Gregory T Whitman, MD

Irvine, CA 92618
Mobile: 949-328-4854
Office: 949-328-4854
Introduction

Board-certified neurologist. author, speaker, former clinical faculty at UCLA, UC Irvine, Harvard. Former Neurology Residency Program Director, Neurology Clerkship Director at UC Irvine. 15+ years forensic experience, including rebuttals of opposing experts, review of complaints and motions, consultation to help prepare for depositions and cross examination. Extensive clinical practice experience with most areas of Neurology and Otoneurology, including dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, gait, balance, falls, inner ear and vestibular system disorders and tests, autonomic system disorders and tests, loss of consciousness, neurological effects of medications, concussion, traumatic brain injury, delirium tremens, stroke, brain hemorrhage, brain infections, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, dementia, nerve injury, spinal disorders, diagnosis including causation of neurological disorders, and analysis of future medical needs from a Neurology persepctive. Contributor to multiple medical books. Co-author of "Dizziness Why You Feel Dizzy and What Will Help You Feel Better," a Johns Hopkins Univ. Press book. Experienced public speaker. Law firms please call my direct line (949)328-4854.


Areas of Expertise
  • Audiology
  • Biomedical
  • Brain Injury
  • Independent Medical Examinations
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorder/Disability
  • Neurology
  • Neurophysiology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Physiology
  • Wrongful Death

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: BA in Biology, MD
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: AAN
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Teach periodically at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.
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: Hundreds
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: 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: 30
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: This year
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Testified in court approximately 10 times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 2
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15-20
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consultation including on approach to depositions and cross-examination, Neurolgy reports, testimony at deposition and trial.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Currently, rates are around $690 and are covered in more detail in a retention agreement.


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