I am Board Certified in Psychiatry, and Board Certified in Neurology (ABPN, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), dividing my professional time between patient care, forensic medical/neuropsychiatric consulting, research in neuropsychiatry, and teaching. I serve as Associate Professor of Neurology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University,College of Physicians and Surgeons. Special interests in psychiatry are: Panic Disorder, Medical problems that cause psychological distress, Bipolar Disorder/Manic-Depressive Illness/Rapid cycling, Post-Traumatic Stress/PTSD, Prolonged grief reactions after loss, Personality disorders. In Neurology: Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy and mood disturbance, Migraine headaches, Chronic pain. My focus/experience in Forensics is: Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury/Cognitive impairment and PTSD, Severe psychological stress and posttraumatic stress disorder, Emotional and Physical Damages, Conscious Pain And Suffering. Public Psychiatry and Mental Hygiene Law, Mental Capacity, Leniency/Downward departure. Independent Medical Expert (IME) reviews are done in English, French, and German. I am also a licensed physician in Germany/EU.
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Stephen M. Smith, Esq.The Brain Injury Law Center
Hampton, VA
Toll Free Phone: (757) 650-9818
Fax: (757) 244-7046
Email: ssmith@brain-injury-law-center.com
Bruce K. Kaye, Esq.
Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson
11 Park Place, Suite 1801
New York, New York 10007
Telephone: 212-385-8000; 800-562-9190
Fax: 212-385-7845
URL: http://wwwfirelaw.com
Email: bruce@firelaw.com
Charles Kirschner, Esq.
295 Madison Ave # 19
New York, NY
(212) 370-3000
Dennis Feld, Esq.
Dep. Dir. of Special Litigation and Appeals
MHLS
170 Old Country Rd. #500
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 746-4373
