Cerebral Palsy Expert Witnesses

Cerebral palsy 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 cerebral palsy. The cerebral palsy expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Brain Injury Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Medical Billing, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuroradiology, Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Pediatrics.

Doreen Casuto, RN, MRA, CRRN, CCM Rehabilitation Care Coordination

Arizona
Life Care Planning, Medical Billing - Rehabilitation Nursing, Nursing Assessment, Case Management, Benefit Administration, Special Needs Trust, Care Coordination, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, Amputation, Accessibility, Medical Billing, Case Management, Benefit Application
50 years of experience in rehabilitation nursing, providing patient care, education and coordination of services. 35 years as an independent case manager working with catastrophically injured. Evaluated patients, assisted physicians in planning and coordinating the rehabilitation needs of patients with spinal cord, brain injuries, stroke and neuromuscular illnesses. Prior to founding RCC she was the Director of Physical Rehabilitation Nursing at Grossmont Hospital in San Diego, Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and Rehab Nursing Workshop Coordinator at Ohio State University. Doreen is currently an Adjunct Professor with San Diego State’s School of Nursing as well as a former board member of the Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL), the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation (SDBIF) and Jewish Family Services of San Diego. In 1989, Doreen Casuto decided to start a small company with a unique goal. Doreen had recently left Grossmont Hospit...

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Arizona
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

Doreen Casuto, RN, MRA, CRRN, CCM Rehabilitation Care Coordination

San Diego, California
Life Care Planning, Medical Billing - Rehabilitation Nursing, Nursing Assessment, Case Management, Benefit Administration, Special Needs Trust, Care Coordination, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, Amputation, Accessibility, Medical Billing, Case Management, Benefit Application
50 years of experience in rehabilitation nursing, providing patient care, education and coordination of services. 35 years as an independent case manager working with catastrophically injured. Evaluated patients, assisted physicians in planning and coordinating the rehabilitation needs of patients with spinal cord, brain injuries, stroke and neuromuscular illnesses. Prior to founding RCC she was the Director of Physical Rehabilitation Nursing at Grossmont Hospital in San Diego, Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and Rehab Nursing Workshop Coordinator at Ohio State University. Doreen is currently an Adjunct Professor with San Diego State’s School of Nursing as well as a former board member of the Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL), the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation (SDBIF) and Jewish Family Services of San Diego. In 1989, Doreen Casuto decided to start a small company with a unique goal. Doreen had recently left Grossmont Hospit...

Aviv Herzlich, MD, FACOG

Manhattan Beach, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ablation, Asherman, birth injury, Cerebral Palsy, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, failure to diagnose cancer, fibroids, HIE, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, infertility, miscarriage, Labor and Delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, vacuum, VBAC
I am a board-certified OB/GYN practicing general Obstetrics & Gynecology at Torrance Memorial Physician Network. I provide prenatal care, labor and delivery, and gynecological services. Trained in Maimonides Medical Center, OBGYN residency program, NY. I also performed research and worked as a Medical Decision Support Protocols Developer and a Medical Department Director in the medical tech industry.

Sujin Lee, MD

Long Beach, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab - spinal cord injury medicine, stroke, brain injury, polytrauma, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, disability.
Sujin Lee, M.D. is a double board-certified physician in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) with expertise in non-traumatic/traumatic spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. Dr. Lee completed a PMR residency and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine fellowship at University of California, Irvine. In addition, she completed a Polytrauma clinical research fellowship, and has been involved in clinical research studying functional recovery in individuals with SCI. Dr. Lee is an expert in analyzing the impact of disability from neurological conditions and related complications. She is currently in clinical practice at academic affiliated hospitals, and is an active member of national organizations offering education to trainees and physicians in the community.

Rhonda S. Renteria, RN, BSN, CLNC, CLCP Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.

Brea, California
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting - Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Adults, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics, Transplant
Rhonda has 34 years experience as a licensed Registered Nurse, is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and a Certified Life Care Planner, with a myriad of experience as a nurse, as well as an expert. Rhonda provides consultative and expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future needs assessment and rebuttals for Plaintiff and Defense cases. Volunteering as a Registered Nurse with the American Red Cross of Orange County Disaster Health Services, is a monthly commitment to provide Rhonda the ability to give back to the community, in addition to forensic work. Teri Weingarten is Rhonda's administrative assistant at Quality Life Care Plans, Inc. and can reached at [email protected], 714-777-3332.

Charles E Stoopack, MD

Carlsbad, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Birth injuries, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Monitoring, Labor Management, Shoulder Dystocia, Obstetrical Complications, Vacuum and Forceps Deliveries, VBAC, GYN Surgery Injuries, Operative Laparoscopy, Peer Review, General OB/GYN, Motor Vehicle Accidents during Pregnancy
Assistant Professor/Health Sciences Clinical Instructor UCSD Medical School. Recipient of The Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018. Named as a "Top Doctor" in 2004 San Diego Magazine and 1999 "Guide to Top Doctors," both as selected by physician peers. Board Certified, Fellow ACOG. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at New York Medical College. Good appearance, jury friendly, articulate, credible and honest.

James G Tappan, MD JAMES G. TAPPAN, M.D.

San Mateo, California
Obstetrics & Gynecology - OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, LAPAROSCOPY, BIRTH INJURY, LABOR MANAGEMENT, FETAL MONITORING, OBSTETRICAL COMPLICATIONS, CEREBRAL PALSY, CESAREAN SECTION, GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY COMPLICATIONS, VACUUM AND FORCEPS DELIVERY, ABORTION, SEXUAL ASSAULT.
BOARD CERTIFIED IN OB & GYN SINCE 1976 AND VOLUNTARILY RECERTIFIED ANNUALLY SINCE 1999; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OB & GYN; FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS; EXPERT REVIEWER FOR THE MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA; TEACHING FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OB-GYN AT THE DAVID GRANT USAF MEDICAL CENTER, TRAVIS AFB, FROM MAY 2006 TO MAY 2012; PROFESSIONAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN, BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SINCE JUN 2012; MEDICAL STAFF, DEPT OB-GYN AT ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, BERKELEY, CA, 2016-2017; EXPERTISE IN PEER REVIEW, CASE ANALYSIS, WRITTEN REPORTS, AND TESTIMONY AT DEPOSITION AND TRIAL IN PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE MALPRACTICE CASES AND CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT; EVALUATION OF IMPACT OF ACCIDENTS ON PREGNANCIES; WILLING TO TRAVEL.

Brian Wong, MD Child Neurology Consulting Services

Los Angeles, California
Pediatric Neurology, Life Care Planning - Child Neurology, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, brain injury, perinatal/birth asphyxia, concussion, headache, seizures, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism, ADHD
Dr. Brian Wong is a Board Certified Neurologist with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. He maintains an active medical practice as a Medical Director at Cortica, a multi-disciplinary clinic for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. He completed his post-graduate training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and medical school training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Florida
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Georgia
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

Samuel Taylor, MD Comprehensive Women's Health

Valdosta, Georgia
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Review of birth injuries, cerebral palsy, fetal monitoring, labor management, shoulder dystocia, vacuum and forceps deliveries, VBAS
Dr. Taylor has practiced medicine for over 30 years and provides clinical and surgical care to obstetric and gynecology patients. In addition to delivering babies, Dr. Taylor performs lararoscopic, vaginal and abdominal hysterectomies, surgery for stress and urinary incontinence, surgery for vaginal prolapses, endometrial ablations (for heavy periods), laparoscopic tubal ligations, Essure tubal occlusions, hysteroscopies (for abnormal bleeding), and treatments for ectopic pregnancies. Dr. Taylor has a special interest in high risk obstetrics and infertility.

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Illinois
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

J. Usha Raj, MD, MHA

Chicago, Illinois
Pediatrics, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine - Neonatal Pulmonary Hypertension, Neonatal Lung Diseases (Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pneumonia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia), Prematurity, Limits of Viability, Birth Asphyxia, Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, Cerebral Palsy, Birth trauma, Intraventricular hemorrhage
• Practiced at UCSF, Harbor-UCLA, and the University of Illinois Chicago • Head Children's Hospital University of Illinois and Department of Pediatrics for 7 years Director of NICU at Harbor-UCLA for 12 years • Chief of Neonatology Harbor-UCLA for 13 years • Director Neonatology Fellowship Training Programs at Harbor-UCLA and UIC • Published over 192 peer-reviewed manuscripts, reviews and chapters • Teaches Neonatal Fellows, medical students and residents • Researcher in Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Hypertension with a laboratory continuously funded by National Heart Lung Blood Institute for over 34 years. • Scientific Recognition, Distinguished Achievement and Elizabeth Rich Awards from the American Thoracic Society • Julius Comroe Jr. Distinguished Lectureship and election as a fellow by the American Physiological Society • Honorary doctorate (honoris causa) from the University of Lausanne in recognition of her clinical, scientific and educational achievements • External Ad...

Barbara T. Bate, RN-BC, CCM, CRRN, CNLCP, CBIS, LNCC, MSCC Northeast Life Care Planning, Inc.

Holden, Maine
Life Care Planning, Nurse - Nurse Case Manager, Medical Cost Projections, Nurse Life Care Planning, Nurse Life Care Planner, Life Care Plans, Life Care Planner, Life Care Planning, Medicare Set-Asides, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Pediatrics, Amputations, Birth Injuries
Barbara Bate is Principal of Northeast Life Care Planning, Inc. (NLCP®), a nurse consulting company, providing a variety of services nationwide, including medical case management, medical file reviews/chronologies, medical cost projections, Medicare set-aside allocations/conditional payment review, as well as life care plan development/review. Barbara has over 38 years of experience as a registered nurse and holds certifications in Rehabilitation Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Case Management, Nurse Life Care Planning, Brain Injury, and Medicare Set-Asides. She has provided medical case management services for patients with severe injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and orthopedic injuries since 1994 in addition to clinical work experience in the Operating Room, Recovery Room, Pediatrics and Obstetrics. Her life care planning experience includes working with individuals diagnosed with multiple trauma, chronic pain, spinal cord injury, brain ...

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Massachusetts
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

Brian Woodruff, MD

East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pediatric Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - Child Neurology, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, cerebral palsy, stroke, hypoxic brain injury, seizures, life expectancy, medical necessity, timing of injury, perinatal/birth asphyxia, concussions, headaches, intracranial hemorrhage, epilepsy, head trauma, developmental delay
Board-certified pediatric neurologist in active clinical practice. Michigan and Wisconsin trained. Award-winning teacher. Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine school faculty. Extensive expert witness experience – testified in over 100 cases.

Elizabeth E Gilles, MD Child Neurology Solutions, PLLC

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Pediatric Neurology - Brain injury including traumatic brain injury, abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome), concussion, anoxic brain injury, timing of injury, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, neurological disability, mental retardation
Elizabeth E. Gilles, MD, is an award-winning Pediatric Neurologist in active clinical practice, licensed in Minnesota, California and Illinois. Boarded by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Qualifications in Pediatric Neurology. 30+ years of experience as an expert witness testifying on a variety of pediatric & neurologic issues. 35+ years of teaching experience including academic appointments at UCLA, University of Minnesota and Ohio State University. Experienced Board-Certified Pediatrician prior to training in Pediatric Neurology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where she also completed a research fellowship. Active duty United States Navy 1983-1990. Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for work in Family and Child Advocacy. Dr. Gilles has published on traumatic brain injury and other neurologic issues. Winner of two different awards for teaching and three for humanism in medicine. Deep experience in child abuse (clinical, research and expert witness). Extens...

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Morristown, New Jersey
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Ohio
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

Kristin M Clarkson, DNP, CRNP, RN, CRRN, CNLCP ProMedica Verity Group

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Life Care Planning, Pediatrics - Pediatrics, Birth Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal cord injury, Amputation, Transplantation, Heart failure, Neurodevelopmental disability, Rehabilitation nursing, Spasticity management, Orthopedic injuries, Polytrauma, Advanced practice nursing, Pediatric rehabilitation medicine
Nurse Clarkson has extensive experience providing rehabilitation services for patients across their life span. She worked as a bedside nurse in both adult and pediatric acute care settings. Additionally, she has been employed as a nurse practitioner since 2017, providing rehabilitation management for children and young adults with disabilities. Nurse Clarkson has expertise in cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, cardiac rehabilitation, transplantation, birth injury, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Seton Hall University, master’s in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, and Doctor of Nursing practice from the University of Pittsburgh. Nurse Clarkson is certified as a Nurse Life Care Planner through the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners.

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Pennsylvania
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...

Giulio Zuccoli, MD

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Neuroradiology - Wernicke Encephalopathy, Birth Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Hypoglycemia, ADEM, Multiple Sclerosis, PRES, Stroke, Axonal Injury, Migraine, Tinnitus, Marchiafava, Retinal, ICP, Lyme, Malformations, Epilepsy, Guillain-Barre, Covid, Influenza, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Poisoning
Served as the first Robert A. Zimmerman Endowed Chair of Pediatric Neuroradiology at the Children Hospital of Philadelphia. Served as the Chief of Pediatric Neuroradiology and Professor of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Served as the Consultant Adult Neuroradiologist for the Mediterranean Institute for the Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies. Giulio Zuccoli MD has authored over 200 peer reviewed publications in the field of Adult and Pediatric Neuroradiology. Leading Expert in the field of metabolic, mitochondrial disorders and hypoxic ischemic injury, he has uncovered new neuroimaging findings in Wernicke Encephalopathy (Vit B1 deficiency), mitochondrial encephalopathies, stroke and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Zuccoli researches have been published in high-impact peer reviewed journals such as JAMA Neurology, Lancet, Annals of Neurology, Neurology, Pediatrics, and AJNR. Dr. Zuccoli has an extensive clinica...

Wendy E Goodwin, MD

Dallas, Texas
Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine - Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Future Educational/Vocational Potential, Childhood Disability, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Shaken Baby, Multiple Trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Quality of Life, Impact on Caregiver, Cognitive Impairment, School Accommodations
Wendy E. Goodwin, MD, is one of less than 50 physicians in the country who are board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and (adult) Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She has an academic background as an assistant clinical professor at UT Southwestern / Children’s Medical Center where she worked daily with children suffering from a range of long-term neurological disorders like cerebral palsy to acute neurological conditions like stroke and multi-trauma. She has worked a large portion of her time in the ICU, caring for severely injured and comatose patients such as battered babies, drowning victims and car wreck victims. What is uncommon about Dr. Goodwin is the breadth of her experience. On a daily basis she has cared for patients along a range of age (from newborn into college), caring for patient's injury along a long course of time (from ICU until many years later through the child's development), and treating the full spectrum of Traumat...

Doreen Casuto, RN, MRA, CRRN, CCM Rehabilitation Care Coordination

Utah
Life Care Planning, Medical Billing - Rehabilitation Nursing, Nursing Assessment, Case Management, Benefit Administration, Special Needs Trust, Care Coordination, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, Amputation, Accessibility, Medical Billing, Case Management, Benefit Application
50 years of experience in rehabilitation nursing, providing patient care, education and coordination of services. 35 years as an independent case manager working with catastrophically injured. Evaluated patients, assisted physicians in planning and coordinating the rehabilitation needs of patients with spinal cord, brain injuries, stroke and neuromuscular illnesses. Prior to founding RCC she was the Director of Physical Rehabilitation Nursing at Grossmont Hospital in San Diego, Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and Rehab Nursing Workshop Coordinator at Ohio State University. Doreen is currently an Adjunct Professor with San Diego State’s School of Nursing as well as a former board member of the Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL), the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation (SDBIF) and Jewish Family Services of San Diego. In 1989, Doreen Casuto decided to start a small company with a unique goal. Doreen had recently left Grossmont Hospit...

Candice P Holden, MD

Fairfax, Virginia
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - pediatric orthopedics, trauma, disability, sports medicine, cerebral palsy,

Kevin Joseph, DO Pediatric Neurology of the Pacific Northwest

Seattle, Washington
Pediatric Neurology, Sleep Medicine - Pediatric Epilepsy, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Concussion, Head injury, Headaches, Hypoxic brain injury, Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy, Cerebral palsy, Perinatal asphyxia, Birth asphyxia, Seizures.
Board-certified Pediatric Neurologist with subspecialty certification in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine. Over 20 years of experience in clinical Child Neurology including teaching students and residents. Previously was active duty US Army and served as Chief of Child Neurology at Madigan Army Medical Center and deployed to Iraq. Residency training was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center, and the National Naval Medical Center.

Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Washington
Neurology, Neurophysiology - Amnesia, Ataxia, Brain Stim, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Conversion D/O, Dementia, EEG, Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Epilepsy, ICU, Intra-cranial Hemorrhage, IOM, Migraine, Meningitis, Mood D/O, Muscle D/O, Neurosurgery, Pharmacology, Seizures, Parkinson's, Stroke, TBI, Toxicology,
Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Epilepsy Program Director - Medical College of Georgia (past); Epilepsy Program Director (adult & pediatric) - Atlantic Neuroscience Institute; Capital Health Systems (current); Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 15 years experience as expert witness/consultant ...