastrophic injury, epilepsy, HIE hypoxia ischemic encephalopathy cooling, autism, Cruise ship Resort , concussion, Near drowning, Life care plan rebuttal, eeg, medical literature, Tbi, Supervision negligence, sleep disorders, seizures, Causation, Daubert
Dr. Joshua S. Rotenberg, MD MMS
Board-Certified Pediatric Neurologist | Expert Witness & IME
Houston, Texas | Licensed TX | Expert License FL | Available Nationwide
WHO HE IS
Dr. Rotenberg is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with 20+ years of active clinical practice and 200+ medico-legal cases across plaintiff and defense. He maintains a busy clinical practice at Houston Specialty Clinic, a multi-location pediatric neurology and sleep medicine center in Houston, ensuring every opinion is grounded in current real-world patient care -- not textbooks or retirement.
He calls balls and strikes. His opinions are independent of retaining party, every time, regardless of who retains him.
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
Dual ABPN Board Certification -- Neurology and Child Neurology
UCNS Diplomate -- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (fewer than 200 in the US)
Subspecialty Certified -- Brain Injury Medicine, Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine
USAF Veteran -- Former Chief, Pediatric Neurology, ...
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Jason R. Sebesto, DO
TBI Expert Witness | Brain Injury Neurologist
TBI ASSOCIATES OF OKLAHOMA
Texas
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Post-concussion syndrome, Mild TBI, Auto accident, Trucking accident, Commerical vehicle injury, Slip and fall, IME, Records review, Post-Traumatic Vertigo, Post-Traumatic Headache, Diffuse Axonal Injury, Closed Head Injury, mTBI, Post-Traumatic Depression, Post-Traumatic Anxiety
Dr. Sebesto is a board-certified neurologist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) who provides expert witness services exclusively for traumatic brain injury cases. He serves attorneys in personal injury litigation and has extensive experience with disability case reviews. Dr. Sebesto trained in neurology at Mayo Clinic and has devoted his career to TBI evaluation. His practice focuses on brain injury—he does not maintain a general neurology caseload. This focus means he stays current on evolving diagnostic criteria, emerging research, and the specific challenges of proving brain injury in litigation. He has reviewed over 200 cases in his career.
Methodology That Withstands Scrutiny
Dr. Sebesto applies multiple evidence-based diagnostic frameworks to ensure comprehensive, defensible conclusions. His primary methodology utilizes the ACRM 2023 diagnostic criteria—the most current consensus framework for TBI classification—supplemented by concordance analysis across the CDC S...
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Wendy E Goodwin, MD
Pediatric Rehabilitation & Brain Injury Specialist
Dallas, Texas
Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine
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Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Future Educational/Vocational Potential, Childhood Disability, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Shaken Baby, Multiple Trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Quality of Life, Impact on Caregiver, Cognitive Impairment, School Accommodations, TBI
Wendy E. Goodwin, MD, is one of less than 100 physicians in the country who are triple board-certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and (adult) Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
She has an academic background as an assistant clinical professor at UT Southwestern / Children’s Medical Center where she worked daily with children suffering from a range of long-term neurological disorders like cerebral palsy to acute neurological conditions like TBI and multi-trauma. She has worked a large portion of her time in the ICU of a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, caring for severely injured and comatose patients including battered babies, drowning victims and car wreck victims.
What is uncommon about Dr. Goodwin is the breadth of her experience. On a daily basis she has cared for patients along a range of age (from newborn into college), caring for patient's injury throughout a long timeline (from ICU until many years later through the child's development)...
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Joshua Rotenberg, MD MMS
Peds/Adolescent Neuro TBI Sleep Epilepsy CP Autism
Houston Specialty Clinic - Child & Adolescent Neurology
Washington
Brain Injury Medicine, Pediatric Neurology
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Traumatic brain injury, Trucking bus accident, sleep apnea, cerebral palsy, catastrophic injury, epilepsy, HIE hypoxia ischemic encephalopathy cooling, autism, Cruise ship Resort , concussion, Near drowning, Life care plan rebuttal, eeg, medical literature, Tbi, Supervision negligence, sleep disorders, seizures, Causation, Daubert
Dr. Joshua S. Rotenberg, MD MMS
Board-Certified Pediatric Neurologist | Expert Witness & IME
Houston, Texas | Licensed TX | Expert License FL | Available Nationwide
WHO HE IS
Dr. Rotenberg is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with 20+ years of active clinical practice and 200+ medico-legal cases across plaintiff and defense. He maintains a busy clinical practice at Houston Specialty Clinic, a multi-location pediatric neurology and sleep medicine center in Houston, ensuring every opinion is grounded in current real-world patient care -- not textbooks or retirement.
He calls balls and strikes. His opinions are independent of retaining party, every time, regardless of who retains him.
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
Dual ABPN Board Certification -- Neurology and Child Neurology
UCNS Diplomate -- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (fewer than 200 in the US)
Subspecialty Certified -- Brain Injury Medicine, Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine
USAF Veteran -- Former Chief, Pediatric Neurology, ...
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Washington
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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