Concussion Expert Witnesses

This emergency medicine and sports medicine expert has over 10 years of experience in the field. She earned her BS in biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and her MD at St. George's University Grenada-West Indies. After completing her education, this expert went on to finish her residency in emergency medicine at New York Methodist Hospital and a sports medicine fellowship at North Shore University Hospital. She is a distinguished member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and has published three journal articles. Formerly, she has served as an attending physician at Huntington Hospital, Forest Hills Hospital, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Currently, this expert is a part-time physician at a New York medical center.

This expert earned in psychiatry earned his BS from the University of Arizona and his MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He then completed a residency in general psychiatry at Mayo Clinic as well as a prestigious fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Cleveland Medical Center of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This expert is board certified in psychiatry and is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Arizona Psychiatric Society. He is currently an instructor of psychiatry and psychology at an academic medical center and an attending psychiatrist at an integrated health system in Arizona, where he treats civilly committed patients and medically ill patients with comorbid psychiatric illnesses.

This highly-qualified expert has more than 25 years of experience as a life care planner and a nurse case manager. She received a diploma in nursing from Mount Vernon Hospital School of Nursing before earning her BS from Oklahoma City University and her MPH from the University of Oklahoma. This expert is licensed as a registered nurse in New York and is certified as a nurse life care planner, disability management specialist, case manager, and rehabilitation counselor. She has drafted life care plans and medical projections since 1986 and is a member of several professional societies including the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners and the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. She has formerly served as a rehabilitation nurse consultant and supervisor of case management for American Rehabilitation Consultants, a rehabilitation specialist and medical case manager for Intracorp, a disability nurse manager of occupational managed care for Aetna Insurance, and a senior nurse for worker's compensation and a nurse case manager for Zurich Services Corporation. Currently, this expert is the president of a life care planning firm in New York, where she provides services for individuals of all ages with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, and trauma.

This Ohio-based orthopedic surgery expert specializes in total joint-knee replacement, reconstructive knee surgery, and sports medicine. He earned both his BA and MD from the Boston University School of Medicine. He went on to complete two residency programs at Mount Sinai Hospital: one in surgery and another in orthopedics. This expert is board-certified in orthopedics as well as certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Previously, this expert has served in several positions related to his field including serving as a member of the executive board of directors and the chief of orthopedics at Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, a member of the orthopedic executive review board at Christ Hospital, the chairman of orthopedics at Deaconess Hospital, and a member of the operating review board at CIGNA. He also served as an associate professor in the department of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Currently, this expert serves as an assistant professor of clinical medicine and orthopedics at a university in Ohio and the medical director at a medical and workers' compensation health clinic in Ohio. He also serves as a fellowship and residency educator and a joint reconstruction and arthroscopy specialist at a sports medicine and orthopedic center, also located in Ohio.

This highly qualified expert has nearly 40 years of experience in massage therapy and athletic training. He is licensed in massage therapy and belongs to the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Massage Therapy Association. He formerly served as a massage therapist and athletic trainer for the Chicago Sting Soccer Team and as a massage therapist for the Chicago White Sox Baseball Team. He also served as an adjunct instructor of athletic training at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and as an adjunct professor of physical therapy and athletic training at Trinity University. Currently, this expert is a consultant of massage therapy for an elite tennis tournament and serves as the founder and CEO of an athletic training consultancy and as the founder and clinical director of a massage therapy center in Illinois.

This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He obtained his BA in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University, before receiving his MD from Temple University. He then went on to complete an internship in general surgery at the Albert Einstein Medical Center, a residency in orthopedic surgery at Boston University Medical Center, a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center, and a second fellowship in orthopedic surgery and clinical research at Boston University. Today, this expert is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the International Society of Cartilage Replacement, the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, and the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, where he has also been elected as a fellow. Additionally, he is very active in academia, having published and presented extensively on topics related to orthopedic surgery. This expert is currently an orthopedic surgeon at a private practice and an attending orthopedic surgeon at a hospital system and two surgical centers in New Jersey.

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of chiropractic medicine and specializes in back pain, neck pain, sports medicine, rehabilitation, spine, spinal injuries. He earned his BS from Albion College before earning his DC from the National University of Health Sciences. He is board certified in chiropractic medicine and is certified as a chiropractic sports physician and in functional and kinetic treatment with rehabilitation, as well as in Cox Decompression Adjustment and Manipulation Technic for both the cervical spine and lumbar spine. He is active in his field as a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Currently, this expert serves as an adjunct professor at a college as well as a physician at his own private practice in Michigan.

This expert is an internal medicine physician with experience in musculoskeletal injuries and traumatic brain injury. He earned his BA in biology from the University of Virginia and his MD from George Washington University. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at George Washington University Medical Center and is now board certified in internal medicine. He formerly held a position at the University of California, San Diego as an associate professor of internal medicine and is currently an internal medicine physician at a private practice in California.

This expert has over 25 years of experience in physical therapy, specializing in spine rehabilitation and extremity conservative and post surgical rehabilitation, orthopedic manual therapy, with additional specialization in ankle and foot rehabilitation and orthotics. She earned her BA in psychology and BS in physical education from the University of California Berkeley, her MPT from Emory University, and her DPT from Evidence in Motion. She is certified in dry needling and as an orthopedic specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. This licensed physical therapist previously served as a staff physical therapist at West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic, at Reid and Yates Physical Therapy, and at New Heights Integrative Therapy. She currently serves as the owner and clinical director of a sports medicine and spine therapy clinic in Oregon.

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in physical therapy. He received his BS in marketing from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh before earning his MPT from Nova Southeastern University and his MS in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy from the University of South Australia. He is a licensed physical therapist and holds several certifications, including as a strength and conditioning specialist, a personal trainer, and an ergonomics assessment specialist. He has formerly served as a staff physical therapist for various practices in New York, California, Maryland, and Massachusetts. He has also served as the clinical director for KPT Physical Therapy, Professional Sports Care & Rehab, and Cape Code Orthopedic Physical Therapy. For the past 18 years, this expert has owned and operated a personal training and professional coaching company based in Massachusetts.

This qualified neuropsychologist is trained in both clinical and research-based neuropsychology, with additional expertise in health psychology and rehabilitation psychology, in both children and adults. She is expert in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurological conditions. She is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Psychological Association.

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University prior to his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been recognized as a "Top Physician" multiple times by the Consumer Research Council of America, while he has been published in professional journals such as "The Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation" and textbooks such as "Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation." Currently, this expert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a major medical university. He is also the Medical Director of a private practice that specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and regenerative medicine.

This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a physiatrist. He received his BA in mathematics and philosophy from Yale University before earning his MD from the University of California San Francisco. He subsequently completed an internship at Highland General Hospital and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, where he served as both academic chief resident and senior chief resident during his program. This expert is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. His expertise includes brain injury, amputations, polytrauma, spinal cord injury, burns, electrodiagnostics, pain management, musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, botulinum toxin injection, nerve blocks, and rehabilitation from orthopedic surgeries. He formerly served as the medical director of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Palo Alto VA, an 18-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit that is 1 of 5 specialized centers in the US treating soldiers hurt in combat. This expert is currently a clinical assistant professor and the course director at a top medical school in California, as well as an attending physician at a polytrauma veteran rehabilitation center.

This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He earned his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, did his residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, and completed his Fellowship in Sports & Spine Rehabilitation. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has been an invited Lecturer and Presenter for numerous professional conferences and organizations. He has received numerous Awards and Honors for his performance as both an Academic and a Clinician, and is an accomplished Author of publications that include Peer-reviewed Journal Articles and a chapter in a scholarly textbook. He is currently an attending Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at a top-ranking Medical Center.

This compassionate physician is board-certified in neurology and psychiatry, serving patients in the Central Coast region with neurological disorders. She evaluates and treats many disorders of the nervous system including traumatic brain injury, headaches, back and neck injuries, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. She received her M.D. from the prestigious George Washington University School of Medicine after completing an MS degree at Georgetown University. She did her internship, in internal medicine, and her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

This highly qualified, board certified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the California state University at Fullerton and then completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. This was followed by an internship at Glendal Chiropractic Clinic. This expert is a member of numerous chiropractic societies, and he was even elected as president of one of them. This expert has earned numerous awards for his contributions to the field of chiropractic. This expert has published 7 peer reviewed papers and 2 books and has been a reviewer for 2 chiropractic journals. This expert previously served as president of the International Chiropractors Association of California, and worked as a licensed chiropractor at multiple clinics. This expert also served as part of the sports medicine staff of numerous USA teams in cluding the LA Olympics. This expert currently serves as instructor of biomedical sciences and professional advancement at two different univeristies and also operates a chiropractic private practice.

This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

This qualified expert obtained his BA in Professional Studies from SUNY Empire and his BS in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from Logan College of Chiropractic. He has training in Sports Medicine and Body Psychotherapy. He is Board Certified as a Chiropractic Examiner and a Chiropractor and has certifications in Vodder Manual Lymph Therapy, ConnecTX Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation and Impairment Ratings for Physical Disabilities. He is a member of multiple Chiropractic Medical Associations and has 3 Publications related to Chiropractic Medicine. He currently serves as a Chiropractor for a Private Sports and Wellness Clinic. He has been a chiropractor and consultant for over 25 years, and testified many times in multiple court settings.

This highly qualified expert obtained her MD from University of Kentucky. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh, and then did a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She is a member of numerous prestigious societies such as the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals. She has published 18 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. She has lectured nationally on various topics related to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has received multiple honors and awards such as being named among the Best Doctors in America as well as a Teaching Excellence Award. She is a reviewer for very well-respected journals such as the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is currently the Residency Program Director, the Medical Director of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program, and an Associate Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a major medical university.

This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Penn State and his MD from Hahnemann School of Medicine. After completing his residency in general and orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, he went on to train under a prestigious fellowship in sports medicine at University of Miami. As a result, he is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a sub-specialty in sports medicine. He has held an impressive array of treating physician roles for several professional teams throughout the US including the Baltimore Orioles. Currently, he serves as Director of Sports Medicine Arthroscopy at one of of the best medical schools in the country and is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery.