Spasticity Expert Witnesses

Alaska

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spinal cord injury, cauda equina syndrome, central cord, paraplegia, tetraplegia, life care planning, brain injury, TBI, mTBI, anoxic brain, long term care, catastrophic injury, neurorehabilitation, spasticity, disability evaluation, neck, back, gait, neurogenic bowel, neurogenic bladder

Dr. Glen House is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with over 35 years of personal and professional experience in spinal cord and brain injury medicine. He is subspecialty board-certified in both Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine, and completed a prestigious fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. House’s clinical practice focuses on spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and care for complex neurological patients. He previously served as Medical Director of a Spinal Cord Injury Program, with responsibilities including direct patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and leading didactic instruction. He currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and as Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. A C7 complete spinal cord injury sustained in college has made him ...

Burbank, California

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications

Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years. Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.

Englewood, Colorado

Neurology, Pharmacology - general neurology, back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain, headache, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spasticity, alternative medicine, chiropractic, complementary medicine, diet, dietary supplements, herbs, integrative medicine, marijuana, multiple sclerosis, nutrition, pharmacology, vitamins

Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, is Director of the NeuroHealth Institute and is Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado. Dr. Bowling’s areas of expertise include general neurology, back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain, headache, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spasticity, multiple sclerosis (MS), and pharmacology. He also has expertise in cannabis (marijuana), dietary supplements, herbal medicine, chiropractic, and alternative medicine. He has more than 100 lay and professional publications, including five books, and has been a principal investigator in more than 20 clinical trials. Dr. Bowling is a Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale, where he also obtained his MD and a PhD in pharmacology. He completed his neurology residency training at the University of California-San Francisco and his fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School. In 2016, he received the Neuroscientist of the Year Award from the Colorado Neurolo...

Rathdrum, Idaho

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spinal cord injury, cauda equina syndrome, central cord, paraplegia, tetraplegia, life care planning, brain injury, TBI, mTBI, anoxic brain, long term care, catastrophic injury, neurorehabilitation, spasticity, disability evaluation, neck, back, gait, neurogenic bowel, neurogenic bladder

Dr. Glen House is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with over 35 years of personal and professional experience in spinal cord and brain injury medicine. He is subspecialty board-certified in both Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine, and completed a prestigious fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. House’s clinical practice focuses on spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and care for complex neurological patients. He previously served as Medical Director of a Spinal Cord Injury Program, with responsibilities including direct patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and leading didactic instruction. He currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and as Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. A C7 complete spinal cord injury sustained in college has made him ...

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...

Montana

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...

Reno, Nevada

Physical Medicine & Rehab - Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Stroke, TBI, Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel, pressure ulcer, pressure injury, wheelchair, cauda equina, tetraplegia, paraplegia, quadraplegia, hemiplegia, conus medularis, autonomic dysreflexia, contractures, spasticity, quality of life, orthostasis

Physician and Lawyer: Triple Board-Certified Physiatrist & Legal Expert in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD, offers a unique perspective as an expert witness, bridging the gap between complex medical outcomes and the rigorous demands of the legal system. As both a practicing physician and an attorney, she provides attorneys with an unparalleled advantage in cases involving catastrophic injuries. She maintains an active clinical practice at Osteopathic Wellness and Rehabilitation. Her daily immersion in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals ensures her testimony is grounded in current medical standards and real-world clinical practice. Unlike most medical experts, Dr. Ciammaichella holds a Juris Doctor (JD) with honors and is an active member of the State Bar of California. Before her medical career, she served as a patent litigation attorney and a federal law clerk. This dual background allo...

Halfmoon, New York

Physical Medicine & Rehab - Amputation, Paralysis, Accommodation, Hospital Disposition, Quadriplegia, Amputees, Stroke, Disability, Rehabilitation, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Shoulder injury, Knee Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spasticity, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Hand injury, Foot Injury, Polytrauma

I am a practicing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician (Physiatrist), licensed in New York, and active medical educator developing medical school curricula. I am an expert on optimizing mobility and function, especially pertaining to individuals with amputation or nervous system injury or disease. I have 10 years of clinical experience caring for patients with cerebral palsy, stroke, SCI, TBI, multiple sclerosis, and treating spasticity a common muscle symptom of these diagnoses. My spasticity treatment experience includes oral medications, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, and facilitating surgical management. My physiatry expertise includes overuse and traumatic injuries of the shoulder, hand, knee, ankle and hip. I have expertise in the use and interpretation of musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound. I completed of my residency at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital / Harvard Medical School in PM&R. While in training, I cared for survivors of the Boston Marathon Bombing ...

houston, Texas

Brain Injury Medicine, Pediatric Neurology - brain injury, Child, sleep apnea, cerebral palsy, catastrophic injury, epilepsy, behavioral neurology, autism, developmental disorders, concussion, spasticity, Pediatric, eeg, medical literature, Tbi, excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep disorders, seizures, blast, birth injury - long term

Dr. Joshua S. Rotenberg, MD – Expert Witness in Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, Brain Injury, and Sleep Medicine with expertise in interpretation of medical literature Dr. Joshua Rotenberg is a distinguished physician whose career bridges clinical excellence, academic leadership, and public service. Board-certified in Pediatric Neurology with additional qualifications in Epilepsy, Brain Injury Medicine, and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Rotenberg is a trusted expert for attorneys seeking authoritative, evidence-based insights in complex neurological cases and in underlying medical literature A graduate of Brown University, Dr. Rotenberg earned dual degrees of MD and MMS - Community Health. He served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, where he conducted operational aerospace research and completed pediatric training at Wright Patterson AFB and Dayton Children’s Hospital. He later completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Neurology at the Uniformed Services Universi...

Spokane, Washington

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...