I am a board-certified neurosurgeon and psychiatrist with expertise in addiction, substance-abuse, traumatic brain injury, post traumatic stress disorder and other neurological disorders.
What I Do
I've focused my life's work on helping people by analysis of any insult to the brain.Insults to the brain include any functional impairments a patient may experience, whether it is a physical or mental problem. Functional impairments a person suffers today are rooted in their medical history, sometimes reaching back decades to their first contact with the health care system. My ultimate goal is to help other people by determining the true cause of an injury that results in the loss of functional independence.
As an independent physician and consultant, I provide case review, consultation, case research and analysis services for patients and their families, as well as law firms insurance companies, industry, veterans organizations and foundations. Please contact me to learn more.
How I Work
I consider myself an expert without bias, agenda or prejudice. I am interested in getting to the truth of a patient's problems, understanding them, and explaining them so that person can get the help they need.
A thorough literature and case review is the cornerstone of my work process. It may involve an interview with the patient and/or with the patient's family. I am willing to discuss the case and its issues with other physicians. If I think I can contribute to understanding the case, we will move beyond the discussions and I will write an analysis. I will do thorough research and then provide a report detailing my findings.
Who I Serve
Ultimately I serve patients and their families. In service to them, I often consult with lawyers, insurance companies, both public and private, the Veterans Administration, and foundations that support the injured, and various industries.
Any of these organizations - as well as patients and families - may seek help and guidance for diagnosis, support, and treatment options such as rehabilitation and prognosis.
- Patients & Their Families
- Military Veterans
- Law Firms
- Insurance Companies
- Organizations and Foundations
- Veteran Administration
Fifty Years of Experience
I have a unique professional background with a wide range of experience. I have worked as a neurosurgeon and neurologist; a rehabilitation specialist and administrator; and a psychiatrist serving patients with severe trauma, addiction, and substance abuse issues.
I have treated patients of different ages and backgrounds, those facing dementia, with behavior disorders and chronic depression.
I have worked in the military, private practice, academia, public, government-sponsored and private health care systems.