Brain Tumors Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Neuro-oncology, Brain tumors, Brain hemorrhage, Spine Fusion, Spinal stenosis, Meningioma, Glioma, Brain metastasis, Disc herniation, Cauda equina syndrome, Traumatic brain injury, Pituitary tumors, Skull base tumors, Spine tumors, Cord compression, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Christopher A. Sarkiss, MD, FACS, FAANS, FCNS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with a subspecialty focus in neurosurgical oncology and spine. Dr. Sarkiss is the Founder and Chairman of the Global Brain & Spine Institute. He specializes in the treatment of complex, minimally-invasive brain and spine surgery. Dr. Sarkiss graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Political Science. Thereafter, he attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for medical school graduating with honors. He then joined the Department of Neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City to complete his neurosurgical residency. Afterwards, Dr. Sarkiss completed a surgical neuro-oncology fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Health System. Additionally, he served as a clinical research fellow where his research efforts focused on neuro-oncology, spine, socioeconomics, machin...

Trabuco Canyon, California

Radiation Oncology - Breast Cancer, Brain Tumors, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Delay of Diagnosis, Oncology, Uterine Cancer, Skin Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Radiation Injury, Spine

Radiation Oncologist with 30 years of experience treating patients with conditions such as Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Brain Tumors with radiation. She has managed the care of patients receiving radiation alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Having practiced in both academic settings at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center and community practice settings as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the City of Hope, she is familiar with various practice styles. During her career, she has brought physicians in multiple specialties together by organizing Tumor Boards (patient care strategy sessions) and Continuing Medical Education Conferences. She has also worked on committees to develop best practice guidelines for Breast and Gynecological Cancers. Currently, she serves as a trained Surveyor for The American Society of Radiation Oncology’s Accreditation for Practice Excellence Program which entails visiting facilities i...

Maitland, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Pediatric Neurological Surgery - 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...

Orlando, Florida

Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine - Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Brain Tumors, Epilepsy, Aneurysms, Neurodegenerative diseases, Dementia / Alzheimer's disease, Dental pathology, Inner ear pathology, Ocular pathology, Malformations, Cancer, Infection / Encephalitis, COVID, Poisoning, Toxins, Vaccine injury, PET, MRI, CT

A Harvard graduate and Stanford-trained Neuroradiologist, Dr. Douglas exemplifies excellence across multiple domains, boasting a stellar academic background complemented by extensive clinical expertise and a distinguished military service record. With a remarkable 16 years of clinical experience and 5 years as an expert witness, Dr. Douglas stands as a trusted authority in the field. His credentials include triple board certification in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and nuclear medicine, along with an active medical license in Florida and California. In his expert witness practice, Dr. Douglas provides rapid turn-around times, typically in 1-2 days. In the realm of clinical practice, Dr. Douglas has demonstrated his proficiency through over 250,000 interpretations of MRI scans, PET scans, CT scans, ultrasound, and x-ray examinations. His diagnostic acumen extends to a wide array of conditions, from traumatic brain injuries and strokes to brain tumors, aneurysms, and multipl...

Orlando, Florida

Neurology, Hospice and Palliative Care - Neuro-oncology, neurofibromatosis, complications of cancer therapy, Brain tumors, brain cancer, spinal tumors, glioma, brain metastases, glioblastoma

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Provide the following information for the Senior/key personnel and other significant contributors. Follow this format for each person. DO NOT EXCEED FIVE PAGES. NAME: Ivo W. Tremont-Lukats eRA COMMONS USER NAME (credential, e.g., agency login): n/a POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director, Kenneth R Peak Brain and Pituitary Tumor Center, Houston, Texas EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela M.D. 07/1987 Medicine University of Wisconsin-Madison 06/2001 Neurology University of Texas-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 06/2003 Neuro-oncology A. Personal Statement The center of my interest is evidence-based patient care in any field of adult neurology, including but not limited to: dementias, cognitive impairment, long-covid neurological sequelae, stroke, headaches, autoimmune CNS diseases ...

Ocala, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Neurocritical Care - 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...

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Neurological Surgery - Complex spine, Epilepsy surgery, Brain tumors, Spine trauma, Brain trauma, IMEs, Pedicle screws, Intracranial hemorrhage, Spinal abscess, cauda equina, Brain abscess, Whiplash, Spinal fusion, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Spinal cord injury, Pseudoarthrosis, Disc herniation, Cervical artificial disc

Board certified, Cleveland clinic trained and actively practicing neurosurgeon. Associate clinical professor at the College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Greater than 20 years of clinical experience with an average of 500 cases per year. With a focus of spine surgery, epilepsy, surgery, tumors of the nervous system, and trauma. Greater than 10 years experience in expert witness, IME and record review.

Rochester, New York

Neurological Surgery - Spine surgery, Cranial surgery, Brain tumors, Spine tumors, Shunts, Spine fusions, Pituitary tumors, Cerebrovascular disease, Spine trauma, Cranial trauma, Deep brain stimulation, Aneurysms, AVMs, Neuro-oncology

I am board-certified neurosurgeon with very broad clinical skillset with nearly ten years experience in a wide variety of surgical procedures. I am active in clinical practice and can provide medico-legal expert witness services covering a number of neurosurgical procedures and case types.

HENRICO, Virginia

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spinal trauma, spinal fusion surgery, spinal cord injury, nerve injury, Brain Tumors, Traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, disc herniation, adult hydrocephalus, personal injury, laminectomy, Cauda equina syndrome, spinal cord stimulator, cervical spine surgery, back/neck pain, IME, Healthcare economics

I am a board certified neurosurgeon with over 33 years of clinical experience specializing in complex brain and spine surgery. I continue to practice actively with Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. in Richmond, VA. I received my residency training at The George Washington University Medical Ctr and Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center, a top rated Level 1 trauma center, in Washington, DC. During my residency, I also had the opportunity to train at the world renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neuro Surgery, Queen Square, London, England. In my practice of neurosurgery, I treat patients with benign and malignant primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spine, adult hydrocephalus, spinal and head trauma and a wide range of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine procedures. In addition to my surgical experience, I obtained MBA in Healthcare Management from Johns Hopkins University. I've served on hospital boards, chaired credential and neurosurgical committees and bee...

Mercer Island, Washington

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Trauma, Spinal fusion surgery, Total Disk Replacement, Brain Tumors, Spinal Hematoma, Nerve Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Fracture, Paralysis, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Disc Herniation

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. Additionally he is a Clinical Professor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Lundin is Board Certified in Neurological surgery and i...