Expertise Description
I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. My areas of expertise include brain abscesses & infections / concussions / contusions / edema / hemorrhages / injuries / tumors; cerebral aneurysms and vascular diseases; cranioplasty; craniotomy; head traumas; brain damage; brain tumors; hydrocephalus; microneurosurgery; pituitary tumors; skull fractures; stereotactic neurosurgery; vascular malformations; and ventriculoperitoneal shunts. I have experience with Peripheral Nerves and Spine, including back pain & injuries; cervical & complex cervical surgery; lumbar disc diseases, surgery, and laminectomy; microdiscectomy; neck fractures; neck pain & injuries; spinal anomalies; spinal abscesses & infections / cord injuries / cord tumors / stenosis & spondylosis / fractures / injuries; carpal tunnel syndrome; nerve injuries; and ulnar nerve entrapment. I have researched and presented on topics of pituitary incidentaloma, laminectomies, cerebral spinal fluid in children, and post-traumatic occlusion. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includes medical malpractice, peer review, hospital credentialing, independent medical examination, car accidents, and slip, trip, and fall, etc.
Consulting Experience
My consulting services include Neurological Surgery practice – national assignments, General Surgery, Regional Chief of Neurosurgery, Numerous medical organizations and department positions.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | Business Administration | Pepperdine University School of Busienss | ||
| University of Wisconsin Medical School | ||||
Licenses Certifications
| Diplomate |
| American Board of Neurological Surgery |
| Certified |
| American Board of Independent Medical Examiners |
| Diplomate |
| American College of Physician Executives |
| Medical Board of California Expert Medical Reviewer |
| Medical Licenses in the States of CA |
| CO |
| MT |
| NY |
| ND |
| PA |
| WA |
| WI |
| UT |
Awards & Affiliation
| America's Top Surgeons Award |
| Physicians' Exceptional Contribution Award |
| Distinguished Scholar Award |
Primary Affiliation
American College of Surgeons
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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