Addiction Expert Witnesses in Virginia
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Dr. Gordon Smith, MD, FAAN
Virginia
Dr. A. Gordon Smith has 26 years of experience in the fields of Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. He earned his BA in Archaeology from the University of Virginia and his MD from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. After completing an internship in internal medicine and a residency in Neurology, he went on to complete a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine, all at the University of...
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Psychiatry Expert Witness
Virginia
This multiple board certified forensic psychiatrist has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, predominantly specializing in Addictions, PTSD and Sleep Medicine. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has held top teaching and clinical positions at Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine. Currently, he is the President of a psychiatric...
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Dr. Liza Gold, MD
Virginia
Dr. Liza H. Gold has 33 years of experience in Clinical and Forensic Psychiatry. She earned her BA from Harvard College, her MPhil in the History of Medicine from the University of Cambridge, and her MD from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She completed her internship in Transitional Medicine at Brockton Hospital and her residency in Psychiatry at Boston City Hospital. Today, this expert is...
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Dr. Jeffrey Wilken
Virginia
This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Cornell University and his MA and PhD from the University of Maryland. After completing his internship in clinical psychology this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Georgetown University and the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in DC. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical...
Dr. David Spiegel, MD
Virginia
Dr. David R. Spiegel has 29 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Psychology from Duke University and his MD from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. After completing an internship in Psychiatry at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he went on to complete a combined residency in Psychiatry at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the...
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Dr. Binit Shah, MD, FAAN
Virginia
Dr. Binit Shah has over 10 years of experience in the field of Neurology with a focus on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University and his Doctorate of Medicine from Wake Forest School of Medicine. After completing his Neurology Residency at Northwestern University/McGaw, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Shah pursued...
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Dr. Seth Tuwiner, MD
Virginia
Dr. Seth Mitchell Tuwiner has 23 years of experience in Neurology. He earned his BS in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, his MS in Biomedical Sciences from Touro University - School of Health Sciences and his MD from Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty, Technion Israel Institute of Technology. He completed an internship in Medicine and a residency in Neurology at LAC + USC...
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Addiction Expert Witness FAQs
An addiction expert witness provides specialized knowledge on substance abuse, treatment methods, and the impact of addiction on behavior. They can offer critical insights to support or challenge evidence in court.
Cases involving drug-related crimes, medical malpractice related to addiction treatment, child custody disputes, personal injury claims, and workplace discrimination may benefit from an addiction expert witness.
In medical malpractice cases, an addiction expert can assess whether standard care was provided during treatment for substance abuse disorders, potentially influencing the outcome of the case.
Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas such as opioid addiction, alcoholism, behavioral addictions (like gambling), or adolescent substance abuse.
An expert with clinical experience has firsthand knowledge of treating patients with addictions. This practical perspective can lend credibility to their testimony and make complex concepts easier for a jury to understand.
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