Sharna L. Wood, Ph.D. Expert Witness

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Neuropsychology and Psychology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Brain injury, organic brain disorders, dementia, MVC, TBI, mTBI, PTSD, disability, rehabilitation, ERISA, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, mass tort, PsyPact

Education:

PhD, Fielding Graduate University; MA, Fielding Graduate University; BS, Texas Wesleyan University

Years in Practice:

15

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

>25

Additional Information

Dr. Sharna Wood is a SEAK-trained consulting neuropsychologist who has independently practiced in Texas since 2009, although she has worked in assessment since 2001. Her training was primarily in the public hospital system in Fort Worth, but she experienced a wide variety of training settings, including neurocognitive rehabilitation, private practice, and rural outreach. Her professional career includes several faculty and director positions in the areas of psychology and neuropsychology. Dr. Wood’s professional affiliations include the National Alliance of Professional Providers of Psychology, where she served on the executive board, as events coordinator, and associate editor of The Clinical Practitioner. She is also a member of Aerospace Medical Association, and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Dr. Wood's primary practice location is in Cleburne, Texas, near Fort Worth, but she is willing to travel to evaluate individuals for whom travel is difficult. Although licensed in Texas, she has interjurisdictional privileges in 38 extant states through PsyPact. For more information, please visit ( https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap ). Typical turnaround time on consultative reports is about 4 weeks, but rush service is available. In addition to private neuropsychology practice, Dr. Wood is also a respected lecturer and researcher, and has assisted major test publishers in data collection for psychological and neuropsychological assessment instruments for 20 years. She is a lifetime member of American Mensa, and enjoys gourmet cooking, organic gardening, and beekeeping. Testimony list, curriculum vitae, and pricing menu available on request.