Neurocritical Care Expert Witnesses

Arizona

Neurology, Neurocritical Care - Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurotoxicology, Seizure, Neurocritical Care, Critical Care, CNS infection, Anoxic Brain Injury, Encephalopathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Medical Malpractice, Standard of Care, Stroke

Dr. Kulik is a triple board-certified neurologist with 14+ years of clinical experience, specializing in Stroke Neurology and Neurocritical Care. Trained at top-tier institutions, he has managed a wide range of acute neurological emergencies, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). His approach is grounded in evidence-based medicine, high-acuity patient care, and outcomes-focused clinical practice. He has contributed to the field through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and service on national guideline-writing committees for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Dr. Kulik’s insights have helped shape best practices for complex neurological disorders. He also holds the IHI Basic Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality, reinforcing his commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement. A recognized leader in neurocritical care, Dr. Kulik has guided st...

Little Rock, Arkansas

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Interventional Pulmonology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ECMO, central line, intubation, chest tube, bronchoscopy, EBUS, lung biopsy, echocardiography, neurocritical care, rigid bronchosocpy, airway stent, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, pleural effusion, LTAC

Los Angeles, California

Neurology, Critical Care Medicine - neurocritical care, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, encephalopathy, status epilepticus, neurotoxicology, Guillain-Barre syndrome, myasthenic crisis, meningitis, encephalitis

I am a neurointensivist and neurologist in active clinical practice at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, CA and am board-certified in both Neurocritical Care and Adult Neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and also in Neurocritical Care through the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties. In my practice I provide comprehensive neurological and critical care services to patients with acute brain, spinal cord, and/or nerve injury, and have extensive experience in the management of disorders such as acute ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hypoxic-ischemic (anoxic) brain injury, encephalopathy, status epilepticus, neurotoxicology, Guillain-Barre syndrome, myasthenic crisis, meningitis, encephalitis, and perioperative complications of neurosurgical procedures. I completed my undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Lou...

Santa Barbara, California

Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Emergency General Surgery, Hemorrhage, Peritonitis, Surgical Complications, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectum Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS is dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care with additional subspecialty certification in Neurocritical Care. He is the Associate Trauma Medical Director at the only American College of Surgeons verified Level-1 Trauma Center between the LA and Bay areas. He has held numerous hospital leadership positions, and has extensive experience in Trauma Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. He is full time General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty, is well-published, and is active in clinical research on a wide range of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care topics. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest standards of care, and brings these same rigorous standards to malpractice case review for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience and expertise in Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, and General Surgery. CV and references...

Colorado

Neurology, Neurocritical Care - Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurotoxicology, Seizure, Neurocritical Care, Critical Care, CNS infection, Anoxic Brain Injury, Encephalopathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Medical Malpractice, Standard of Care, Stroke

Dr. Kulik is a triple board-certified neurologist with 14+ years of clinical experience, specializing in Stroke Neurology and Neurocritical Care. Trained at top-tier institutions, he has managed a wide range of acute neurological emergencies, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). His approach is grounded in evidence-based medicine, high-acuity patient care, and outcomes-focused clinical practice. He has contributed to the field through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and service on national guideline-writing committees for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Dr. Kulik’s insights have helped shape best practices for complex neurological disorders. He also holds the IHI Basic Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality, reinforcing his commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement. A recognized leader in neurocritical care, Dr. Kulik has guided st...

Ocala, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Neurocritical Care - Complex Spine Surgery, Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumors, Ventricle-peritoneal Shunt Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain and Spine Infections

I did my neurosurgical training at the world renowned Medical College of Virginia now called Virginia Commonwealth University. I also completed a one year fellowship in Neurotraumatology. I am a diplomate in good standing of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. My first twenty three years of practice experience was as founder and partner in a robust private neurosurgical practice in metro Atlanta. Since then, I have worked as an employed neurosurgeon at several hospitals around the country. Currently I hold a medical license in the state of North Dakota and will soon hold licenses in Wyoming and Florida. I also hold an IMLCC or Compact License currently recognized in thirty seven states and soon to be more. Throughout my career I have treated thousands of traumatic brain and/or spine cases. My surgical tally is easily in the tens of thousands of cases involving the brain and spine.

Chicago, Illinois

Neurology, Neurological Surgery - Stroke, Vascular, Carotid Stenosis, cerebral aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, AVM, fistula, thrombectomy, neurocritical care, interventional neurology, neuroradiology, endovascular surgical neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, vascular surgery, Brain Aneurysm

Dr. Bansal is a quadruple board-certified (Neuro-Endovascular Surgery, Neuro-Critical Care, Vascular Neurology, Neurology) physician. His specializations include Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neuro-Endovascular Surgery), Stroke/Vascular Neurology, Neuro-Critical Care and General Neurology. He serves as the Director of Neurosciences and System-Wide Stroke Director for multiple Stroke Centers including a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Stroke Center. Dr. Bansal is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Bansal is the Principal Investigator for multiple NIH trials related to Stroke and Neuro-Endovascular Surgery and he has authored multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Bansal has a JD with emphasis in Healthcare. Given Dr. Bansal's unique credentials, he has provided his expertise for multiple cases reviews, malpractice suits and criminal cases.

Villa Hills, Kentucky

Emergency Medicine, Neurocritical Care - Emergency Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Stroke, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Trauma, Intensive Care, Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Anoxic Brain Injury, Pulmonary emboli, Heart Attack, Lacerations, Overdose, ARDS, Spine Injury, Trauma, Sepsis, Seizures, Central/Arterial Lines, Abdominal Pain

I am Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Neurocritical Care. In addition to active practice in these fields, I also specialize in acute stroke treatment as a member of an academic institutional stroke team.  My broad clinical training and experience have provided a strong foundation to review a wide range of cases, as described in the keywords above; this includes all patients presenting to the emergency department or intensive care unit along with additional subspecialty expertise in emergent and critical neurological conditions. I provide patient care at both an academic tertiary medical center and a community hospital. I have extensive research experience, serving an investigator for multiple studies, including Principal Investigator for a multimillion dollar research grant related to stroke.  Please do not hestitate to contact me regarding any inquiries or additional questions.

Nevada

Neurology, Neurocritical Care - Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurotoxicology, Seizure, Neurocritical Care, Critical Care, CNS infection, Anoxic Brain Injury, Encephalopathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Medical Malpractice, Standard of Care, Stroke

Dr. Kulik is a triple board-certified neurologist with 14+ years of clinical experience, specializing in Stroke Neurology and Neurocritical Care. Trained at top-tier institutions, he has managed a wide range of acute neurological emergencies, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). His approach is grounded in evidence-based medicine, high-acuity patient care, and outcomes-focused clinical practice. He has contributed to the field through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and service on national guideline-writing committees for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Dr. Kulik’s insights have helped shape best practices for complex neurological disorders. He also holds the IHI Basic Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality, reinforcing his commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement. A recognized leader in neurocritical care, Dr. Kulik has guided st...

Camden, New Jersey

Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology - Neurocritical care, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Diagnostic Error, Dialysis, Clinical Decision Making, Cardiac Arrest, Procedural complications, Ventilator Management, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis, Post Surgical Care, Acute Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism

Dr. Sharad Patel is a distinguished medical expert witness and practicing physician, Board-Certified in Five Medical Specialties: Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, and Advanced Echocardiography. With over 15 years of hands-on clinical experience from prestigious institutions including UCLA and Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Patel brings exceptional depth and breadth to medical-legal cases. As an Assistant Professor at Cooper-Rowan University and former Critical Care Ultrasound Director at Cooper University Hospital, he combines active clinical practice with academic excellence. Dr. Patel specializes in providing expert testimony for complex medical cases, offering rapid document review and clear, compelling explanations of intricate medical concepts to non-medical audiences. His unique combination of intensive care, kidney disease, and cardiac expertise allows him to provide comprehensive analysis in cases involving multiple organ systems and complex ...

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Neurology, Neurocritical Care - Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurotoxicology, Seizure, Neurocritical Care, Critical Care, CNS infection, Anoxic Brain Injury, Encephalopathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Medical Malpractice, Standard of Care, Stroke

Dr. Kulik is a triple board-certified neurologist with 14+ years of clinical experience, specializing in Stroke Neurology and Neurocritical Care. Trained at top-tier institutions, he has managed a wide range of acute neurological emergencies, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). His approach is grounded in evidence-based medicine, high-acuity patient care, and outcomes-focused clinical practice. He has contributed to the field through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and service on national guideline-writing committees for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Dr. Kulik’s insights have helped shape best practices for complex neurological disorders. He also holds the IHI Basic Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality, reinforcing his commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement. A recognized leader in neurocritical care, Dr. Kulik has guided st...

Amherst, New York

Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Neurocritical Care, Airway management, Shock, Sepsis, ECMO, Status asthmaticus, Patient safety, Medication safety, Clinical ethics, Brain death

Lars-Kristofer N. Peterson, MD HEC-C FAAEM FACEP, graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2010, completed his emergency medicine (EM) residency (University of Rochester) in 2013, completed a critical care medicine (CCM) fellowship (University of Rochester) in 2015, and has been a practicing academic emergency medicine and critical care attending physician since. He is board-certified in EM, CCM, and neurocritical care. Additionally, he has earned the healthcare ethics consultant-certified (HEC-C) credential from the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. Dr. Peterson is an experienced educator. Peers, learners, patients, and their families recognize Dr. Peterson for his compassionate and clear explanations of complex medical topics. This compassion and clarity translate well to preparing and delivering material targeted to audiences without medical training. Dr. Peterson attends to complex, critically ill patients in emergency med...

Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Neurocritical Care, Neurology - subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, status epilepticus, cardiac arrest, hypoxic ischemic brain injury, delirium, encephalopathy, guillain barre, traumatic brain injury, meningitis, encephalitis

I was born and raised in a suburb of Pittsburgh and went to college at the University of Pittsburgh. I completed residency and fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and then started practicing as an academic Neurointensivist at UT Health San Antonio for 5 years prior to my recruitment to Pittsburgh. In my current role as medical director of the Neuro ICU at Presbyterian hospital, I am responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered for patients with Neurocritical care diseases in the region. I must keep myself and my team updated with any new guidelines, ground breaking publications, and treatments that may help our patients. I regularly review all mortalities and unforeseen morbidities in my ICU for opportunities for improvement. I am involved with 3 national societies: Neurocritical Care Society, American Academy of Neurology, and Society of Critical Care Medicine in various capacities representing Neurocritical Care and critical care Ne...

Murphy, Texas

Neurology, Critical Care Medicine - 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 by ABMS in the following: Neurology Vascular Neurology Neurocritical Care Additional Board certification in: Neurosonology Currently the Director of inpatient Neurology and Vascular Neurology in Northern California Highly published in high impact journals and also written guidelines for the American Academy of Neurology Presented both at national and international conferences Licensed in the following states: NY, NJ, MI, CA, AL, TX, KS, MO, CT