My desire is to be a provider of "expert witness service". Typically, a medical expert is an individual specifically recognized by the court as having education, experience, training and knowledge, to assist in rendering an opinion on a particular subject, in this case Neurology, Neurosurgery and Acupuncture. My ability is in explaining complicated methods and procedures, technical medical matters and data, as well as interpreting and rendering opinions about a certain set of facts to the court.
My availability is for:
Medical Review and Testimony
Medical Malpractice Cases
Insurance Questions Regarding Neurological Issues
My goal is not to be a "hired gun", but rather one performing a public service or civic duty because of my special medical knowledge and reasoning ability. It is also a way to clarify medical or scientific issues in the legal arena. I try to be an objective scientist and a neutral party to the eventual outcome. My work has been with both plaintiff and defense sides.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: *University of Texas at Austin-B.A. in Psychology with High Honors, 1970-1973
*University of Texas at Austin-Department of Major Field of Study-Neuronal Regeneration
*University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas- M.D., 1974-1978
*Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, April 1984
*Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners, November 1994
*Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management, June 1990
*The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 1996
*National Board of Medical Examiners, 1978
*FLEX, 1978
*Medical Licensures: California, June 1982
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: *Fellow of American Academy of Neurology
*American Electroencephalographic Society
*American Association of Electromyography and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
*American Academy of Pain Management
*American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
*Society of Neurosciences
*Fellow of the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association
*American College of Physicians
*Ventura County Medical Society
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: See CV for details
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: over 200 times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Brain injuries, Dementia, Headaches,Attention Deficit Disorder, Multiple sclerosis, Nerve or Muscle Injuries and other areas of Neurology.
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: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: over 150
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: August 2004
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 25+
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 25+
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 22 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, Electrodiagnostic Testing, Reports.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 500
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 500
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 500
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 500
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses, copy, typing, and mailing fees.
