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Dr. Jason Cannon, PhD
Indiana
Dr. Jason R. Cannon has over 15 years of experience in the field of Toxicology and Neuroscience. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Michigan. After completing his postdoctoral fellowship at the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Pittsburgh, he has held various academic and leadership...
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Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Expert Witness
Indiana
This highly experienced Neuroradiologist is board certified and fellowship trained in Interventional neuroradiology with a special interest in spinal pathology as well as image guided intervention of the brain or spine, such as vertebroplasty. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Neuroradiology and the Radiologic Society of North America. He has remained in...
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Dr. Mark D'Esposito, MD
California
Dr. Mark T. D'Esposito has 31 years of experience in the fields of Psychology and Neuroscience. He earned his BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and BS in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester, and his MD from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurology. After completing his residency in Neurology at Boston Medical Center,...
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness
New York
This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the...
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Dr. Howard Weiner, MD, FAAP, FAANS
Texas
Dr. Howard L. Weiner has 25 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his BA in the Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Weill Medical College Cornell University. After completing his Internship in General Surgery and his residency in Neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health, he went on to...
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Pain Management Expert Witness
Massachusetts
This highly qualified expert is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and has years of practice. He completed his internship training at New England Medical Center and his residency training in anesthesiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital before concluding a fellowship in pain management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is the president of the Massachusetts Society of...
Dr. Christopher Taylor, MD, MBA, FAANS
Texas
Dr. Christopher L. Taylor has 23 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS from Eastern Mennonite University, his MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and his MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Case...
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Physiatry Expert Witness
New York
This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He earned his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, did his residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, and completed his Fellowship in Sports & Spine Rehabilitation. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has been an invited...
Dr. Ciarán Powers, MD, PhD, FAANS
Ohio
Dr. Ciarán J. Powers has 12 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA from Harvard College and both his MD and PhD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Duke University Medical Center, he went on to complete fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center and then UW Health University...
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Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness
Illinois
This expert has been the Chief of Pediatrics at the Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children since 1981, the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury program since its inception in 1983, and in 2005 became the Assistant Chief of Staff, Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and an MD from University of Illinois. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics...
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Dr. John Ruge, MD, FAANS
Illinois
Dr. John R. Ruge has 34 years of experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He earned his BA from Northwestern University and his MD from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. After completing his Neurosurgical residency at Northwestern University, he pursued a clinical fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children's Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ruge is board-certified by the...
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Physician Assistant Expert Witness
Illinois
This highly qualified expert earned his Physician Assistant degree from the University of Florida. He completed a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in Critical Care Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine and member of Illinois...
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Dr. Mark Puccioni, MD, FAANS
Nebraska
Dr. Mark J. Puccioni has 19 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his BS from Creighton University and his MD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. After completing both his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in...
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert Witness
North Carolina
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South Carolina
This highly qualified expert obtained her MD from University of Kentucky. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh, and then did a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She is a member of numerous prestigious societies such as the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and...
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Dr. Kyle Fargen, MD, MPH, FAANS
North Carolina
Dr. Kyle M. Fargen has 9 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA from Coe College and then both his MPH and MD from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery and fellowship in Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Neurological...
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Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Expert Witness
Florida
This board certified expert earned a BA magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University and MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Duke University Medical Center and Texas Back Institute, respectively. He is well recognized in the spinal surgery community for his work in spinal arthroplasty and endoscopic procedures. He is called...
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Dr. Lawrence Spetka, MD
Ohio
Dr. Lawrence M. Spetka has 37 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his BA from Johns Hopkins University and his MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurological Surgery. Prior to his retirement, he...
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Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witness
California
This expert in the biomechanics of the human spine earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in biomedical engineering from Duke University, where he researched spinal trauma. In recognition of his scholarly contributions, the Orthopedic Trauma Association granted him the 'Best Paper' award for his work on spine trauma and the spine's response to loads....
Dr. Dale Swift, MD
Texas
Dr. Dale Matthew Swift has over 30 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry from The College of Wooster and his M.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, he pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at...
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Medical Device Sales & Spinal Cord Stimulators Expert Witness
Alabama
This medical device sales professional has been in the industry since 1999. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Emory University and eventually went to work for Boston Scientific as a Territory Sales Manager in Men's and Women's Health. After 10 years with Boston Scientific, the expert joined St. Jude Medical's Neuromodulation device team as a Territory Manager in the Gulf Coast region. He was...
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Foot Drop Expert Witness FAQs
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