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Coma expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including Neurology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Psychiatry. Some of the most common specialties among coma expert witnesses also include Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, Drug Overdose, and Metabolic Disorders. They can opine on the effects of traumatic injuries, medical malpractice, medication errors, lack of oxygen to the brain, and severe illnesses.

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Anasseril Easo Daniel, DLFAPA, MBBS, MDView profile

ID: 332

Dr. Anasseril Easo Daniel, DLFAPA, MBBS, MD

Dr. Anasseril E. Daniel has over 49 years of experience in the field of Child and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his MBBS from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed a residency in Adult Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child Psychiatry from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry. Formerly, this expert served...

Neurology Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Neurology Expert Witness | Texas

This highly qualified expert is a board certified neurologist with a specialization in Neurocritical Care. He received his Master's degree from Saint Louis University and completed his internship training at both the Patna Medical College Hospital in India and Westlake Hospital. He pursued residency training at the University of Florida and completed fellowship training at Washington University....

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Lloyd Stephen Davis, MDView profile

ID: 384

Dr. Lloyd Stephen Davis, MD

Dr. Lloyd Davis has 38 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, he went on to complete two residencies in Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General...

Neurology & Vascular Neurology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Neurology & Vascular Neurology Expert Witness | California

This highly qualified expert completed a neurology residency at George Washington University Hospital. She then went on to finish a stroke/neurocritical fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center and at the University of Southern California. She is a member of prestigious professional organizations such as the Neurocritical Care Society and American Academy of Neurology. She is a reviewer...

Irfan Mohammad Altafullah, MBBSView profile

ID: 8556

Dr. Irfan Mohammad Altafullah, MBBS

Dr. Irfan M. Altafullah has over 35 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He received his BS from St. Francis de Sales College, his MBBS from the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, and his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in Neurology at Government Medical College Hospital in Nagpur and his Postdoctoral Training at UCLA Brain...

Pediatric Neurology Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Pediatric Neurology Expert Witness | Maryland

This highly qualified expert earned her BA from Yale and her MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency in Child Neurology and fellowship in Stroke at John Hopkins as well as a certificate in Science of Clinical Investigation. She is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including; The American Heart Association, The Child...

Harrison Graham Pope Jr, MD, MPHView profile

ID: 32076

Dr. Harrison Graham Pope Jr, MD, MPH

Dr. Harrison G. Pope Jr. has over 44 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BA and MPH from Harvard University and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. Today, this expert is board-certified in Psychiatry. Formerly, this expert held roles as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical...

Neurology And Neurosurgery Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Neurology And Neurosurgery Expert Witness | California

As a neurologist with double board certification in General Neurology and Neurocritical Care, this expert has a strong track record of teaching and publication on the subjects of management and intervention in traumatic injury and neurological disease. He was formerly a clinical instructor in the department of Neurosurgery at UCLA Medical Center. He currently is the Director of the Neurocritical...

Jerry Jack Tomasovic, MDView profile

ID: 36366

Dr. Jerry Jack Tomasovic, MD

Dr. Jerry J. Tomasovic has 54 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurology. He earned his BS from the University of Chicago and his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Pediatrics at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the UCHealth University of Colorado...

Neurology  Stroke and Neurocritical Care Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Neurology Stroke and Neurocritical Care Expert Witness | New York

This board-certified neurologist received his BS from Brown University and his MD from New York University. He completed a neurology residency at Cornell University and completed a neurocritical care fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University-Cornell University. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts in some of the top academic journals such as Neurology, Stroke,...

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Steven Ira Dyckman, MDView profile

ID: 48350

Dr. Steven Ira Dyckman, MD

Dr. Steven Ira Dyckman has 21 years of experience in the field of Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Yeshiva University and his Doctor of Medicine from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After completing his residency in Psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Child and...

Stroke, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Vestibular Neurology Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Stroke, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Vestibular Neurology Expert Witness | Maryland

This qualified expert is known for his efforts in the field of neuro-ophthalmology and vestibular neurology. He earned his MD at the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran before completing a residency in neurology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He went on to complete two prestigious fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and vascular...

Charles Horn Kellner, MDView profile

ID: 59995

Dr. Charles Horn Kellner, MD

Dr. Charles H. Kellner has 40 years of experience in the field of Geriatric Psychiatry. He earned his BA in Italian from Cornell University and his MD from Weill Medical College Cornell University. After completing his internship in Medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center, he went on to complete a residency in Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He also completed his Research Fellowship in...

Neurology and Headache Medicine Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Neurology and Headache Medicine Expert Witness | California

This neurology and headache medicine expert earned her BS in neuroscience from UCLA and her MD from Florida International University. She subsequently completed an internal medicine internship at UC Irvine and a neurology residency at LAC+USC Medical Center. She is active in her field as a scientific researcher and as a member of the American Headache Society and the American Academy of...

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Jeff Alan Sugar, FAPA, MDView profile

ID: 60492

Dr. Jeff Alan Sugar, FAPA, MD

Dr. Jeff A Sugar has 34 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BA from the New College of Florida and his MD from the UCSF School of Medicine. After completing both an internship in Psychiatry and Rotating Medicine and a residency in Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Child Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at...

Douglas Eliot Tucker, DFAPA, FASAM, MDView profile

ID: 68111

Dr. Douglas Eliot Tucker, DFAPA, FASAM, MD

Dr. Douglas E. Tucker has over 34 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. After completing his internship in Psychiatry at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, and his residency...

Jeffrey Lee Metzner, FAPA, MDView profile

ID: 72354

Dr. Jeffrey Lee Metzner, FAPA, MD

Dr. Jeffrey L. Metzner has 44 years of experience in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Zoology from the University of Maryland, College Park and his MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed both an internship and a residency in Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Psychiatry and...

Todd Brook Silverman, MDView profile

ID: 74276

Dr. Todd Brook Silverman, MD

Dr. Todd Brook Silverman has 20 years of experience in the fields of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. He earned his BA in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Northwestern University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurology at Wilford Hall Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular...

Robert Martin Bilder, ABPP-CN, PhDView profile

ID: 84984

Dr. Robert Martin Bilder, ABPP-CN, PhD

Dr. Robert M. Bilder has 40 years of experience in the field of Psychology. He earned his BA in Biology and Psychology from Columbia College and his Ph.D. in Psychology from City College of New York. He completed his internship in Clinical Neuropsychology at The Neurological Institute - Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by...

Eric J Fombonne, MDView profile

ID: 85815

Dr. Eric J Fombonne, MD

Dr. Eric J. Fombonne has over 39 years of experience in the field of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Pediatrics. He earned his MD from Paris Descartes University. He completed his residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine. He was formerly Head of the Division in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and Montreal Children's...

Coma Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a coma expert witness in legal proceedings?

A coma expert witness provides specialized knowledge about comas, their causes, treatment options, and potential outcomes. They can help clarify complex medical issues for the court.

What types of cases might require a coma expert witness?

Cases involving traumatic brain injuries, medical malpractice, personal injury, or wrongful death often require the expertise of a coma expert witness.

Are there subspecialties within the field of coma expertise?

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas such as neurology, neurosurgery, critical care medicine, or neuropsychology related to comas.

How can a coma expert witness assist in a medical malpractice case?

A coma expert can provide insight into whether appropriate care was given, if negligence occurred, and how it may have contributed to the patient's condition.

Why is it important to hire a coma expert with experience testifying in court?

An experienced witness understands legal procedures and can communicate complex medical information clearly and effectively to a non-medical audience.

How does Expert Institute select its Coma expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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