Discover what could shift the outcome of your case.
Too often, the medical record is taken at face value. But what's documented isn't always what really happened.
At MD Experts, we dig deeper—beyond the chart—to uncover what was altered, delayed, or never documented at all.
- 1Did someone modify the chart after the patient coded?
- 2Were entries made hours after the event?
- 3How many times was the chart accessed before anything was documented on the record?
Specialized Systemic Neurology Expertise
Neurology medical malpractice claims involve misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of conditions like stroke and carotid stenosis, as well as errors in treatment or surgical procedures. Specifically, failure to diagnose a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke, and failure to assess for carotid artery stenosis are frequent areas of concern.
Additionally, errors in spinal pathology, cerebrovascular disease, intracranial tumors, and neuropathy cases can also lead to malpractice claims.
Our Medical Expert Team
Board-certified professionals with extensive courtroom experience and deep understanding of legal requirements for medical testimony.
Steven Zielinski, MD
Neurosurgeon
- A highly skilled and experienced neurosurgeon specializing in back and neck surgery
- In 2020, became the first in the U.S. to perform a new 360 polymer "metal-free" lumbar fusion
- Top-ranked surgeon in his field by Money Magazine in 2003
- Serves as an Active Medical Board reviewer for Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Quality of Care
Kayur Patel, MD
Healthcare Administrator | Systemic Error Specialist
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT EXPERT
- Keynote speaker on Systemic Errors
- Author of But It's Rare: Hardwiring Patient Safety
- Author of Anatomy of Systemic Errors
- Past Vice President of Quality for TeamHealth
- Past Regional Medical Director of Emergency Departments
- Past Chief Medical Officer of both hospitals and large private practices
Jessica Shaffer, RN
EHR Audit Trail Analyst
- Emergency room nurse and expert in medical audit trails
- Uniquely trained in dissecting the anatomy of electronic health records (EHRs)
- Identifies hidden data such as timestamps, access logs, altered entries, and post-event modifications
- Helps reveal facts that can strengthen a defense or build a winning plaintiff’s case
Why MD Experts?
- Board-certified Neurosurgeons
- Specialized stroke analysis
- Deep understanding of spinal pathology
- Comprehensive record review
- Systemic error identification
- Clear testimony for judge and jury
Get a Clear Medical Perspective
Neurology cases are complex. Let our experts clarify the clinical facts for you.