Drawing upon more than 35 years of experience in neurology, this physician specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of neurological disorders, including stroke, migraines, neurorehabilitation, neuroimaging, fibromyalgia, tension-type headaches, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. His clinical expertise also includes the therapeutic use of botulinum toxin for chronic migraine, movement disorders, spasticity, hyperhidrosis, and pain-related conditions, reflecting extensive experience in both acute and chronic neurological care. His practice encompasses critical care neurology, electrodiagnostic studies, and rehabilitation services across hospital and outpatient settings.

Established through decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, he has served in continuous private practice since 1985 while maintaining active hospital affiliations and holding key leadership roles including Chief of Neurology, Chief of a Neuroscience Division, and Medical Director of a stroke program. He has also held a long-standing academic appointment as Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at a major public medical school, contributing to physician education and training. His professional leadership extends to national and regional organizations, including service as President of the American Heart Association (San Diego), President of the California Neurologic Society, President of the San Diego Stroke Council, and Chair of a regional stroke task force, demonstrating significant involvement in advancing neurological care and policy.

In addition to clinical and leadership responsibilities, this expert has substantial research and scholarly contributions, including service as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials involving stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals and delivered numerous presentations at national and international conferences on topics such as headache management, stroke care, and botulinum toxin therapies. His work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing neurological science, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to evidence-based medical practice.

Supporting these qualifications, he holds a Doctor of Medicine degree, as well as a Master of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Arts (cum laude). He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds additional certifications in neuroimaging (including MRI and neurosonology), neurorehabilitation, and headache medicine, and is a Fellow of the American Headache Society. He maintains an active California medical license and brings more than 10 years of expert witness experience, including consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving neurological care and standards.