• Critical Care Medicine
• Emergency Medical Services
• Independent Medical Examinations
• Life Care Planning
• Long Term Care
• Medical Devices
• Medical Illustration
• Medical Insurance
• Medical Records
• Neurology
• Neurophysiology

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: MD – Rush Medical College, Chicago
Neurology Residency – Medical College of Wisconsin
Epilepsy Fellowship – Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Board Certified in Neurology (ABPN)
Board Certified in Epilepsy (ABPN)
Minnesota State Medical License
DEA License
Extensive training in seizure disorders, EEG/Video‑EEG, intracranial EEG, and neurologic injury evaluation

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: American Neurological Association (ANA) – former IDEAS Committee member
International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) – Pharmacy Committee (2026–2029)
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota – Board of Directors; Governance Chair
American Epilepsy Society – former Digital Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair
Multiple epilepsy‑related national workgroups and advisory committees
Active contributor to professional organizations focused on epilepsy, neurologic injury, and patient safety

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: Dr. Patel has delivered more than 200 lectures to medical students, neurology residents, fellows, and practicing neurologists. As an Associate Professor of Neurology, I teach extensively on epilepsy, seizure emergencies, EEG and Video‑EEG interpretation, traumatic brain injury–related seizures, pregnancy‑related epilepsy, and neurologic decision‑making. My teaching includes grand rounds, national conference presentations, and continuing medical education for clinicians.

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: Several occasions across medical malpractice, personal injury, toxic exposure, and capacity‑related cases.

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Cognitive dysfunction, post‑seizure delirium, toxic exposure with seizures, assessment of contractual capacity in the post‑ictal state, seizure causation analysis, and neurologic injury evaluation.
I receive frequent inquiries from attorneys nationwide; however, I accept only a limited number of cases per year to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based expert witness work. If a case is not strongly aligned with my expertise—or if another expert would better serve the attorney and client—I refer out to ensure optimal outcomes.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: 0%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: Primarily defense.

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: Once.

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: 2024.

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: once

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: once

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: 2 years

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: • Medical record review – detailed analysis of neurology, epilepsy, trauma, toxic exposure, and obstetric records
• Chart review & case strategy consultation – early case assessment, strengths/weaknesses analysis, and litigation strategy support
• Causation analysis – seizure causation, neurologic injury causation, medication‑related events, and post‑ictal behavior evaluation
• Standard‑of‑care evaluation – neurology, epilepsy, EEG/Video‑EEG, seizure management, pregnancy‑related epilepsy, and emergency care
• Independent Medical Examinations (IME) – neurologic and cognitive evaluations, seizure‑related impairment assessment
• Expert reports – clear, evidence‑based, attorney‑ready reports for medical malpractice, personal injury, toxic exposure, and capacity cases
• Deposition testimony – objective, precise explanations of complex neurologic issues for plaintiff or defense
• Trial testimony – courtroom‑ready, plain‑language explanations of seizures, brain injury, EEG findings, and neurologic decision‑making
• Consultation on seizure‑related injuries – post‑traumatic epilepsy, toxic exposure, hypoxic injury, and pregnancy‑related seizures
• Neurologic impairment & disability evaluation – cognitive dysfunction, post‑seizure delirium, and functional impact assessments
• Decision‑making & contractual capacity analysis – evaluation of post‑ictal confusion, impaired judgment, and capacity at the time of signing
• Review of neuromodulation devices – RNS, DBS, VNS interpretation and complication analysis
• Medication & drug‑interaction review – anti‑seizure medication effects, toxicity, and pharmacologic interactions
• EEG and Video‑EEG interpretation – seizure classification, event differentiation, and diagnostic accuracy review
• Attorney education – helping legal teams understand seizure physiology, EEG findings, and neurologic injury patterns

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: Dr. Patel offer a complimentary initial consultation so you can walk me through the case, outline your goals, and determine whether my expertise is the right fit. My priority is to understand how I can best support your litigation strategy before any billing begins.

After the initial discussion, my 2026 consulting rate is $750 per hour for ongoing case work, including strategy review, medical analysis, and expert guidance.

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: $750 per hour (fee schedule for 2026)

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: Full‑day or half day block; please contact for details.

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: Full‑day block; please contact for details.

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Travel expenses and case‑specific costs (TBD).

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