Neurological Surgery Expert Witnesses in Florida
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of neurological surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on neurological surgery and related issues. Neurological surgery 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 neurological surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, Neurosurgery, Spine, Spine Injury, Brain Tumors, Cauda Equina, Complex Spine Surgery, Head Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Instrumentation, Subdural Hematoma, and Aai.
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Stephen C. Saris, MD
Experienced Neurosurgery Expert - Harvard Faculty
Brigham & Women’s Department of Neurosurgery
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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subdural hematoma, closed head injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, causation, degenerative spine, cauda equina, fusion, whiplash, IMEs, headaches, epilepsy, gliomas, radiosurgery, gamma knife, pedicle screw, intracranial hemorrhage, glioblastoma, brain cancer, spinal abscess
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon in active clinical practice. Harvard teaching faculty. Clinical practice involves both spine and brain. Currently in active clinical practice. Harvard and Duke trained. Extensively trained in neuroradiology. Publications include over 30 refereed papers as well as several book chapters. Has served as a reviewer for several journals including Cancer and Journal of Neurological Surgery. 20+ years of plaintiff and defense medical-legal experience including hundreds of depositions and IMEs, thousands of record reviews, and dozens of court appearances. Case experience includes medical malpractice (standard of care and or causation), personal injury, and workers’ compensation. Extensive medical-legal experience opining on causation and damages in cases where spinal/head injury is alleged. Available for both in-person and virtual IMEs.
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Steven C Zielinski, MD CM FRCSC
Actively Operating Board Certified Spine Surgeon
Texas Spine and Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Neurological Surgery
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Lumbar surgery, Cervical Spine surgery, Neck and Back Trauma, Work Comp, Complex Spine Surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Neck surgery, Artificial Discs, Personal injury, Motor vehicle injury, Work injury, Medical malpractice, Medical Defense, Hospital Negligence, Military injury, Thoracic spine surgery, Back surgery
Dr. Steven C. Zielinski is a highly skilled and experienced neurosurgeon who specializes in back and neck surgery. He is a premier spine surgeon and is a top-ranked surgeon in his field according to Money Magazine in 2003. Dr. Zielinski received his M.D. C.M. degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1995. He then completed his Neurosurgical Residency at the Montreal Neurological Hospital from 1995 to 2001. He then completed a Cerebrovascular Fellowship at Stanford University in California from 2001 to 2002. Dr. Zielinski is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, and in 2003, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He holds a medical licensure in the state of Texas since 2007 and practices neurosurgery actively in Texas and Oklahoma.
In 2020 he was the first person in the United States to perform a new 360 polymer "metal free" lumbar fusion.
Active Medical Board reviewer for Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Quali...
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David A Lundin, MD, FAANS, FACNS
Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Expert Witness
Synapse Neurosurgical Consultants
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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neurosurgery expert witness , Spine Trauma, Spinal fusion surgery, Total Disk Replacement, Brain Tumors, Spinal Hematoma, Nerve Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Fracture, Paralysis, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Disc Herniation, Neurosurgeon Expert witness, Spine surgery Expert witness , Spine surgeon expert witness
David A. Lundin, MD, received his medical degree in 1999 from the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, where he graduated at the top of his class. He completed his internship and residency in Neurological Surgery at the UW and served as a Senior Registrar at the renowned Atkinson Morley's Hospital in London, England. He then completed a fellowship in spinal surgery at the UW within the departments of Orthopedics and Neurological Surgery followed by a Chief Residency in Neurological Surgery in 2006. He served as Director of Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine at the Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine in Los Angeles before joining the University of Washington/Valley Medical Center as the Medical Director of Neurosurgery and the Spine Center in 2008 where he maintains a robust clinical practice. He is the current Chief of the Department of Surgery. Additionally he is a Clinical Professor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington.
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Heather A Hedstrom, MD
Expert Witness for Complex spine and Trama
Panama City Neurosurgery
Panama CIty, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Pediatric Neurological Surgery
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Complex spinal cases, Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgical trauma cases, Adult and Pediatric Brain tumor cases, Adult and Pediatric Spine Tumor Cases, Adult and Pediatric spinal infections, Adult and Pediatric Brain Infections, Adult and Pediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt cases
I have much experience working with both workers compensation defense attorneys and plaintiffs attorneys in the state of Florida. I have experience in both adult and pediatric trauma, having worked as a level 1 trauma center for 13 years of my 26 year neurosurgical career, and a Level 2 trauma center for 22 of 26 years of my career. I currently practice both adult and pediatric neurosurgery in Panama City Florida, and run my own private practice. In addition, I have previously testified in 3 criminal trials for child abuse, and have testified in multiple workers compensation trials and done countless worker compensation depositions.
I was formerly a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Michigan State University School of Medicine, where I taught medical students on their clinical rotations at the hospital and in a clinical setting. I trained in neurosurgery at the University of Kentucky, and I graduated with Honors from the Indiana University School of Medicine. I graduated with ...
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Charles O Wood, MD
Forty Years Clinical Neurosurgery Experience
Ocala, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Neurocritical Care
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Complex Spine Surgery, Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumors, Ventricle-peritoneal Shunt Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain and Spine Infections, Neurosurgical Complications
I did my neurosurgical training at the 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 states of North Dakota, Florida, Ohio, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, and Virginia. 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. Over the last eighteen months I have developed a medicolegal consultancy concentrating primarily upon p...
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Joel I Franck, MD FAANS FCNS
Neurosurgical Medical-Legal Expert
Joel Ira Franck MD PLLC
Oldsmar, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Whiplash Injuries, CranioCervical Syndrome, Arnold-Chiari Syndrome, Cranio-Cervical-C1-C2 Instability, Migraine Headaches, Cervical Herniated Disc Disease, Brain Fog, Cervical Instability, Cervical Myelopathy, AAI, Cranio-Cervical Instabi, Post-Traumatic Neuro-cognitive Deficits, Atlanto-Axial Instabili, CCI, CTE, TBI
As a Neurological Surgeon, involved in Cervical Spinal Trauma for my entire career, I have focused interest in Cervical Whiplash Injuries and the CranioCervical Syndrome, consisting of extraordinary disabling Migraine Headaches, Brain Fog, Neck Pain, and unusual Neurological complaints. All thought to be untreatable, these symptoms can be resolved with an outpatient procedure that I developed, consisting of a posterior C1-C2 fusion and sub-Occipital craniectomy. Treating hundreds of patients from around the world and across North America, referred by Attorneys, I have become expert in the medical-legal process. I have performed over 4,500 Anterior Cervical fusions - with outstanding results. This clinical experience has molded my interest in expert testimony, participating in over 1250 depositions and 40 trials in State, Federal Courts, and International Courts, yielding remarkable results for my patients and the Attorney's client. Most of my experience lays with legal clients re...
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Neil Brown, MD, PhD, FACS(C) FACS FAANS
Neurological Surgery and Biomechanics
Minimally Invasive Spine & Neurosurgery Inc
Sarasota, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Biomechanics
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neurosurgery, spine surgery, spine injury, brain injury, spinal cord injury, spinal biomechanics, slip and fall, trip and fall, motor vehicle accidents
My clinical opinions are based upon twenty-six years as a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon. Likewise, biomechanical opinions are based upon an BSc (Hon) in Applied Mathematics, an MSc in Physics, and a PhD in Medical Biophysics. I have also been inducted as a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, which as a requirement for membership, requires ten or more biomechanical articles published in peer-reviewed journals. I have testified in over 100 depositions and in 15 trials.
Opinions related to injury causation, especially with regard to Personal Injuries (slip/trip and falls, motor vehicle accidents), are examined qualitatively for biomechanical consistency with the known biodynamics required for injury of structures (typically a question of traumatic causation of disc herniations).
Opinions related to medical malpractice follow the stringent guidelines of impartial testimony by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Bad outcomes do not necessary mean ...
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Steven C Zielinski, MD CM FRCSC
Actively Operating Board Certified Spine Surgeon
Texas Spine and Neurosurgery
Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Neurological Surgery
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Lumbar surgery, Cervical Spine surgery, Neck and Back Trauma, Work Comp, Complex Spine Surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Neck surgery, Artificial Discs, Personal injury, Motor vehicle injury, Work injury, Medical malpractice, Medical Defense, Hospital Negligence, Military injury, Thoracic spine surgery, Back surgery
Dr. Steven C. Zielinski is a highly skilled and experienced neurosurgeon who specializes in back and neck surgery. He is a premier spine surgeon and is a top-ranked surgeon in his field according to Money Magazine in 2003. Dr. Zielinski received his M.D. C.M. degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1995. He then completed his Neurosurgical Residency at the Montreal Neurological Hospital from 1995 to 2001. He then completed a Cerebrovascular Fellowship at Stanford University in California from 2001 to 2002. Dr. Zielinski is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, and in 2003, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He holds a medical licensure in the state of Texas since 2007 and practices neurosurgery actively in Texas and Oklahoma.
In 2020 he was the first person in the United States to perform a new 360 polymer "metal free" lumbar fusion.
Active Medical Board reviewer for Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Quali...
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Jayson A Sack, MD
Spine and Cranial Neurosurgeon
Tampa, Florida
Neurological Surgery
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Spine, Brain, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, subdural, epidural, spine fracture, spine fusion, laminectomy, spine injury, brain tumor, spine tumor, spine infection, epidural abscess, cauda equina, spinal cord, spinal stenosis, cord compression, diskectomy
I am a board-certified neurological surgeon specializing in neurosurgery. I specialize in both simple and complex spine conditions, as well as intracranial neurosurgery. I am a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons.
I strive to provide exceptional, compassionate care for a wide range of spine and brain-related issues. In addition, I continue to explore new ways to limit morbidity, minimize risk, and improve outcomes through the latest technology and innovation. My relationship with God is what drew me to medicine. I consider myself a servant of God first, and it is only through HIS guidance and grace that I can do what I do.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids, staying fit through triathlon training, and actively keeping up with my faith through involvement in my church.
As an expert witness, I commit to providing the highest quality of service ...
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Shelly Wang, MD, MPH, FAANS, FACS
Pediatric neurosurgeon - board certified
Maitland, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Pediatric Neurological Surgery
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Pediatric neurosurgery, Epilepsy, Neurological surgery, Trauma, Congenital pediatric neurological disorders, Craniofacial anomalies, Hydrocephalus, Functional surgery, Movement disorders, Brain tumors, Spinal cord tumors, Surgery, Craniotomy, Neurosurgery, Neuromodulation
I am a Canadian and US board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon with many years of experience working in a thriving general neurosurgical practice. Additionally, I have specific expertise in epilepsy surgery, working as a functional neurosurgeon in a busy Level IV epilepsy center. I held various leadership roles within the hospital and as the principal investigator of numerous single and multi-center clinical trials. I am considered a nationally renowned expert in pediatric neurosurgery. I am a member of the AANS, CNS, AES, and ACS. Additionally, I am very active in academic neurosurgery and have written over 60 peer-reviewed publications, given over 40 national and international presentations (frequently as keynote speaker), won numerous awards for my academic research, and served on multiple boards and leadership panels within academic neurosurgery.
I combine a thorough understanding of neurosurgery with an analytical mind and evaluate cases meticulously. I have served as a medico...
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John A Coats, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Associates
Pompano Beach, Florida
Neurological Surgery
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Complex Spine Cases, Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Surgery, Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Fusion Surgery, Anterior, Posterior Fusions, Brain/Spine Trauma, Brain/Spinal Tumors, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Cord Stimulators, Head Injury, Cauda Equina, Pedicle Screw Instrumentation
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Matthew R Moore, MD, FAANS, FACS
Harvard Trained opinions for spine/brain accidents
Florida Neurosurgical Experts
Lighthouse Point, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Brain Trauma, Concussion, Cranial Surgery, Cranial Trauma, Head Injury, Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Spine Surgery, Spine Injury, Subdural Hematoma, whiplash, herniated disc, neck pain, back pain, slip & fall, assault, deficits, memory loss, disability
Dr Moore is a Harvard & Yale trained board certified neurosurgery specialist and served as on-field neurosurgeon for the Miami Dolphins for over 10 years.
Currently, Dr. Moore is Director of Integrated Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute(MNI) of Baptist Health North in Palm Beach County. He sees clinical patients at three office locations and operates three days / week as a busy clinically active neurosurgeon. He works for the NFL as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
He was past Chief of Surgery and Director of Neurosurgery at Broward Health North Trauma Center. Dr Moore is the Founding Director of the First JCAHO accredited Spine Care Center in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade counties of South Florida. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is the oldest, most respected federal inspection authority of healthcare providers.
Dr Moore provides expert, credible, unbiased reviews and testimon...
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Donald Sachs, MD
Neurosurgical Spine Expert Witness
Center for Spinal Stenosis and Neurologic Care
Lakeland, Florida
Neurological Surgery
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Neurosurgical spine , Board-certified neurosurgeon, Spine surgery , Standard of care spine, Causation analysis spine, Complex spinal deformity, Minimally invasive spine, Spinal instrumentation, SI joint fusion , Spine litigation , Biomechanical spine device expert, Spine surgical decision-making, Spine instability & trauma
Donald C. Sachs, MD is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine surgery expert with nearly 30 years of clinical experience and involvement in the care of over 250,000 neurosurgical patients. He is fellowship trained in complex spinal deformity and reconstruction and is double boarded, holding certification through the American Board of Neurological Surgery and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Sachs completed his medical education, internship, residency in neurological surgery, and fellowship training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. His advanced training includes complex spinal deformity, spinal reconstruction, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal biomechanics, sacroiliac joint pathology, vertebral augmentation, and spinal instrumentation.
He currently serves as the founder and practicing neurosurgeon at the Center for Spinal Stenosis and Neurologic Care, where he has been in continuous clinical practice since 2010. Earlier in his caree...
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Jeffrey H. Oppenheimer, MD
Neurosurgery Medlegal Services
Pompano Beach, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Neurosurgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Fusion, Total Brain Injury, Spinal Instrumentation, BMP, Infuse, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor
Dr. Oppenheimer is an actively-practicing board-certified neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience. He founded and presently practices at Neurosurgery Medical Associates in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Oppenheimer is also on the faculty at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and holds medical licenses in several states.
Dr. Oppenheimer received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also obtained an MS with distinction in Physiology and Biophysics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and Behavior cum laude, from Cornell University. Dr. Oppenheimer completed his residency training at the University of Southern California-Los Angeles County Hospital. He has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters in the field of neurosurgery. He is also multilingual, and is fluent in English, German, and Spanish.
Dr. Oppenheimer is a seasoned expert witness with significant testifying experience. He has provided exp...
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Matthew Miller, PA, MPAS
Neurosurgery Operating Room Physician Assistant
Miller Medical Advisors, LLC.
Boca Raton, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Physician Assistant
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Operating Room, Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusions, Laminectomy, Brain Surgery, Patient Care, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Post op Complications, Suturing, Patient Positioning, Patient Draping, Brain Tumor, Hematomas
I am a highly experienced Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, specializing as a First Surgical Assistant with over 2,000 neurosurgical cases completed. With more than five years of dedicated clinical practice, I have gained extensive expertise in managing complex neurosurgical conditions involving both brain and spine pathology. My responsibilities encompass pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative technical assistance, and post-operative management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes across a wide spectrum of neurosurgical procedures.
I practice at a Level 1 trauma center, where I respond to traumatic and emergent neurosurgical cases on call, providing immediate and comprehensive care for critically ill patients. My surgical volume averages 10-15 cases per week, including a diverse range of complex surgeries such as craniotomies, spinal surgeries, vascular procedures, neuro-oncology surgeries, and trauma-related interventions.
My depth of experience includes navigating intricate su...
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