Expert Details
Pediatric Neurology, Pediatrics
ID: 735093
Louisiana, USA
Additionally, he is a nationally sought-after expert for speaking engagements, writing assignments, and expert work for plaintiff and defense cases. He has lectured and written about numerous topics such as those listed and acted as an expert on these same topics in many instances.
ALWAYS an honest opinion, always unbiased, and based on the facts and merits of the case.
Quick Summary: Dual board-certified child neurologist with over 15 years of experience in pediatric neurology and pediatrics. Subject matter expert, educator, and consultant in child neurology.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2007 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Child Neurology | Institution: Stanford |
| Year: 2003 | Degree: Residency | Subject: Pediatrics | Institution: WHMC |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: UCSD |
| Year: 1996 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Biomedical Sciences | Institution: UCR |
| Year: 1990 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biology | Institution: Cal Poly Pomona |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Pediatric neurologist and epileptologist | Department: Pediatrics |
Responsibilities:Inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology, reading EEGs, etc. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor | Department: Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry |
Responsibilities:Clerkship Director, Pediatric Neurology, Medical Director, Autism and Related Disorders |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2013 | Employer: US Air Force | Title: Program Director | Department: Pediatrics |
Responsibilities:Program Director, National Capital Consortium; Director, Pediatric Neurology Education, USUHS |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2010 | Employer: US Air Force | Title: Chief, Pediatric Neurology | Department: Pediatrics |
Responsibilities:Keesler AFB, Chief of Pediatric Neurology; Deputy Chief of Staff |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2004 | Employer: US Air Force | Title: Chief, Pediatrics | Department: Pediatrics |
Responsibilities:Chief of Pediatrics; Director, Disaster Team |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2000 to 2013 | Agency: US Air Force | Role: Pediatric Neurologist | Description: Multiple roles/locations |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2003 to 2013 | Country / Region: Honduras, Ecuador | Summary: Humanitarian missions x 1 each |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Appointed Member, Lifespan Care Committee American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Appointed Member, General Pediatrics Examination Committee, American Board of Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, NC Advisory Board Member, Pediatric Epilepsy & Autism: How Should Genetic Testing Be Applied Today, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Co-Investigator, Genetics & Genomics of Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Epilepsy, Rett syndrome, and Rett-like Phenotypes Tulane University Human Research Protection Program, New Orleans, LA Speakers Bureau, Epilepsy and Genetics, BioMarin, San Rafael, CA Speakers Bureau, Topiramate and Migraines, Supernus, Rockville, MD Developmental Neurogenetics Clinic, Tulane University Human Research Protection Program, New Orleans, LA Co-Investigator, The Surveillance Monitoring for Antiretroviral Therapy Toxicities (SMARTT) of the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS) Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA Collaborative Interest Group in Cerebral Palsy, Pediatric Collaborative Research, The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, Web-based, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Health Professions Committee, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Professional Memberships: American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Fellow Lifespan Care Committee General Pediatrics Examination Committee, American Board of Pediatrics American Epilepsy Society (AES) Professors of Child Neurology American Medical Association (AMA) Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. (AMSUS), Life Time Member American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Fellow Uniformed Section Member-At-Large Nominations Committee American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Fellow Scientific Auditor, Annual Meetings Reviewer, Continuum Child Neurology Society (CNS) Academic Pediatric Association (APA) Southern Pediatric Neurology Society (SPNS) American Pediatric Society (APS) California Medical Association (CMA) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Board certified Pediatrics, ABP - 2003 Board certified Pediatric Neurology, ABPN - 2008 Board certified Epilepsy, ABPN - 2018 Licensure: Medical Licenses: Mississippi, Louisiana, Maryland MD Expert Witness: Florida, Department of Defense, Child Neurology and Pediatrics, DUNS, CAGE |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Tulane University School of Medicine - Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry Tulane University School of Medicine - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics USUHS - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry See CV for others |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology Fellow of the American Academy Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine Top Med School Faculty, Tulane University School of Medicine Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc. Polling & Research Master Clinician, Pediatrics, Tulane School of Medicine Top Doctor, Child Neurology, Castle Connolly Professors of Child Neurology Top Doctor, Louisiana Life Best Doctor, Pediatric Specialist/General Neurology, Metairie America’s Most Honored Professional, American Registry Top Doctor, Child Neurology, Castle Connolly Regional, Metairie Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals Top Doctor, Child Neurology, Castle Connolly Metro Area, New Orleans Best Doctor, Pediatric Subspecialty/Child Neurology, Metairie Tulane University Faculty of the Year, Tulane Pediatric Residency Program Best Doctor, Pediatric Subspecialty/Child Neurology, New Orleans HealthGrades Recognized Doctor AMA Physician’s Recognition Award, 3 years Leading Physicians of the World Top Doctor Award AAP CME-Continuing Professional Development Award, 3 years Col, Medical Corps, USAF Reserve Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics Patients’ Choice 5-Year Honoree Patients’ Choice Award, 5 years USAF Special Experience Identifier (SEI), Neurology/Child Neurology USAF Meritorious Service Medal USAF Special Experience Identifier (SEI), Pediatrics Field Grade Officer of the Year, 81st Medical Group Field Grade Officer of the Quarter, 81st Medical Group USAF Liaison, Stanford Medical Center, 2 years USAF Meritorious Service Medal USAF Scientific Achievement Award- 2 years Semi-finalist, Howard Johnson Research Achievement Award, USPS, AAP- 2 years Southern Society for Research Travel Award USAF Achievement Medal Distinguished Graduate, Commissioned Officer Training School, USAF Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year, University of California Riverside Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, University of California Riverside Radiation Research Society Travel Award, 2 years Environmental Mutagen Society Travel Award, 2 years Graduate Student Council Travel Award, University of California Riverside, 3 years Outstanding Army ROTC Cadet of the Year, Cal Poly Pomona |
| Medical / Professional |
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| AAN - Fellow AAP - Fellow AACPDM - Fellow See CV |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Invited Presentations: 87 Editorial Positions: 30 Peer- Reviewed Publications: 18 Invited Publications: 20 Abstracts: 34 |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| 60% defense 40% plaintiff |
| Training / Seminars |
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| 2004 - 2007 Child Neurology Fellowship Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 2000 - 2003 Pediatrics Internship and Residency Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX 1996 - 2000 MD University of California, San Diego 1991 - 1996 PhD, Biomedical Sciences University of California, Riverside 1986 - 1990 BS, Biology (Valedictorian and Summa cum laude) California Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA |
Fields of Expertise
factitious disorder, cognitive disorder, optic nerve disease, brain disease, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, craniotomy, craniofacial abnormality, prenatal injuries, cretinism, pediatrics, personal injury investigation, movement disorder, intracranial pressure, migraine, neurological trauma, birth injury, posttraumatic headache, child psychology, burn surgery, hydrocephalus valve, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, adverse drug reaction, pediatric neurology, amphetamine, biological material radiation effect, genetic sequencing, clinical genetics, biochemical genetics, medical genetics, dual diagnosis (autism), epileptic seizure, temporal lobe epilepsy, photogenic epilepsy, partial epilepsies, intracranial thrombosis, cerebral infarction, intracranial embolism, central nervous system vasculitis, central nervous system tumor, central nervous system infection, central nervous system disease, central nervous system depressant, peripheral nervous system disease, child abuse, syncope, periventricular leukomalacia, birth asphyxia, genetic disease, metabolic disease, intracranial hemorrhage, brain injury, brain concussion, Asperger syndrome, adolescent development, child development, electroencephalogram, neuromuscular disorder, muscular dystrophy, anticonvulsant drug, birth defect, fetal hypoxia, brain hypoxia ischemia, intracranial arteriovenous malformations, brain tumor, spinal cord injury, hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, developmental disability, Tourette syndrome, seizure, epilepsy, autism