Vertigo Expert Witnesses
Vertigo 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 vertigo. The vertigo expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Allergy & Immunology, Audiology, Military, Neurology, Noise, Otolaryngology, Otology, Otoneurology, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, and Sleep Medicine.
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William McFeely, MD
Expert Witness in Otolaryngology & Otology
Hampton Cove, Alabama
Otolaryngology, Otology
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Ear surgery, ENT, Otoneurology, Neurotology, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vertigo, Acoustic trauma, Airbag injury ear, Motor vehicle accident, Noise induced hearing loss, Ear injury, Balance disorders, Facial paralysis, Cholesteatoma, Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty, Mastoiditis, Skull base surgery
Dedicated and effective expert witness work
Experienced with deposition testimony
Board-certified ear nose and throat (ENT) physician in active clinical and surgical practice for 29 years
Fellowship-trained in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery
Extensive experience teaching and supervising undergraduates, medical students, residents, surgical technologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
Speaking appearances at local and national media outlets on Otolaryngology topics
Invited presenter at national and international medical conferences, educational forums, and symposia
Author of peer-reviewed book chapters, abstracts, articles, and scientific papers
Principal investigator in multiple FDA clinical trials
Recipient of academic and professional awards
25 years of service as a treating physician at Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS) for children with special health needs
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Gregory T. Whitman, MD, FAAN
Los Angeles, California
Neurology, Otoneurology
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traumatic brain injury, dizziness, vertigo, vestibular tests, cognition, inner ear, gait, balance, Meniere, concussion, neurology, causation, capacity, long-term disability, trauma, nystagmus, alcohol withdrawal, carbon monoxide, 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. 15+ years of forensic experience, including rebuttals of opposing experts, review of complaints and motions, and consultation to help prepare for depositions and cross-examination of physicians. Extensive clinical practice experience in most areas of Neurology and Otoneurology. Contributor to multiple 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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Steven A Burres, MD
Los Angeles, California
Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology
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facelift, nose, rhinoplasty, liposuction, scar, hearing, vertigo, neck, ear, cosmetic surgery, hair, implants, voice, skin, ENT
I have 30 years of extensive experience in all aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery including hair, forehead, eyelids, nose, lip, facelift, neck lift, ear pinning and reshaping, cheek and chin implants, fillers, Botox, lasers, skin, scars, liposuction and others except for breast implants and tummy tuck,. I have experience in all aspects of ear, nose and throat for 30 years, including broken noses and other facial fractures, hearing loss, vertigo, dizziness, smell, taste, nasal obstruction, sinusitis, tinnitus, hoarseness, GERD, sleep apnea, cancer, headaches, TMJ, skin disorders.facial nerve, and others.
At times, I have been on the clinical faculty at Stanford, USC, UCLA, and Cedars-sinai. I have published over 30 scientific papers and won the research award for my medical school and the American Academy of OTO/HNS. I am Board certified OTO/HNS and Facial Plastic Surgery. I have performed thousands of all the surgeries in my fields and am expert in their proper perform...
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Meir D Hershcovitch, M.D.
SoCal Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Center
Burbank, California
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Plastic Surgery, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Ear Nose and Throat, ENT, Hearing Loss, Sinus Surgery, Facial Injury, Loss of Smell, Vertigo
Dr. Hershcovitch is a double board certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon with a busy private practice with over 14 years experience. He has extensive experience in both Academic and Private Practices. His training and expertise is in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery, Sinus Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Ear (Otologic) Surgery.
Dr. Hershcovitch has represented both plaintiffs and defendants. He has served numerous times as an expert witness for trials and depositions. Additionally he have served as a guide to many of my attorney colleagues on selecting an appropriate expert witness.
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GREGORY J. MULCAHY, MD
MULCAHY ENT CONSULTING LLC
Huntington Beach, California
Otolaryngology
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Ear Nose and Throat, ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Loss, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid disease, Otitis media, sleep apnea, Nasal obstruction, Salivary gland neoplasms, Chronic ear disease, Vertigo, Tinnitus, Tonsillectomy, Tympanostomy
Gregory Mulcahy is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri and California. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has 24 years post residency experience in Veterans Administration, Academic, and Private Practice He is currently employed by the ENT Clinic at Liberty Hospital, Liberty Missouri.
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Varun Varadarajan, MD
Otolaryngology, Neurotology Expert Witness
Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat
Sacramento, California
Otology, Otolaryngology
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Hearing Loss, Neurotology, Ear Surgery, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implants, Eardrum, Dizziness, Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Otosclerosis, Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Sudden Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Acoustic Trauma, Balance, Hearing, Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty, Facial Paralysis
Dr. Varun Varadarajan is a neurotologist, otologist and skull base surgeon with dual board certifications in otolaryngology and neurotology. He specializes in the management of ear and hearing-related disorders. As a lifelong musician, Dr. Varadarajan obtained a degree in music before pursuing his medical career. He fostered his passion for auditory perception by pursuing subspecialty training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery after completing his otolaryngology residency.
Dr. Varadarajan received his bachelor’s degree with a double major in Music and Biology. Dr. Varadarajan attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Florida. To further subspecialize in ear, hearing and skull base conditions, he completed his neurotology fellowship at the Ohio State University. Dr. Varadarajan’s professional aim is to provide cutting-edge care for the full spectrum of conditions related to the ear and temp...
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Dennis A Colucci, M.A., Au.D., ABAC, FAAA
Hearing, Tinnitus, and Balance Injury
Auditory Disorders and Balance Laboratory, Inc.
Dana Point, California
Audiology, Noise
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Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Vertigo, Acoustic Trauma, 3M, Airbag, Head Injury, Whiplash, Malpractice, ADA, Fitness for Duty, OSHA, Noise Exposure, Hearing Aids, Product Liability, MVA, Airplane Crash, Central Auditory Processing
Dr. Colucci has extensive experience in clinical, industrial, military, and forensic audiology, serving patients of all ages, including those with multiple disabilities. He holds a B.A. from California State University, Fullerton (1972), an M.A. from Ohio University (1974), and an Au.D. from Central Michigan University (2004). He was certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed in 1976, and he became board-certified by the American Board of Audiology in 1999. In 1990, he was a guest speaker at the Fellows of the Howard House Foundation. In 1997, he served as an Expert Witness for the California Audiology and Speech Pathology Licensing Board.
Part of Dr. Colucci's noise and trauma expertise comes from consulting in the petroleum, nuclear, and manufacturing industries. From 2007 to 2020, he served as the consulting audiologist for Chevron and other petroleum producers, including British Petroleum, Tesoro Petroleum, Conoco, and Valero Petroleum. In 2010...
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Ritvik P. Mehta, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
San Diego, California
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection
Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center.
Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...
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Kimanh Nguyen, MD, QME
Otolaryngologist (ENT - ears, nose, and throat)
Los Angeles, California
Otolaryngology
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Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vertigo, Facial fractures, Nasal fractures, Facial trauma, Loss of smell, Voice problems, Sinus, Neck, Swallowing, Face, Vestibular, Nasal trauma, ENT, Ear Nose and Throat, Vocal cord, Breathing
Dr. Nguyen is a board-certified otolaryngologist / head and neck surgeon; and ear, nose, and throat physician. She obtained her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and did her residency training at UCLA. She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is an actively-practicing otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon. Dr. Nguyen has published extensively in major, peer-reviewed otolaryngology journals, presented at national meetings, and made appearances on local news channels speaking about otolaryngology health topics. Dr. Nguyen has experience testifying as an expert at trial and deposition.
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Steven B Levine, MD
Steven Levine
Milford, Connecticut
Otolaryngology, Allergy & Immunology
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Audiology, ear, Ear Nose & Throat, ENT, delayed diagnosis, causation, hearing, hearing loss, vertigo, dizziness, Otology, sleep apnea, snoring, tinnitus, patent, medical devices, intellectual property, voice, loss of smell, anosmia
Actively practicing award-winning board-certified Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeon (Ear, Nose & Throat). Former Yale, Cornell and Penn faculty. Medical degree from University of Rochester and residency at University of Pennsylvania. National and international invited speaker with publications related to hearing, sinus, allergy and throat disorders. Patent holder in hearing diagnostic device. Castle Connolly Top Doctor for >20 consecutive years. Leadership positions at state and national medical societies. Experienced expert witness (both deposition and trial).
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Sarah K Rapoport, MD, FACS
Otolaryngologist (ENT), Airway/Voice Subspecialty
Washington, District Of Columbia
Otolaryngology, Otology
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Laryngology, Voice Disorders, Intubation Injury, Voice Injury, Vocal fold lesions, Vocal cord surgery, Head & Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Tracheostomy, Strangulation, Neck Trauma, Larynx Fracture, Airway Fire, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Hearing Loss, Noise Exposure, Swallowing Issues, Vaccine Side Effects
Actively practicing and board-certified in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose and Throat). Nationally recognized Laryngologist, with advanced subspecialty expertise in clinical evaluation and surgical management of voice and upper airway issues. Award-winning writer and teacher. Elected to leadership positions in national medical societies and committees. Faculty and Assistant Professor at Georgetown University. Numerous research and clinical presentations, invited clinical speaker engagements, and peer-reviewed publications as well as a recently-published textbook in the field. Proficiency in general otolaryngology including otologic, hearing, rhinologic, and nasal pathologies. Additional expertise in voice change after intubation and/or surgery, intubation and tracheostomy complications, toxic exposures and inhalant injuries, laryngeal fractures, and operating room airway fires.
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Paul E Lapco, MD
Pompano beach, Florida
Otolaryngology, Noise
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Ear Nose and Throat, Facial Paralysis, ENT, Breathing Problems, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Disorder, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, Throat Cancer, Noise Trauma, Balloon Sinuplasty, Car Accident, Head and Neck Surgery, Voice Problems, Hoarseness, Nasal Fracture/Trauma
Dr. Paul E. Lapco MD is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon and trained expert witness with over 20 years of overall experience. In addition to offering comprehensive care for the full scope of ENT conditions, he performs many minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and advanced endoscopic surgery – with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus problems. He is also fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Lapco is an experienced expert witness, having served for both defense and plaintiff cases, at trial and deposition, as well as in the fields of disability assessment, the performance of IMEs, and forensic testing within his field. He has vast experience related to vehicle and work accidents, as well as insurance company claims. Dr. Lapco brings 15 years of clinical, research, and scientific experience to the analysis of each case and serves as an expert witness to 10-15 cases a year.
Treatments and procedures: Balloon Sinuplasty, ...
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David Greene, MD, FACS, FARS
David Greene, MD, LLC
Naples, Florida
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Sinuses, hearing loss, airbag, car accident, MVA, gunshot, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, anosmia, medial rectus, CSF leak, mold, nasal fracture, ear plug, occupational hearing loss, noise induced hearing loss, toxic chemical, eardrum, smell loss
HARVARD & YALE educated; STANFORD & UCSF trained. CLEVELAND CLINIC Florida Chairman of Otolaryngology. DOUBLE - BOARD CERTIFIED.
Dr. Greene graduated from Harvard, phi beta kappa, & magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Yale & performed research at the NIH. Following Residency & Chief Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Greene completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford. He then joined the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, where he attained the rank of Chairman of Otolaryngology. Dr. Greene later founded the Florida Sinus Institute, where he is currently providing comprehensive nasal, sinus & ENT surgery & medical care. Dr. Greene is a contributing author to multiple textbooks, has authored over 40 scholarly publications, and given over 180 lectures. Dr. Greene founded & directed the Cleveland Clinic Otolaryngology Symposium for 8 years, and has taught at numerous ENT courses nationally & internationally. He ...
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Jonathan M. Clark, MD
Med Legal Pro, LLC
Sarasota, Florida
Otolaryngology, Audiology
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ENT, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vertigo, Neck pain, Ear Nose Throat, Loss of smell, Facial injury, Facial pain, facial trauma, Tubes, Facial numbness, Throat pain, chronic ear disease, endoscopic ear surgery, chronic sinus disease, chronic rhinitis, otology, vestibular testing
Board-certified ENT physician. Active clinical practice. M.D., magna cum laude, University of Louisville. Published author. Invited Speaker. Former Clinical Assistant Professor, Allergy, Sinus, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, ontology, cochlear implants.
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Jay Raisen, MD
Otolaryngology Expert Witness
Columbus, Indiana
Otolaryngology, Otology
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Hearing Loss, Rhinology, Sinus Surgery, Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Ringing, Dizziness, Balloon Sinuplasty, Tonsillectomy, Vertigo, Anosmia, Loss of Smell, Ear Tubes, Ear Infection, Otolaryngic Allergy, Otology, OTO, ENT
Dr. Jay Raisen is a Board-Certified, double fellowship trained surgical Otolaryngologist in active clinical practice with more than 27 years experience.
Accessible and available to connect 24/7 most days, Dr. Raisen is an experienced expert witness.
His medical practice currently concentrates in RHINOLOGY, OTOLOGY, OTOLARYNGIC ALLERGY and GENERAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY. Diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgery for problems in the nose, sinus, and ear, and throat as well as with hearing , ringing, allergy, and immunotherapy, are areas of interest which derive from over 27 years of comprehensive ENT practice.
Dr. Raisen has both private practice and health system perspective with significant involvements in complex medical case management. Other areas of specialized knowledge in healthcare include administrative, electronic health record / IT, project coordination, and management.
Personal strengths include a calm demeanor, resilient work ethic, while demonstrating excellent interper...
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John M Lasak, MD
The Wichita Ear Clinic
Wichita, Kansas
Otoneurology, Otology
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Hearing loss, Ear surgery, Stapedectomy, Cochlear implantation, Acoustic neuroma, Cyberknife, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Microsurgery, Facial nerve paralysis, CSF leak, Ménière’s disease, Vertigo, BPPV, Sudden hearing loss, Noise induced hearing loss, Cholesteatoma, Chronic otitis media, Vestibular schwannoma, BAHA/OSIA, Gamma Knife
I graduated from Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit with high distinction, and while in medical school received an NIH grant to study the molecular biology of hearing loss. I then completed my general surgery internship and otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. I subsequently completed a two-year fellowship in Neurotology and cranial base surgery at The Ohio State University. I have added certification in the treatment of skull base and intracranial pathology with stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy (Gamma Knife and Cyberknife).
I have been academically active and have published on a variety of topics in my field. I have had a special interest in the molecular biology of acoustic neuroma‘s and also hearing preservation when treating these tumors. I have published on reducing the radiation dose to the inner ear during stereotactic radiosurgery for acoustic neuromas in an attempt to preserve hearing. I have a...
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Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Augusta, Maine
Otolaryngology, Otology
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Chemical Exposure, Exposure to Loud Noise, Repetitive Strain, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injuries, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Chronic Ear Infections, Vertigo, Breathing Difficulty
Dr. Thomas Chassé is an accomplished Otolaryngologist/ENT Surgeon with over 42 years of experience in both academic and community settings across urban and rural America, as well as internationally. He specializes in diagnosing and treating ear pain, ear drainage, hearing loss, nasal and sinus concerns, and throat issues such as voice changes, swallowing problems, and neck masses.
Dr. Chassé has held numerous academic positions, including Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also served as a Rural Proctor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Chassé has been an Otolaryngology Consultant for several telehealth and virtual care providers, including SITKA Medical Associates (in the U.S.) and Docspert (International). He is an expert reviewer for the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, Expert IQ, Expedient M...
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Loring I Perry, MD
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgeon
private practice
Bethesda, Maryland
Otolaryngology, Military
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Epistaxis, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Turbinate Surgery, Sinus surgery, FESS, Myringotomy, Tympanostomy tubes, Vocal cords, Rhinoplasty, Ear surgery, Neck dissection, Thyroid surgery, Parathyroid surgery, Tinnitus, Ménière's disease, Vertigo, Facial fracture, Head & Neck Trauma
I am an active, comprehensive Otolaryngologist - Head & Neck Surgeon. I remain dedicated to the practice of high quality surgery. Following a 30 year career in the US Navy, I am now in private practice and continue to provide excellence in healthcare to various regions in the United States of America. As an expert witness, consider me a game changer in your case.
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Avner Aliphas, MD
Disorders of the ear- BU Faculty
NEWTON CENTER, Massachusetts
Otolaryngology
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Hearing, Otology, Ear, Tympanic, Stapes, Mastoid, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Ear Surgery, Hearing loss
I work both in an academic and private practice setting.
I teach Otologic/ear surgery to residents at Boston University/Boston Medical Center.
I specialize ear related disorders and surgery of the Tympanic membrane and middle ear.
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Gary L. Stanton, MD
Gary Stanton, MD, PC
Concord, Massachusetts
Neurology, Sleep Medicine
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Pain Medicine/Management, Clinical Neurophysiology, Acupuncturist, radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, low back pain, headache, migraine, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, stroke, epilepsy, seizures, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, EEG, EMG
Gary Stanton, M.D. graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1977. He has been in continuous practice as a neurologist since completing a neurology residency and EMG fellowship at Boston University in 1983. He is board certified in neurology, pain medicine, sleep medicine, clinical neurophysiology (EMG, EEG), and medical acupuncture. His expert witness practice includes independent medical examinations, review of medical records, and testimony by deposition and at trial. His neurology, pain medicine, and sleep medicine practice includes the possibility of treatment with medical and auricular acupuncture. He has trained in acupuncture at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and at the University of Paris XIII Faculty of Medicine. He has lectured on acupuncture extensively in the United States and internationally. He has published articles on acupuncture in medical journals.
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Michael T Hopfenspirger, MD, PhD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ENT)
Greenwood, Minnesota
Otolaryngology
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ENT, OTO-HNS, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, facial trauma, sinus surgery, strangulation, vertigo, facial nerve injury, spinal accessory nerve injury, ENT complications, nasal injury, hoarseness, voice, loss of smell, deafness
I have served as an expert in hundreds of cases, providing support to both defendant and plaintiff legal teams. You can expect to receive thorough, well-reasoned, and well-supported opinions on a wide variety of subject areas within the field of ENT/Head and Neck Surgery. I offer high accessibility and can nimbly move with your team to provide timely, responsive, quality opinions. Do not hesitate to reach out, either via e-mail or phone, for a complimentary discussion of how I may be able to assist in you in your case.
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Thomas W Stark, MD
Navy trained Otolaryngologist w/ >40 Yrs REAL WRLD
Thomas Stark Medical Consulting
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Otolaryngology, Allergy & Immunology
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Thyroid surgery, Facial nerve injury, Sinus surgery, Voice disorders, Hearing loss, Noise exposure, Vertigo, Sleep apnea, Allergy immunotherapy, Anaphylaxis, Insurance denials, Antibiotic overuse, Swallowing disorders, Cancer of the mouth and throat
I was Valedictorian of my high school, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Austin, earning Phi Beta Kappa. I was in the top 10 % of my medical school class. I benefited from extrordinary training at Bethesda Navy Hospital which was tha main East Caost Navy referral hospital. I was in the operating room at least twice a week, doing surgery "for free" on active duty military, their dependents (including children from newborn until late teens) and retirees.
I have been in practice long enough to see numerous advances that make diagnoses and treatment more efeective and safe. But learning in the days before CT scans and MRIs honed my skills. However, I am definitely not stuck in the past. I incorporate the latest in modern technology both in my clinic and in the operating room.
I have another "talent" that I am proud of. I am an excellent public speaker and I know how to phrase topics so that they are understandable to the general population. I was the Texas High S...
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Richard Nass, MD
Award Winning ENT in Active Surgical Practice
Richard Nass, M.D.
East Hampton, New York
Otolaryngology
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Sinus Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Loss, Sleep Apnea, ENT, Cancer, Ear Infections, Sinus Infections, Nasal Surgery, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Patents, Intellectual Property, Loss of Smell, Anosmia, Mold, MVA, Car Accidents, Noise Exposure, Medical Record Review
Award-Winning Ear, Nose and Throat physician in active surgical practice.
NYU trained.
NYU Faculty.
Licensed in six states (New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Maine).
Medical device consulting experience.
Experienced expert witness.
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Sarah K Rapoport, MD, FACS
Otolaryngologist (ENT), Airway/Voice Subspecialty
New York
Otolaryngology, Otology
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Laryngology, Voice Disorders, Intubation Injury, Voice Injury, Vocal fold lesions, Vocal cord surgery, Head & Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Tracheostomy, Strangulation, Neck Trauma, Larynx Fracture, Airway Fire, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Hearing Loss, Noise Exposure, Swallowing Issues, Vaccine Side Effects
Actively practicing and board-certified in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose and Throat). Nationally recognized Laryngologist, with advanced subspecialty expertise in clinical evaluation and surgical management of voice and upper airway issues. Award-winning writer and teacher. Elected to leadership positions in national medical societies and committees. Faculty and Assistant Professor at Georgetown University. Numerous research and clinical presentations, invited clinical speaker engagements, and peer-reviewed publications as well as a recently-published textbook in the field. Proficiency in general otolaryngology including otologic, hearing, rhinologic, and nasal pathologies. Additional expertise in voice change after intubation and/or surgery, intubation and tracheostomy complications, toxic exposures and inhalant injuries, laryngeal fractures, and operating room airway fires.
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Thomas W Stark, MD
Navy trained Otolaryngologist w/ >40 Yrs REAL WRLD
Thomas Stark Medical Consulting
Texas
Otolaryngology, Allergy & Immunology
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Thyroid surgery, Facial nerve injury, Sinus surgery, Voice disorders, Hearing loss, Noise exposure, Vertigo, Sleep apnea, Allergy immunotherapy, Anaphylaxis, Insurance denials, Antibiotic overuse, Swallowing disorders, Cancer of the mouth and throat
I was Valedictorian of my high school, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Austin, earning Phi Beta Kappa. I was in the top 10 % of my medical school class. I benefited from extrordinary training at Bethesda Navy Hospital which was tha main East Caost Navy referral hospital. I was in the operating room at least twice a week, doing surgery "for free" on active duty military, their dependents (including children from newborn until late teens) and retirees.
I have been in practice long enough to see numerous advances that make diagnoses and treatment more efeective and safe. But learning in the days before CT scans and MRIs honed my skills. However, I am definitely not stuck in the past. I incorporate the latest in modern technology both in my clinic and in the operating room.
I have another "talent" that I am proud of. I am an excellent public speaker and I know how to phrase topics so that they are understandable to the general population. I was the Texas High S...
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Brent R. Driskill, MD
ENT Surgery Expert - Vertigo,Tinnitus,Hearing Loss
Brent R Driskill MD consultling
arlington, Virginia
Otolaryngology, Military
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otolaryngology, ENT, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness, balance disorders, sudden hearing loss, vestibular migraine, BPPV, post-traumatic vertigo, ototoxicity, vancomycin hearing loss, cochlear implant, personal injury expert, medical malpractice expert, expert witness, standard of care (ENT), medical legal review, sinusitis
Dr. Brent R. Driskill brings a unique combination of real-world ENT surgical experience, military medical leadership, and courtroom-tested expert witness work. He has provided expert medical opinions in a variety of legal contexts, including personal injury, medical malpractice, worker’s compensation, and product liability.
He has been retained in cases involving:
Vertigo and post-traumatic dizziness following motor vehicle accidents
Labyrinthine concussion with documented vestibular asymmetry
Ototoxic injury following intravenous antibiotic use
Standard of care disputes related to ENT surgery and post-operative care
Hearing loss and tinnitus in both occupational and trauma-related contexts
Dr. Driskill has performed Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), authored detailed causation and standard of care reports, and testified under oath at deposition and trial. His opinions are always grounded in clinical evidence, supported by published literature, and written with the end...
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Robert G Thomas, MD
ENT Expert Witness - Vanderbilt Trained
Richmond ENT
Richmond, Virginia
Otolaryngology
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Balloon Sinus Dilation, Balloon Sinuplasty, Airbag, Car Accident, MVA, Gunshot, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Anosmia, Sinuses, CSF Leak, Nasal Fracture, ENT, Occupational Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Loss of Smell, Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Tonsil
Board-certified otolaryngologist with over a decade of clinical practice. Extensive experience with general ENT surgery including balloon sinus dilation, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck surgery, tonsillectomy, ear tube placement, and hearing evaluation. Initial 12 years of hospital-based practice in rural North Dakota as the only ENT provider for the region established a strong foundation in surgical and medical ENT care. Currently in private practice in Richmond, VA. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Timely thoughtful responses guaranteed.
Education
- Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- M.D.: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN – Alpha Omega Alpha
- B.A.: Biochemistry, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY – Summa Cum Laude
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Michael Armstrong, MD
ENT - Otolaryngologist - Facial Plastic Surgeon
Richmond ENT
Richmond, Virginia
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery
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Facial Plastic Surgery, Ears, Nose, Throat, Allergy, Sinus, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Head and Neck Cancer, Strangulation, Mold Exposure, Noise Exposure, Balloon Sinuplasty
When an accident or illness leaves a patient injured, it often requires a seasoned professional to interpret and explain the medical record. Dr. Armstrong is an experienced ear, nose, and throat surgeon with advanced training in allergy, sinus surgery and facial plastic surgery. He is also a trained expert witness who has assisted plaintiff and defense attorneys in more than 400 criminal, medical liability, personal injury, and disability cases. Recent cases have included 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Defense Base Act claims, motor vehicle accidents, hospital deaths, missed cancers, strangulation, tinnitus, hearing loss, throat injuries, and surgical complications following difficult intubation, neck dissections, tonsillectomies, nasal and sinus surgeries, and facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Armstrong has been a Principal Investigator in 44 clinical trials involving medical treatment of sinusitis, balloon sinus dilation, posterior nasal nerve ablation, sudden hearing loss, noise-induced hea...