Specialty: Neurology, Epilepsy, Neurophysiology
Expertise: Stroke, TBI, Electroencephalography
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 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.
Specialty: Neurology and Neuroscience
Expertise: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Management, Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders, Clinical Neurophysiology, and NIH-funded Neurological Research.
When the stakes are high and neurological claims are challenged, you need expertise that stands up to scrutiny and communicates with clarity. At Neuro Experts, PC, we deliver comprehensive forensic neurological assessments for medico-legal consultancy, including expert opinions, medical evaluations, and neurology expert witness services.
Our team, comprised of highly experienced neuroradiology and neuroscience experts, delivers credible, defensible expert testimony that judges and juries can understand. Our specialists apply neurological science within a forensic context by evaluating neurologic conditions, assessing neuropsychiatric symptoms, and interpreting their legal significance. We specialize in forensic neuropsychology, neuropsychological assessment, psychological testing, and cognitive evaluation for legal matters, providing expert insights into how brain function influences behavior, decision-making, and legal capacities.
You need forensic neurological services when a case requires objective, medically grounded answers about injury, causation, or functional impact. Without expert interpretation, neurologic findings can be misread or undervalued, weakening the clarity and strength of your legal position. We help attorneys and courts understand complex clinical findings and connect them directly to the legal issues that matter.
Our forensic neurology services apply to a wide range of cases that require neurological or psychological evaluation. They become essential when a case involves questions about brain or nervous system function, medical causation, or the interpretation of neurologic evidence. This includes family law matters, capacity assessments, wills and trusts, disability determinations, injury-related claims, and issues involving criminal liability.
We provide forensic neurology services to attorneys (plaintiff and defense), insurance carriers, courts, employers, and individuals seeking objective, medically grounded evaluations. Our assessments offer critical medical insight across:
We perform detailed neurological exams to assess reflexes, gait, and motor function and identify any neurological pathology. This helps distinguish genuine medical conditions from subjective symptom reports. Our findings help resolve civil and insurance disputes by confirming/ excluding underlying neurological disorders.
We carefully re-evaluate diagnostic data, such as MRI, CT, EEG, and EMG studies, to verify whether the original diagnosis was accurate. This helps identify pre-existing neurological or neurodegenerative conditions that might resemble new injuries. Our analysis ensures that conclusions about the cause of symptoms are scientifically supported.
We review medical malpractice and negligence cases to determine whether proper neurological care was provided. This includes identifying potential “failure to diagnose” issues, such as missed strokes or tumors. Our consultations help attorneys understand the medical facts and assess the strengths and weaknesses of each case.
We determine whether a specific event caused the neurological condition by analyzing timing, symptoms, and diagnostic findings. Our causation analysis evaluates all medically plausible explanations, and in court, we present clear, defensible opinions that help judges and juries understand how the injury most likely occurred.
We evaluate cases involving toxic exposures, repetitive stress, or spinal cord injuries to determine Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and disability ratings based on AMA guidelines. Our reports clarify how workplace events affected neurological health, work capacity, and long-term medical needs.
We also provide Fitness for Duty evaluations for safety-sensitive roles, such as pilots; Testamentary Capacity assessments for older adults; and Life Expectancy Reports for catastrophic injury cases. These services help courts and attorneys plan for long-term care needs and determine appropriate damages.
At Neuro Experts, PC, we offer a full suite of services designed to support a wide range of medico-legal needs. Each specialty can be used on its own or combined for a more complete evaluation.
We begin with Forensic Neurology, which is available as a standalone service. Our neurologists evaluate neurological conditions, establish medical causation, and provide clinical findings that support legal cases. Many clients rely solely on this service when their case requires focused neurologic expertise.
As part of this service, we conduct thorough physical examinations of the nervous system and integrate advanced neurodiagnostic evidence to support each case. Our experts translate these clinical findings into clear, precise, and defensible opinions that meet legal requirements.
When a broader evaluation is needed, our Neuroradiologists add depth by identifying and documenting neurological findings through advanced MRI and CT analysis.
From there, our Forensic Neuropsychologists can further assess the functional impact and demonstrate how neurological changes influence cognition, emotional functioning, and overall capacity. This multidisciplinary approach provides attorneys with a complete evidentiary chain, from objective neurological findings to the functional consequences that matter most in litigation.
Choosing the right neurology expert witness can determine the strength and credibility of your case. At Neuro Experts, PC, we offer a level of specialization, clinical rigor, and forensic clarity that few practices can match. Our neurologists bring deep expertise and advanced medical qualifications to every case. Each expert is board-certified in neurology and has completed fellowship training in specialized subspecialties, ensuring your case is supported by authoritative medical insight.
We prioritize communication as much as clinical accuracy. This ability to simplify technical information without compromising scientific integrity is one reason attorneys repeatedly rely on our testimony. We also understand the pace and pressure of litigation. Our team offers reliable availability for evaluations, depositions, and trial testimony, and we adhere strictly to legal deadlines and reporting requirements.
With Neuro Experts, PC, you receive expert testimony you can trust and neurological evaluations backed by uncompromising clinical and forensic standards.
Our forensic neurology experts are here to support you with clear, reliable witness testimony.
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Our evaluations go far beyond a standard clinical visit. We conduct a comprehensive investigation to establish facts. This includes:
We utilize a rigorous three-step reasoning process:
While a treating physician focuses on patient welfare, our primary duty in a forensic context is to the truth. We provide objective, educational opinions to the judge and jury. We report findings based on evidence, regardless of whether the outcome favors the evaluee, ensuring the highest level of ethical integrity and credibility in court.
Yes. Providing courtroom testimony as a neurologist expert witness is a crucial component of our services. We are experienced in:
While anyone seeking a neurological assessment may request a forensic evaluation, these evaluations are most often arranged by attorneys, insurance representatives, human resources professionals, or other parties involved in legal, occupational, or administrative proceedings.