Publications

• False positive radiographical evidence of pump catheter migration into the spinal cord

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Dr. Simon Dardashti is a distinguished Pain Management Physician with a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of spinal injury. His professional background includes: Education: Dr. Dardashti graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, followed by a Master’s degree from Georgetown University and an MD degree from the Chicago Medical School. Training: He completed a rigorous four-year internship/residency in Anesthesiology at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, and further specialized in Interventional Spine and Pain Management through a Fellowship program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Professional Experience: Dr. Dardashti has been actively practicing since 2016, focusing on Pain Management, Anesthesiology, and Medical Corporate Compliance. He has worked in various settings including outpatient private practice and inpatient hospital practice. Certifications: Board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in both Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, Dr. Dardashti brings over 10 years of expertise to his practice. Expertise: With a research focus on spinal injury, Dr. Dardashti is well-equipped to provide valuable insights as an expert witness in legal proceedings. He is known for his prompt communication and articulate demeanor during depositions. Accolades: Dr. Dardashti's accolades include receiving a Top Witness award in Mock Trial, as well as Honorable Mention and Select Resident recognition. Dr. Simon Dardashti's combination of academic achievements, clinical experience, and research expertise make him an invaluable resource as a Pain Management Physician medical expert witness in the legal field. Medical areas of expertise include: Causation of injuries, anoxic brain injury, brain damage, hypoxia, whiplash, disability, spine injury, neck and back pain, spinal cord injury, sciatica, nerve blocks, radiculopathy neuropathy, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, chronic pain, non-surgical orthopedic care, opioid and non-opioid medication management, complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy (CRPS/RSD), herniated disc, epidurals, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, fluoroscopic guidance of procedures. Experience with establishing causation of injuries, medical cost projections, depositions, disclosure statements, case review, medical necessity determinations. Medical Malpractice Case Reviews for Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys. CV, Rate Sheet & References can be provided upon request.