Alzheimer's Disease Expert Witnesses

Mill Valley, California

Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry - Contested wills and trusts, Testamentary capacity, Undue Influence, Geriatric Psychiatry, Elders & Elderly, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Medicare, Geriatric decision making capacity competency, Medical Documentation and Coding, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Psychosis

Providing legal and forensic consultation on legal issues pertaining to the elderly and their mental, emotional, behavioral and cognitive functioning, including contested inheritance, undue influence and financial elder abuse, and dementia and related issues in nursing homes, memory care and assisted living facilities. Clinical Professor (Voluntary), Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco; Psychiatric Consultant, San Francisco Towers life care community 2021- Present. Consultant in Geriatric Psychiatry, San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center 2021 - 2023. Previously, Director of Psychiatry, Jewish Home of San Francisco, 2010 – 2020. Previously in private practice of Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, 1977 – 2010, in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida. Board Certified, Geriatric Psychiatry and General Psychiatry, by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association. Distinguished Fellow, American A...

Pasadena , California

Geriatrics - Elder Abuse, Elder Exploitation, Neglect, Quality of Care, Undue Influence, Physical Safety, Quality of Life, Emotional Safety, Family Dynamics, Family Dysfunction, Family Conflict, Dementia, Neurocognitive disability, Alzheimer's Disease, Isolation, Chronic Ilness, Loneliness, Vulnerability, Disability, End of Life/Hospice

I have a background in rehabilitation psychology and decades of experience working with older people, people with disabilities and their families. I am also a Certified Advanced Professional member and a Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). I am committed to adhering to the ALCA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and do not have a financial relationship with any service, professional or community that I recommend to clients. I specialize in the issues facing older people with dementia and chronic illnesses, as well as people with neurological, intellectual and developmental disabilities. I formerly worked at Huntington Hospital's Senior Care Network in Pasadena and have worked in various settings, including acute care, neurogeriatrics, oncology, rehabilitation and memory clinics. I bring objectivity, experience and compassion to my work. I have extensive knowledge of the elder care industry and medical issues. I am familiar with legal ...

West Hartford, Connecticut

Neuropsychiatry, Psychiatry - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Parkinson's disease dementia, Psychotic Disorder, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, Schizophrenia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Mood Disorders, Schizoaffective disorder, ADHD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety disorder, FTD, Bipolar Disorder, rare cognitive disorders (FTD-ALS LATE etc)

Cherish Smith, MD | Double Board-Certified Neuropsychiatrist | Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry | Dementia, Cognitive Disorders, Capacity & Neuropsychiatric Evaluations Dr. Cherish Smith is a double board-certified psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist with over seven years of clinical experience. She maintains a full-time clinical practice specializing in cognitive disorders, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and complex psychiatric conditions. Dr. Smith is available for medical record review, consultation, IMEs, and expert witness services. She offers a complimentary 10-minute case screening call to discuss whether a matter is appropriate for her expertise. Please reach out to drcherishsmith@specialtyexperts.com

Winter Park, Florida

Neurology - Independent Medical Exams, Medical Records Reviews, Legal Medicine, Stroke, Epilepsy, Dementia, Falls, Osteopathic Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Headaches, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck & Back Pain, Concussions and head injuries, TBI

Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry Dr. Pineless has served Central Florida at both the state and local levels. He was President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2012-2013. He was FOMA District President for Central Florida prior to his state presidency. Dr. Pineless is currently a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Medical Sports Advisory Committee. He served as Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital East Orlando for many years. Dr. Pineless was honored as Physician of the Year on multiple occasions by the hospital. He was on the Florida Hospital Board of Trustees for 4 years. He was elected by his peers as a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Neurologists and Psychiatrists and Fellow in the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Pineless served as medical director for NeuLife Rehabilitation in Mt. Dora, FL from 2014-2017. Dr. Pineless was named as one of Orlando Magazine’s Top Doctors on numerous...

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Neurology - Expert Witness, Neurology, General Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Falls, Electromyography, Neuropathy, Neuropathic pain, Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease, Traumatic brain injury, Concussion, Headache, Migraine, Dizziness, Gait Disorders, Mild cognitive impairment, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease

Significant experience doing expert witness work in questions regarding traumatic brain injury (TBI) and cognitive impairment. Specialty interests: General neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine/Electromyography (EMG), Neuropathy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson disease, Mild cognitive impairment, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Falls, Head trauma, Concussion, Sleep medicine, Eye movement disorders, Dizziness/vertigo. Boarded in Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diplomate in Neuromuscular Medicine and Diplomate in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (all board certifications are active with maintenance of certification). Received the teaching award twice by the residents at the University of Connecticut University School of Medicine (2001,2007). Top Doctors list 2011-present. Recognized as an FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, August 2018. Voluntary faculty, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Miami (2015-present). Published several case ...

Houston, Texas

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, Seizures/Epilepsy, Nerve and Muscle disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Headache disorders, Stroke, Neurodegenerative disorders, Ataxia, Auto-Immune encephalitis, Neurodiagnostics: EEG, EMG, IOM

Currently works in Houston, Tx as an outpatient neurologist, and double board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. Legal medicine is an integral part of his practice with participation in preparing medical expert opinions, depositions as well as independent medical examinations. Large array of patient types seen in an outpatient setting such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Ataxia, Auto Epilepsy, Nerve and Muscle disorders, Neurodegenerative Disorders, sleep disorder, Headache disorders, and ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Performing and interpretation of neurodiagnostic studies is part of Dr. Chachere's daily practice as well. Also, currently working as a sideline neurologist at a local high school for on field concussion care. Actively participates in local (Harris County Neurologic Society) and state (Texas Neurologic Society) neurologic societies to stay on the cusp of the field of neurology.