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 be contacted on his cell phone at 850-830-2557. He may also be reached at 850-654-5262 or via email at Luckydogmd@aol.com or contact ChristineKetnick@aol.com.
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 Neurosurgical 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 Emerald Coast Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses-"Implantation of Chemotherapeutic Agents for the Management of Glioblastomas"; Presentation to Bay Medical Society Annual Emerald 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: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Neurological surgery
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: October, 2009
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximately 24
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert Medical Arbitrator, Consulting, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evaluations, Record reviews, Review of x-rays and studies
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Please call Dr Witkind for fee schedule: 850-830-2557
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Please call Dr Witkind for fee schedule: 850-830-2557
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Please call Dr Witkind for fee schedule: 850-830-2557
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Please call Dr Witkind for fee schedule: 850-830-2557
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Please call Dr Witkind for fee schedule: 850-830-2557
