Dr. Joshua Rotenberg
Houston, TX 77024
Expert Pediatric Neurologist for Legal Cases – Dr. Joshua S. Rotenberg
Dr. Joshua S. Rotenberg is a highly credentialed pediatric neurologist with board certifications in epilepsy, brain injury medicine, sleep medicine, and behavioral neurology. He provides expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys in cases involving traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, developmental delays, and sleep-related impairments in children, adolescents and young adults.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Rotenberg has served as Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center and held academic appointments at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center and Sam Houston State College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been retained in over 100 legal matters, participated in 20 depositions, and testified in 2 trials, offering clear, evidence-based assessments that help legal teams build strong, medically sound cases. With a Master of Medical Science in Community Health he can critique medical literature to clarify jargon for lay people.
Dr. Rotenberg is also a published researcher in neurogenetics, ataxia, and epilepsy, with contributions to more than 18 peer-reviewed publications.
His ability to translate complex medical findings into understandable, courtroom-ready insights makes him a trusted resource for attorneys handling personal injury, medical malpractice, special education disputes, and insurance litigation.
- Brain Injury
- Genetics
- Mass Torts
- Medical Malpractice
- Neonatology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorder/Disability
- Neuropsychiatry
- Pediatric Neurology
- Personal Injury
- Sleep Medicine
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Professional Accreditations, Degrees, Licenses, and Certificates
Degrees:
Doctor of Medicine, Brown University School of Medicine, 1995
Master of Medical Science in Community Health – Epidemiology, Brown University, 1995
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1991
Board Certifications:
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Special Qualifications in Child Neurology (#11442, renewed 2024)
Additional Qualifications in Brain Injury Medicine
Additional Qualifications in Epilepsy
Additional Qualifications in Sleep Medicine (renewed 2019)
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry (#BNNP6765, 2022)
American Board of Sleep Medicine (Lifetime, #2774)
National Board of Physicians & Surgeons (#5635, 2017–2025)
Licenses:
Texas Medical License (#M0545, active since 2005)
Pennsylvania (#MD068487L, inactive)
New York (inactive) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Teaching or Speaking Experience
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State College of Osteopathic Medicine (2023–present)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, UT Health Sciences Center Houston (2009–present)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology, UT Health Sciences Center San Antonio (2003–2011)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Neurology, Uniformed Services University (2001–2006)
Lectures & Training:
Lecturer, Wright State University and New York University
Pediatric Neurology Clerkship Director – supervised trainees from three residency programs and one fellowship
Speaker on topics including pediatric sleep medicine, neurogenetics, cerebral palsy/spasticity, and concussion management - 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 100
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 60%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 40%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 13
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: Sep 2025
- 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: 10
Available Upon Request