Dr. Suja Johnkutty

Suja Johnkutty, MD PLLC
875 Old Country Road, Suite 153 LL
Plainview, NY 11803
Office: 516-200-4731
Introduction


Dr. Suja Johnkutty, a Board-Certified Neurologist, and former Headache Medicine Director at New York Presbyterian Queens, specializes in Headaches, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Post Concussive Syndromes. She is the Headache Neurologist at NeuraHealth where she maintains an active clinical practice. Over her 23-year tenure as a Neurology Consultant, she has adeptly handled over 50 record reviews and given depositions, working with several leading Malpractice Insurance Companies.

Dr. Johnkutty completed medical school at the SUNY Stony Brook after being accepted to the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program. She subsequently completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Residency in Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Hospital. In addition, she completed a Fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine, at the Columbia Presbyterian’s Neurological Institute. During residency, Dr. Johnkutty was honored to serve as Chief Resident in her last year.

Dr. Johnkutty brings the capacity to effectively and succinctly communicate complex neurological concepts to her medical-legal practice. Dr. Johnkutty works on cases for both plaintiff and defense.


Areas of Expertise
  • Disability
  • Fitness for Duty Evaluation
  • Health/Medical/Disability Insurance
  • Human Resources
  • Independent Medical Examinations
  • Medical Insurance
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Neurology
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Termination

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Board Certified in Neurology ,American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-ABPN (Certificate # 51828 ) 2012 -Current
New York Medical License , Office of the Professions Lic 216285, Active1999- Current
State of Minnesota ,Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Lic 75830 2023-Current
Florida Medical Doctor Expert Witness Certificate #MEEW11006(Required of a Medical Expert Witness; not a License to practice Medicine in Florida) 2023- Current
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: AAN -American Academy of Neurology
American Headache Society
Assistant Attending Medical & Dental Staff at NYU Langone Hospitals Teaching Staff for medical students regarding headache disorders 2023-Current
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Headache Pitfalls to NYU Medical Students 2023

I presented a lecture to final-year medical students on identifying and not overlooking critical "red flag" symptoms associated with headaches.

Staying Inspired With Migraines 2015-2017

I conducted an annual lecture at NYPresbyterian Queens, aiming to heighten awareness among physicians and staff regarding the diagnosis and profound impact of headache disorders.

Headache Symposium 2015

Under the Pfizer grant, I orchestrated a Headache symposium that convened leading experts in headache management from across the U.S., including the president of the American Headache Society. This event aimed to educate our local physicians on headache disorders and offer strategies for effective patient care.


Grand Rounds at Huntington Hospital 2005

I delivered a grand rounds presentation to our community's physicians.
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: Three times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Fact Witness Head Injury Causing Loss of Smell- Assault Case
TBI Case -Assault Case
Medication Overdose
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Please, call for details
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Please, call for details
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Several times for Worker's Compensation Case
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Earlier this year
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: One time
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Fact Witness on the case of Head Injury Causing Loss of Smell- Assault Case
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Medico-legal Consulting since 2004 with record reviews
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert Witness
Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
Records Review
Reports
Testimony
Medico-legal Consulting (second opinion, case merit, case review)
Speaker including CLE and Bar presentations upon request
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Rate provided upon request.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Rate provided upon request.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Rate provided upon request.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Please call for details.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Please call for fee schedule.

References

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