Saman Hazany, MD, DABR
Specialty: Radiology and Neuroradiology
Expertise: Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury Imaging, CT, MRI, DTI
Dr. Saman Hazany, MD, DABR
Award-winning, Harvard Trained Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury Imaging Expert and Chief of Neuroradiology at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. Academic appointments at major academic centers (UCLA and USC) with a focus on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in concussion/mild TBI. Board and Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in radiology and neuroradiology.
Extensive experience in the care of patients with traumatic brain and spine injury, stroke, epilepsy, and brain tumors. 18+ years of experience. Extensive teaching and research leadership experience at USC (2012- present) and UCLA (2019 – present).
Former Radiology department Chair and Director of Neuroradiology at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (2012-2018). CEO and chief neuroradiology expert witness at Neuro Experts, PC (2018-present), contributing to clinical care and medicolegal issues of numerous patients with neurological disorders. Frequent presenter and invited lecturer in neuroradiology and traumatic brain injury.
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David Ko, MD
Specialty: Neurology, Epilepsy, Neurophysiology
Expertise: Stroke, TBI, Electroencephalography
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Dr. David Ko, MD
Dr Ko is a board-certified Neurology clinician with 33 years of practice. He was at the USC School of Medicine for 22 years. He was Chief of Neurology at LAC+USC Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center and one of the largest and busiest public hospitals, with a jail clinic and a commitment to serving diverse and indigent patients. He then transitioned to full-time clinical work at the VA for 8 years, serving as Chief of Neurology at the Loma Linda VA Medical Center and holding an academic appointment at Loma Linda University. He has experience with both inpatient care, including acute stroke care, and outpatient medical care, as well as transitioning to telemedicine care. He holds medical licenses in over half of the US States. Dr Ko, as Chief of two major medical centers, was comfortable as a general neurologist but also subspecialized in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery.
He has published widely, with about 100 articles, abstracts, and book chapters, including web-based articles on eMedicine and Medscape, across many aspects of Neurology, including the Clinical evaluation of head trauma. He has seen diverse injuries over at USC and his 30-year VA career, where there are significant TBI patients, and now with a focus on chemical and toxic exposure they PACT Act. He completed an NIH fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, was board certified in both subspecialties, and was part of the Epilepsy surgery team at USC and the Director of the EEG lab at LAC+USC. While at NIH, he was in the Public Health Service as Lt Commander and, as a veteran, uses the VA for medical care, so he knows the VA fully.
He is an educator while at USC and Loma Linda as an Associate Professor of Neurology, having given over 200 CME presentations on a myriad of topics regionally, nationally, and internationally. He has research experience starting at NIH and was an investigator in many drug trials while at USC, including submissions and presentations to the FDA. He has served on multiple industry advisory boards and has been an active speaker at over 500 educational events. He has had both media and speaker training and has given live TV interviews as well as taped segments.
Dr. Ko has experience as an expert witness in medical-legal cases, including representing the CA Attorney General’s Office and the federal court, where experience in hospital peer review is particularly useful.
Dr. Peyman Golshani, MD, PhD
Specialty: Neurology and NeuroscienceExpertise: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Management, Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders, Clinical Neurophysiology, and NIH-funded Neurological Research.
Dr. Peyman Golshani, MD, PhD
Dr. Peyman Golshani is a dual-trained neurologist and neuroscientist with over 20 years of clinical and research experience. He earned his BA from UC Berkeley and his MD/PhD from UC Irvine, followed by residency training at UCLA, where he currently serves as a Professor in Residence in the Department of Neurology.
As a board-certified neurologist at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center and director of an NIH-funded research laboratory, Dr. Golshani bridges the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and frontline clinical care. He possesses extensive expertise in the treatment of epilepsy, chronic headaches, and diverse neurological disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr. Golshani has a distinguished track record in managing complex cases of head trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Throughout his two decades of practice, he has remained dedicated to medical education, mentoring the next generation of medical students and residents at UCLA. His deep integration of clinical neurology and advanced research makes him a vital asset for complex medical-legal evaluations and neurodiagnostic consultations.
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Nusha Bashardoust, Physician Assistant
Specialty: Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology
Expertise: Medical-Legal Evaluations (IME, QME, AME)
Nusha Bashardoust, Physician Assistant
Nusha Bashardoust has been a devoted healthcare provider since 2014, bringing extensive experience in both Emergency Medicine and Dermatology, where she assists with medical-legal evaluations. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and her Master of Physician Assistant Practice from the USC Keck School of Medicine, building a strong foundation in evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Her interest in neurology began in the emergency department, where she managed acute neurological cases and saw the significant impact neurological disorders have on patients. This passion led her to transition into neurology, where she now focuses on medical review and evaluation.
Alongside her clinical roles, Nusha has collaborated closely with a Dermatology physician on medical-legal assessments, including Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Qualified Medical Evaluations (QMEs), and Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs). Known for her analytical skills, attention to detail, and compassionate care, she continues to advance neurological assessment and patient care.
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Sandra Bolando, Executive Manager
Specialty: Office Administration
Expertise: Executive Leadership Support
Sandra Bolando, Executive Manager
Sandra Bolando is an experienced executive professional with a strong background in office administration and leadership support. She is dedicated to maintaining efficient operations and providing exceptional organizational assistance to executive teams.
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About Neuro Experts, PC
Precision in Neuroradiology, Trust in Expert Care
We are a premier firm for neuroradiology services and unbiased medical-legal consulting led by award-winning CEO Dr. Saman Hazany, MD, DABR. We focus on a wide range of medical imaging techniques for neurodegenerative disorders. With unwavering dedication to patient-centered care, our team can provide exceptional clinical insights for clinical trials and medico-legal cases.
Neuroradiology Expertise from the Industry's Best
At Neuro Experts, PC, we take pride in being led by the industry’s best. Dr. Saman Hazany, a Harvard-trained neuroradiologist with over 15 years in the field, is a recognized expert in concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) imaging. His innovative work in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) for TBI cases and his dedication to neuroradiology research and education set Neuro Experts, PC, apart as the go-to center for advanced neuroradiology services.
As a professor of radiology at UCLA and associate professor of radiology at USC, Dr. Hazany has led teaching and research efforts at these world-renowned institutions. He has also served as department chair at Rancho Los Amigos and currently leads Neuro Experts, PC, as founder and CEO. A recognized authority, he regularly offers actionable insights into neuroradiology and brain injury details in clinical, educational, research, and legal contexts while leading the team at Neuro Experts, PC.
Our Mission
At Neuro Experts, PC, our mission is to provide expert neuroradiology care that empowers individuals and professionals with precise and accessible imaging services. We strive to deliver quality images through advanced technology and cutting-edge techniques, improving patient outcomes and supporting medical and legal professionals across California.
We are dedicated to serving medical centers, legal professionals, and, most importantly, patients with unmatched quality and impartial results in interpreting neuroimaging, including Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI). Our goal is to bridge the gap between advanced imaging and legal/clinical needs, ensuring that our patients and clients benefit from the evidence-based, high-quality, and unbiased opinions offered by our spine and brain imaging experts.
Vision
We envision ourselves as a leader in the world of medical-legal consulting and neuroradiology, integrating new-age medical imaging techniques with an unscathed industry reputation and years of expertise. Our vision encompasses a future where our technology and knowledge contribute to timely, accurate, and impactful outcomes in both legal and healthcare spheres. Beyond our expertise in different neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis, spine imaging, brain tumors, traumatic brain and spine injury, and epilepsy, we strive to ensure the information needed to implement justice in an accident, worker’s compensation, criminal, and medical malpractice cases are clearly communicated to the jury, judges, attorneys, and clients.
Core Values
Neuro Experts, PC is nothing without its values, and here are the principles and values we put our faith in
- Precision: Accurate diagnoses should rely on clear, detailed, and expertly interpreted brain images and spine imaging, and we believe in this. This is why every image and report we provide is carefully analyzed to ensure precision.
- Compassion: Whether we are discussing clinical cases or, medico-legal cases, or research issues related to neuroradiology, our core work is a commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice of medicine.
- Integrity: Our team of professionals upholds honesty and transparency, especially when serving as expert witnesses in legal cases. We promise our clients unbiased and accurate opinions with utmost impartiality.
Why Choose Neuro Experts, PC?
At Neuro Experts, PC, we understand that high-quality, specialized imaging can significantly influence outcomes in both medical and legal settings. Here’s why clients trust us with their most critical cases and diagnoses:
- Comprehensive Neuro-Imaging Professional Services
As a trusted spine and brain imaging interpretation center, we are equipped to provide Comprehensive, unbiased, and precise interpretation of a wide range of imaging modalities such as CT, PET, SPECT, MRI, DTI, functional MRI, MR perfusion, and MR spectroscopy, as well as techniques such as volumetric analysis (Neuroquant, Icometrix, etc.). Our board and CAQ-certified California neuroradiologists ensure that neuro-imaging with clinical indications, including brain tumor, spine degenerative change, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic injury, or epilepsy, are interpreted with clarity and diagnostic accuracy.
- Medical Legal Consulting
Our expertise extends beyond clinical imaging interpretation with specialized medical-legal consulting services. Neuro Experts, PC provides California radiologist and neuroradiologist expert witness support for personal injury, accident cases, workplace injury, and medical malpractice. Whether assessing complex brain or spine imaging post-accident or offering expert testimony, we maintain impartiality and evidence-based practice.
- Research Consulting
Neuro Experts, PC is dedicated to advancing neuroradiology through research consulting. We work with research facilities and hospitals to bring forth innovations in imaging for conditions like traumatic brain injury, dementia, epilepsy, and neuro-oncology, including brain and spine tumors.
- Quick Turnaround Time
When you contact us for neuroradiology services, we offer a quick turnaround time, typically less than 24 – 48 hours. We also offer a complimentary initial consultation and an hour-long live (in-person or virtual) lecture on TBI by our expert witness neuroradiologists.
So, if you have any questions or want to schedule a free consultation, call or email us directly!