Expert Details
Neurology, Liability, Medical Reviews, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Trauma
ID: 727453
New Hampshire, USA
Called to review many cases of pain and suffering. Also to evaluate quadriplegics after major spine injury and to access awareness in head trauma comatose states. Do personal injury and workers comp IMEs for insurance companies.Do complicated medical reviews for insurance companies as well as attorneys across the US.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1988 | Degree: Neurolgy Resident | Subject: Neurology | Institution: Brooklyn Downstate/ Kings County Medical Center and New York Hospital Cornell |
| Year: 1985 | Degree: Intern | Subject: Medicine | Institution: North Shore University Hospital Manhasset NY |
| Year: 1984 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: The Medical College of PA |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: BA | Subject: Pre Med, History | Institution: Lehigh University |
| Year: 1978 | Degree: High School | Subject: | Institution: Alfred G Berner High School |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1992 to 2009 | Employer: self | Title: Dr Engstrand | Department: |
Responsibilities:She sees patients diagnoses and consults on various neurological conditions. In addition, she is a medical expert, testifies and reviews cases. In addition she is an Assistant Professor of Neurology, Published Author, and Talk Host. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 1992 | Employer: Metropolitan Hospital- NY Medical College | Title: Attending Neurologist | Department: Neurology |
Responsibilities:She Supervised Residents, gave lectures and attended to in-patients as well as neurological emergencies. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Agency: Department of Labor | Role: Independent Medical Reviewer | Description: Perform IMEs on Federal Employees applying for long term disability. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1988 to 1988 | Country / Region: England | Summary: Studied movement disorders as well as helped supervise and see patients in the clinic at The National Hospital Queens Square. |
| Years: 1989 to 1989 | Country / Region: Thailand | Summary: Rounded in local hospital and instructed physicians in brain tumor management. |
| Years: 1989 to 1989 | Country / Region: Singapore | Summary: Helped pediatric Malay children receive neurological care. |
| Years: 2000 to 2001 | Country / Region: Russia | Summary: Helped orphans receive medical attention and needed neurosurgery procedures. Answered questions about neurology and reviewed test results. |
| Years: 1995 to 1995 | Country / Region: Australia | Summary: Successfully resuscitated a man with an MI and CVA on a Quantas flight from New Zealand to Australia. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Memberships: Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology American Medical Association Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners The Women’s Studies Advisory Board of Lehigh University Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine New York Medical Society Suffolk Medical Society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| LICENSURE: New York State - Medicine and Surgery The State of New Hampshire- Medicine |
| Professional Appointments |
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| President of the Neurodegenerative Foundation, Assistant Professor Offices Held: President, Upper Manhattan Rotary Board Member ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), & Board of Veritas Chaired Bioethics Subcommittee, Metropolitan Hospital Former member of the Medical Board at Metropolitan Hospital |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Be Well for Life Inspiration Award from WellLife Network Accepted Member : Forensic Expert Witness Association FEWA Board Of Directors Quality Compassion Service in recognition of 25 years of service Westchester Medical Center Listed in “The Frontier Fifty: A Selection of Outstanding TalkMediaWebcasters” (3 years) Board Certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. Diplomate & Fellow, American Academy of Neurology Diplomate of the American Board of Geriatric Fellow of the American College of Geriatrics Specialists Diplomate of the American Board of Ethical Physicians Woman of The Year - Distinction Magazine Outstanding Young Women of America, Global Directory of Who’s Who, Life Time Member - Honors and recognition of hard work, dedication, perseverance for demonstrating leadership, achievement in the occupation industry or profession. Who’s Who - Leading Professionals & Executives Soroptimist International of the Americas - Woman of Distinction Award Regional and National White House - Fellowship Finalist Honorary Doctorate, Lehigh University Paul Harris Fellow Berner High School Hall of Fame Leopoldo Canales Award, Excellence in Neurology The Expert Sterling Hollander, M.D., W.M.C. 1941 Memorial For Promise of Leadership, High Character, and Creativeness in My Profession International Who’s Who of Professionals Who’s Who in America - Year 2000 Young Physician, New York State Representative |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Intern in Medicine North Shore University Hospital and Neuro Residency at NYH Cornell and Kings County. Movement disorders The National Hospital Queens Square: London, England. Hospital Affiliations: Androscoggin Valley Hospital April2018-present Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital ( UCVH) April 2018-present North Country Health Care ( NCH) New York Medical College, 1988-Present Westchester County Medical Center, 1988-Present North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY approx 1992-Aug 2008 Huntington Hospital, 1992-2008 Glen Cove Hospital, approx 1995-Jan 2008 St. Vincent’s Hospital, NY, 1988-2004 ONGOING POSITIONS: Neurologist at Androscoggin Hospital Neurologist at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Private Neurological Practice Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, New York Medical College Neuro-Degenerative Disease Foundation Advisory Council to Arts and Science, Lehigh University Women’s Study Advisory Board, Lehigh University FORMER POSITIONS: Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, New York Medical College 1988-2012 Attending Neurologist, Metropolitan Hospital New York City, July 1988-September 1992 Huntington Hospital, 1992-2008 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: A Gift of Healing - A Legacy of Hope, Wynwood Press A 1984 article in the Lehigh Alumni Magazine, "A Gift of Healing Painfully Earned." "Cocaine-Related Ischemic Strokes," Neurology "Recurrent Seizures with Cocaine Abuse," presented at the American College of Physicians in New York "Lumbar Puncture In Aids Patients with CNS" "Toxoplasmosis" presented at the American College of Physicians in New York Featured writer for the International Journal and for the Alumnae Magazine, MCP Today. Editor of high school paper TV APPEARANCES: MSNBC and FOX News Dan Abrams & Dan Abrams’ Specials (MSNBC) Linda Vesper - Fox TV EWTNTV - Alabama TC PODCASTS: Listed in “The Frontier Fifty: A Selection of Outstanding Talk Media Webcasters” (3 years) Lectures: Courage of the Mind, Body and Spirit, June 5, 1998, Canyon Ranch Creative Healing: People Who Beat the Odds and You Can Too, Canyon Ranch Lectured Canyon Ranch Medical Staff on Dementia, June 6, 1998 Central Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue, NY, NY Lectured for the Huntington Hospital Diabetes Ed Series on Neuropathy, May 15, 2003Featured Speaker for the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island at their Annual Conference, November 2003. Marble Collegiate Church Manhattan 1991 Attitude and Health |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has been deposed on stroke cases, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Downs Syndrome, dementia, head trauma, headache, spine injuries, myofascial pain, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more. In addition, she's testified in trauma, nerve injuries, head trauma, RSD. She's testified in state court civil and criminal. She's reviewed and written reports for federal cases. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Head trauma, neuropathy, seizures, inspirational, and limbic system. In addition, she hosted a radio show on neurology for 7 consecutive years. EDUCATION: Neurology Resident, SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, Downstate/Kings County Medical Center - July 1986-June 1988, PGY 3 and 4 New York Hospital Cornell University PGY2 Neurology Resident North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, July 1984-June 1985, Medical Internship The Medical College of Pennsylvania - Graduation - June 1984 Humanitarian Scholar and M.D. Subinternship in Neuro-Opthomology, Wills Eye Hospital Subinternship in Neurology, Columbia Presbyterian Subinternship in Pediatric Neurology, Columbia Presbyterian Babies Hospital Subintership in Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center Subinternship in Geriatrics, Philadelphia Geriatric Center Movement Disorder The National Hospital, Queens Square, London, England, May 1988 Lehigh University, B.A. - October 1982 Alfred G. Berner High School - Graduation - June 1978 (Valedictorian -Neurology Resident The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, New York July 1985-June 1986 |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Humanitarian scholar, ethicist, geriatrics. World travelled. Superb diagnostic skills. Sound scientific evidence. Does not think in a box. Can simplify tough concepts for the lay public. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | She is fluent. |
| Spanish | She can converse in Spanish and is fluent in reading and writing. |
| Italian | She is able to speak somewhat. She is able to read and write. |
Fields of Expertise
brain concussion, brain disease, brain injury, central nervous system disease, coma, diagnostics, epilepsy, medical expert system, medical malpractice evaluation, medical science, mental impairment, nervous system, nervous system disease, neuro intensive care unit, neurological trauma, neurology, neuromuscular disorder, neuropathology, neuropharmacology, neuroscience, neurotoxicity, pain and suffering, pain perception, posttraumatic headache, spinal cord disease, spinal cord injury, trauma, bariatrics, clinical neurophysiology, neurosurgical procedure, cerebral angiography, compartment syndrome, neuropsychiatry, pain medication, leukodystrophy, cerebral palsy, pediatric neurology, developmental disability, newborn brain injury, sleep medicine, chronic pain management, shaken baby syndrome, neuroradiography, analgesia, medical record, neuroimmunology, neuroanatomy, neurobiology, auditory neurophysiology, neurochemistry, pain management, pediatrics, neurophysiology, geriatrics, brain surgery, audiology