Dr. Witkind is a neurosurgeon with over 22 years neurological practice. His areas of expertise include brain injuries, pain management, neurological disorders, spine problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and headaches. He is available for independent medical examinations, consultations, trial testimony, and peer review.
Dr. Witkind can also be contacted on his cell phone at 850-830-2557 or via e-mail at luckydogmd@aol.com or teresacauseyleo@cox.net.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Florida Medical License #46328
Lumbar Interbody Spine Fusion Certification
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Florida Neurosurgical Society, American Board of Neurosogical Surgery, Florida Medical Association, Okaloosa County Medical Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American College of Surgeons, College of Neurological Surgeons, Chief Executive Office of Sleep Disorder Center, Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Crestview, FL; Expert Medical Advisor for Division of Worker's Compensation, Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security; Medical Director of various Rehabilitative, Occupational, and Physical Therapy Service organizations ; appointment to Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs, FL Med. Assoc.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Presentation to Emeral Coast Chapter of Critical Case Nurses-"Implantation of Chemotherapeutic Agents for the Management of Glioblastomas"; Presentation to Bay Medical Society Annual Emeral Coast Medical Review Cruise-"Diagnosis and Management of Malignant Brain Tumor"
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: no
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: December, 2006
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximately 15
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert Medical Arbitrator, Consulting, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evulations, Record reviews, Review of x-rays and studies
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Telephone consultation $400.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $400.00 for review of x-rays and records other than for trial.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Deposition(not video) $2,100 for the first hour and $400.00 for any part of each additional hour.
Video deposition $2,600 for the first hour and $450 for any part of each additional hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Local appearance $7,500 flat rate.
Out of town $7,500 and up. Must discuss this directly with Dr. Witkind for final charge.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Record Addendum $400.00 per hour; Trial Preparation and conference $500.00 per hour
