Dr. David Ko
Santa Monica, CA 90405
David Y. Ko, M.D. is a board-certified neurologist with more than 30 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He is a former Chief of Neurology at both LAC+USC Medical Center and the Loma Linda VA Medical Center. Dr. Ko specializes in general neurology, epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), EEG interpretation, chemical and toxic exposure-related neurological disorders, and neurological disability evaluations. He has authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications, delivered over 700 medical presentations, and provides expert witness services for plaintiff and defense counsel in state and federal courts.
- Brain Injury
- Environmental Medicine
- Headache and Migraine
- Independent Medical Examinations
- Medical Malpractice
- Medical Toxicology
- Neurology
- Neurophysiology
- Sleep Medicine
- Toxic Torts
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: M.D., Board Certified in Neurology. Licensed Physician and Surgeon. Fellowship-trained in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology. Former Chief of Neurology at LAC+USC Medical Center and Loma Linda VA Medical Center. Extensive experience in epilepsy, EEG interpretation, traumatic brain injury, neurotoxicology, and neurological disability evaluation.
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Academy of Neurology (AAN); American Epilepsy Society (AES); professional affiliations related to clinical neurology, epilepsy, and neurophysiology.
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: More than 30 years of academic, clinical, and teaching experience. Former faculty appointments in neurology and neuroscience. Lecturer and presenter on epilepsy, seizure disorders, EEG interpretation, traumatic brain injury, neurotoxicology, neurological disability, and general neurology. Delivered more than 700 medical presentations and educational lectures to physicians, trainees, and healthcare professionals.
- 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:
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Neurology; Epilepsy; Seizure Disorders; EEG Interpretation; Clinical Neurophysiology; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); Brain Injury; Headache and Migraine Disorders; Neurotoxicology; Toxic Exposure; Neurological Disability Evaluation; Independent Medical Examinations (IME); Medical Malpractice; Stroke; Cognitive Impairment and Dementia.
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