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Brain expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on brain. The brain expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brain Injury Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Education & Schools, Engineering, Epilepsy, Health Informatics, Human Factors, Life Care Planning, Medical Devices, Neurological Surgery, and Neurology.

Harvard & Yale Trained

Chief Neurosurgery-TRAUMA CTR
Past NFL neurosrg/DOLPHINS
Dir. 1st Certfd. Spine Center

Jonathan Rutchik, MD, MPH

Bd. Cert. Neurologist
Bd. Cert. Occ Medicine
Clinical Professor UCSF

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HENRY Hasson

child neurologist - epilepsy ADHD Autism

Alaska

Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy - EEG, Autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, headache, brain, seizures, epilepsy

I have expertise in seizures, headaches, ADHD, Autism

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Vijay Kini, MD

Oncology Expert, 25 Years, CancerExpertWitness.com

Vijay Kini, MD, Inc

Tustin, California

Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Cancer, Tumor, Malignancy, Metastases, Radiation Therapy, Injury, Brain, Bone, Spine, Delayed diagnosis, Breast, Lung, Prostate, Bladder, Spaceoar, Larynx, Oral, Stereotactic, Cyberknife, Lymphoma

Email: Kini@CancerExpertWitness.com Cell: 714-864-4664 CancerExpertWitness.com LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION: Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (1999, 2009, 2019) Licensed to practice Medicine in California, Florida and Texas EXPERTISE I have extensive academic and private practice experience with detailed knowledge of standard of care. Up to date in the latest literature and diagnostic and treatment techniques in Radiation Oncology. I have numerous peer reviewed publications. I provide clear and lucid explanations about complex technical terminology in simple language understood easily by attorneys and laymen. I communicate promptly. Practice Details: Radiation Oncologist 2005 to date President, Vijay Kini, MD, Inc EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Seth G. S. Medical College Bombay, India M.B.B.S., 1993 Assistant Lecturer Forensic Medicine K.J.Somaiya Medical College Sion, Bombay, India 1993 - 94 Intern, Internal Medicine St. Louis University H...

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Daniel Neudorf, DO

Brain Injury, PM&R, and Life Care Planning Expert

California Life Care

Felton, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Stroke, Trauma, Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, TBI, IME, Life Care Plan, Accident, Causation, Disability, Nerve, Spine, Injury, Catastrophic, SCI, Rehabilitation, Expert, Brain

Dr. Neudorf is Dual Boarded in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine, with 10+ years experience managing traumatic brain injury, stroke, nontraumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal injury, non-surgical orthopedics, non-surgical spine, and complex polytrauma. Additionally he is a QME for State of CA and a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP). He provides thorough, defensible IME reports and life care plans. -Board Certified in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine -Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) -Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) -Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of CA (QME) -Sacramento Top Doctor 2022

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Jonathan Eskenazi, MD

TBI Neuro fellowship in brain injury UCLA faculty

LA, California

Neurology, Neuroradiology - TBI, brain, trauma, tinnitus, headache, seizures, vegas, nevada, concussion, beverlly hills, dementia, ucla, academia, cedars, florida, arizona, injury, vertigo, dizziness, neuropathy

i diagnose, prognosticate and treat TBI on a daily basis both at Cedars Sinai and my private office. I also teach TBI to UCLA students. We need to evaluate physical, cognitive, behavioral, psychological, sleep and endocrine disorders related to the TBI. Key note speaker International Neurology conference -2025 | Rome, Italy and Orlando October 2025 Board Certification: 2017 American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 2020 American Board of Brain Injury Medicine Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome Neurological Trauma Cognitive and Functional Impairment After Brain Injury Neurological Prognosis and Long-Term Outcomes Brain Injury-Related Sleep, Behavioral, and Endocrine Disorders Current Clinical & Academic Appointments Clinical Attending Neurologist – Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Stroke Team) Co-Director of Neurology – California Hospital Medical Center Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology – UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Assistant Clin...

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Sina Rajamand, DO, FACOS

Board Certified Neurosurgeon Expert Witness

Golden State Neurosurgery

Encino, California

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spine, brain, pain, back pain, neck, lower back, neuro, neurosurgery, spine surgery

Expertise Board-certified neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, neurotrauma, and brain and spinal disorders. He brings extensive experience as a treating surgeon, consultant, and practice leader, and has participated in both defense and plaintiff-side expert witness engagements. With dual roles in private practice and hospital-based neurosurgery, Dr. Rajamand provides nuanced insights into standard of care, surgical decision-making, postoperative complications, and causation in complex neurological and spine cases. Areas of Expertise Include: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Complex Cervical and Lumbar Spine Procedures Outpatient Spine Surgery Brain and Spinal Trauma Neurocritical Care & Stroke Cauda Equina Syndrome Spinal Cord Injury Vertebral Fractures Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Surgical Complications and Revision Surgery Standard of Care Reviews Medical Necessity and Appropriateness IMEs & Disability Evaluat...

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Gregory T. Whitman, MD, FAAN

Board Certified Neurologist

Los Angeles, California

Neurology, Otoneurology - traumatic brain injury, dizziness, vertigo, vestibular tests, cognition, otoneurology, gait, balance, autonomic, concussion, neurology, causation, capacity, long-term disability, trauma, nystagmus, alcohol withdrawal, brain, spinal disorders, stroke

Board-certified neurologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Author, speaker, and former clinical faculty at UCLA, UC Irvine, Harvard. Former Neurology Residency Program Director, Neurology Clerkship Director at UC Irvine. 20 years of forensic experience. Clinical practice experience in most of Neurology and Otoneurology with a focus on dizziness, balance, and cognition. Contributor to medical books. Co-author of "Dizziness Why You Feel Dizzy and What Will Help You Feel Better," a Johns Hopkins Univ. Press book. Experienced public speaker. Contact phone number for law firms (310)890-1470.

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Rachel Delfanti

Diagnostic Neuroradiologist

Westlake Village, California

Diagnostic Radiology - Neuroradiology, Advanced Neuroimaging, Neurovascular imaging, Spine imaging, Head and Neck imaging, MRI, Brain, Epilepsy, CT head, Internal Auditory Canal, CT spine studies, Neck, CT sinus, CT temporal bone, CT soft tissue neck

Credentials: Physician and Surgeon, Medical Board of California Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology Board Certification, subspecialty in Neuroradiology Affiliations: Rolling Oaks Radiology, Partner and Section Chief of Neuroradiology Dr. Rachel Delfanti is a diagnostic radiologist, fellowship trained in Neuroradiology. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at USC with highest honors, and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of California San Diego, before pursuing her fellowship training at UCSD. Throughout her academic tenure, Dr. Delfanti was the recipient of many awards, honors and grants. Dr. Delfanti has presented her research at numerous conferences and has co-authored an array of publications including several on advanced imaging techniques in brain tumors. Throughout her medical career she has been active in various groups, taking on leadership roles. She is fluent in Italian and highly proficient in Spanish, an...

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Kathi L Waite, RN, MS, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CLNC

Trusted Med Mal & Wrongful Death Expert Witness

K. Waite Legal Nurse Consulting

Littleton , Colorado

Critical Care Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - Critical care, brain, spine, stroke, sepsis, wrongful death, falls, med records review, vascular, neurosurgery, post-op care, trauma, Cardiac Cath, pressure injury, abdominal, pain, overdose, respiratory, PACU, IR

Forty (45) five years of professional experience in critical care nursing that includes 17 years of leadership and management responsibility in a variety of specialties, including Surgical/Trauma ICU, Burn Trauma ICU, MICU/CCU, CVICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Neuro ICU – affiliated with major university teaching and research hospitals. During my tenure as a nurse manager, I was entrusted with significant responsibilities. These included program development, strategic planning, fiscal resources and budget allocation, personnel management, and care-delivery outcomes for the Neurosurgical ICU. I successfully fulfilled these duties for a decade, demonstrating my leadership and management skills. Since establishing my legal nurse consulting business in 2017, I have been actively involved in reviewing and providing expert opinions on a wide range of cases. This includes both plaintiff and defense cases spanning 15 states. Clinical Experience Clinical Charge nurse in an 18-bed ICU, level 3...

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Jayson A Sack, MD

Spine and Cranial Neurosurgeon

Tampa, Florida

Neurological Surgery - 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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David M. Diamond, Ph.D.

Expert on Stress, Decision-Making and Memory

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida

Human Factors, Behavioral and Social Sciences - brain, memory, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, memory failure, forgotten baby syndrome, amnesia, trauma, heatstroke, automobile-related fatality, cognition, traumatic brain injury, negligence, decision-making

I am a professor in the Department of Psychology, Cognitive, Neural and Social Division, at the University of South Florida. I have been studying the brain and memory for over 40 years, and I have served as an expert witness on memory-related cases for the past 16 years. In one area of expertise, I have studied how parents and caretakers, without evidence of abuse or neglect of children, unintentionally and unknowingly, forget children in cars. Under conditions in which the ambient temperature is warm enough and the car is exposed to direct sunlight, heat builds within the car and the child may die or become brain damaged as a result of heatstroke. I have testified as a memory expert in cases in which these parents and caretakers have been charged with civil and criminal crimes, including manslaughter. In a related area of expertise, I recently retired as a career scientist in the Department of Veterans Affairs, with 30 years of research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I ...

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HENRY Hasson

child neurologist - epilepsy ADHD Autism

Florida

Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy - EEG, Autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, headache, brain, seizures, epilepsy

I have expertise in seizures, headaches, ADHD, Autism

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Fiaz A Jaleel, MD

Personalized Medicine Consultants

Jacksonville, Florida

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - IME, Spine, Injury, MVA, Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Joint, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, Maritime Injury, Medical Chart Review, Muscle, No Fault, DUI, Pain Management, Peer Review, Brain, PIP, Domestic Violence, Chronic Pain

37 years of medical experience. Graduate of The University of the West Indies, School of Medicine 1987. Internship at Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad & Tobago 1987-1989. House Officer, Radiology 1989-1991. District Medical Officer 1991-1996. Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 1996-1997. Residency, PMR, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University St. Louis, MO 1997-2000. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Medical Director, Rehab Unit 2002-2004. Orthopedics private practice group, Joliet, IL 2005-2006. Private practice, personal injury, chronic pain management in FL 2006-present. Independent Medical Exams 2018-present. Interested in expert witness work, maritime injuries, DUI defense, domestic violence. Willing to travel. Willing to testify. Willing to participate in depositions.

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Maria R Hubbard, MD, FAAN

Cognitve Neurologist, Brain Injury Medicine

Memory and Attention Research Institute of America

Key Biscayne, Florida

Brain Injury Medicine, Neurology - Brain Injury, Memory, Dementia, Cognitive Neurology, Behavioral Neurology, NeuroCognitive Evaluations, TBI, Traumatic Concussion, Trauma, Brain, Brain Injury Medicine, Concussion, Falls, Motor Vehicle, Assaults, Gun shots, Military, War, Explosions, Blunt trauma

Highlights: Diplomate American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry- Neurology Diplomate American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry- Brain Injury Medicine Diplomate American Society NeuroRehabilitation, ASNR Fellow American Academy Neurology (FAAN) Bio Dr. Maria Cristina Ramirez Hubbard is a distinguished neurologist based in Key Biscayne, Florida, with more than 35 years of experience in clinical and medico-legal practice. She earned her MD from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, in 1985. She completed her residency in neurology at the University of Puerto Rico (1986–1987) followed by Boston University (1987–1989), and then specialized further through a Behavioral Neurology fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine (1989–1990). Dr. Hubbard’s credentials are remarkable: she is Board-Certified in Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, holds a Diplomate in Neurorehabilitation from the American Society of Neuroreh...

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David M McKalip, MD

Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon - Highly Experienced

David M McKalip, MD, LLC

Cartersville, Georgia

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - neurosurgery, neurosurgeon, Board-certified, neurological, neck, brain, spine, surgery, injury, trauma, kyphoplasty, tumor, review, trial, travel, Atlanta, CME, IME, neurological, surgeon

As a Board-certified neurological surgeon in practice since 1998, Dr. McKalip has extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical management of spine, peripheral nerve, and brain disorders. Dr. McKalip takes a very conservative approach to surgery and finds non-surgical options generally provide the lowest cost and greatest benefit to patients. He prefers to reserve advanced surgical therapies for cases in which they provide clear benefit to the patient. His surgical results have been excellent, with minimal complications, and his professional liability profile is favorable. Dr. McKalip has been trained in medical and legal records review and independent medical evaluation by SEAK, Inc. He has extensive experience in Workers Compensation evaluations of patients who present after personal injury incidents. He served on the Quality Improvement Workgroup of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and on the Board of the Florida Medical Association and has served as Presid...

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Jason Aldred, MD

Clinical Academic Teaching Neurologist Researcher

Selkirk Neurology

Idaho

Neurology - Parkinson, Tremor, Dystonia, Spasticity, Gait disorders, Falls, Huntington, Electromyography, botulinum toxin, neuropathy, spinal cord, head injury, brain trauma, brain, radiculopathy, movement disorders, pain, cognitive, dementia, paralysis

Expert Witness Profile: Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN: Dr. Jason Aldred is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neuromuscular neurology, with over 16 years of clinical experience serving patients with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, and complex nerve, brain, and spine disorders. As owner of Selkirk Neurology, PLLC, and Inland Northwest Research, LLC, he has provided specialized neurological care to the Spokane and Inland Northwest communities since 2009. Dr. Aldred currently serves as Director of the Huntington Disease Center of Excellence at Selkirk Neurology and was elected President of the Washington State Neurological Society in 2025, having served on its board since 2021. Clinical and Academic Experience: Dr. Aldred maintains an active clinical practice while serving as a clinical educator for residents in psychiatry and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, as well as medical students at the University of Washington and Washington S...

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Steven W Opolski, MS

Atlantic Engineering, Inc.

Ipswich, Massachusetts

Medical Devices, Engineering - Stent, Septal Occluder, Medical Devices, Vena Cava, Filter, heart, brain, colon, valve, mitral, aortic, finite element, FEA, AAA, disposables, nitinol, percutaneous, aneurysm , failure analysis, surgical instrument

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Jason Aldred, MD

Clinical Academic Teaching Neurologist Researcher

Selkirk Neurology

Montana

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Sina Rajamand, DO, FACOS

Board Certified Neurosurgeon Expert Witness

Golden State Neurosurgery

Nevada

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spine, brain, pain, back pain, neck, lower back, neuro, neurosurgery, spine surgery

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HENRY Hasson

child neurologist - epilepsy ADHD Autism

New Jersey

Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy - EEG, Autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, headache, brain, seizures, epilepsy

I have expertise in seizures, headaches, ADHD, Autism

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Jonathan Mazer, MD

Montclair, New Jersey

Anesthesiology - General Anesthesia, Sedation, Regional Nerve Block, Spinal, Epidural, Thoracic, Orthopedic, Obstetrics, Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Gynecology, Spine, Brain, Neurosurgery, Airway, Intubation, Interventional Radiology, Ambulatory, Ophthalmology

Harvard-Trained. Board Certified in Anesthesiology. Previous case review experience. Published on neuraxial anesthesia. Presentation at a national conference on ambulatory anesthesia. Multiple poster presentations. Graduated from medical school with a distinction in research. Currently in private practice performing a wide variety of anesthetic cases (General Anesthesia, Sedation, Regional/Nerve Blocks, Spinal, Epidural, Thoracic, Orthopedic, Obstetrics, Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Gynecology, Spine, Brain, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ambulatory, Ophthalmology, ENT/Otolaryngology, Plastics, Adult, Pediatric, Out of OR). Both efficient and thorough with case review.

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Philip Smucker, MD

Neurosurgery MD - 17 years practice spine + brain

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spine, brain, peripheral nerve, lumbar, cervical, thoracic, spine surgery, fusion, myelopathy, cauda equina syndrome, lumbar stenosis, brain injury, subdural, head injury, fracture, hematoma, disc, infection, minimally invasive, trauma

I am available for neurosurgery and spine surgery expert witness and Independent Medical Examination services. I am a board certified neurosurgeon, actively practicing full brain and spine surgery along with neurosurgery clinic at a regional medical center, including elective/urgent/trauma surgeries. I have worked 17+ years in one stable practice. My primary neurosurgery focus is on spine, brain, and trauma. I graduated with multiple scholarships from Indiana University, the largest medical school in the country, and did 7 years of neurosurgery residency covering 5 hospitals following that time. My academic achievements include 99th percentile national scores on USMLE step 1 medical boards, and 95th percentile nationally for neurosurgery written boards. I have been published in peer-reviewed journals and served in many administrative roles. I was elected to 2 terms (4 years) as department of surgery chair, and I currently serve as section of neurosurgery lead physician. I se...

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HENRY Hasson

child neurologist - epilepsy ADHD Autism

New York

Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy - EEG, Autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, headache, brain, seizures, epilepsy

I have expertise in seizures, headaches, ADHD, Autism

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Christopher J Roth, MD, MMCI, FACR, FSIIM

Duke University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Neuroradiology, Health Informatics - Radiology, Imaging, Informatics, DICOM, Brain, Spine, MRI, CT, Administration, Quality, Safety, Compliance, Hospital, Physician, Neuroradiologist, Informaticist

Christopher J. Roth, MD, MMCI, FACR, FSIIM serves as: Professor of Radiology at Duke University School of Medicine, with a specialty of neuroradiology, Lead Physician for the Duke Health Imaging Service Line, Vice Chair in the Department of Radiology for IT and Informatics, and Director of Imaging Informatics Strategy at Duke Health. - Clinical activities: Dr. Roth’s clinical work focuses on diagnostic CT and MRI, as well as interventional spine pain procedures and biopsies. Dr. Roth currently averages more than 100 work relative value units (RVUs) per diagnostic workday, above departmental and national university hospital averages. Dr. Roth has not been named in a malpractice case in his fifteen years of clinical practice. - Administrative Leadership: In leading Duke Health’s Imaging Service Line, Dr. Roth is responsible and accountable for strategies and operations for imaging clinical growth and access, quality and safety, people, as well as revenue cycle and capital outlay...

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Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP

EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury

Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Brain Injury Medicine, Education & Schools - Pediatric brain injury, child injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, mold, traumatic brain injury, concussion, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, MVC, brain, school, mild TBI, transition, child, special education, young adult, college

I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury. Expert witness & brain injury case consultation. Three Decades of Experience. State director of an internationally recognized Brain Injury program for children, teens, and young adults for the last 18 years. I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching. I provide expert opinions regarding pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school. I have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services. I investigate brain injur...

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HENRY Hasson

child neurologist - epilepsy ADHD Autism

Ludlow, Vermont

Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy - EEG, Autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, headache, brain, seizures, epilepsy

I have expertise in seizures, headaches, ADHD, Autism

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Jason Aldred, MD

Clinical Academic Teaching Neurologist Researcher

Selkirk Neurology

Spokane, Washington