A clinical and industrial audiology specialist, this expert focuses on the diagnosis and evaluation of hearing impairment and vestibular disorders. The audiology expert witness has more than 40 years of professional experience in clinical, industrial, and forensic audiology, with specialized expertise in hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus, hyperacusis, and central auditory processing disorders. For more than 20 years, the expert has provided audiology expert witness services including consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony in matters involving auditory injury, occupational noise exposure, and audio-vestibular complications associated with head and neck trauma. Work also addresses regulatory and workplace issues involving hearing conservation programs, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration hearing conservation standards.

His clinical work includes diagnostic evaluation and treatment of hearing and balance disorders, including tinnitus management, hyperacusis evaluation, auditory processing assessments, and site-of-lesion diagnostic testing using electrophysiological and audio-vestibular techniques. Additional expertise involves industrial and occupational hearing conservation, including noise exposure analysis, sound level measurements, and development of workplace hearing conservation programs in industries involving heavy equipment operations, energy production, and industrial environments. Experience also includes evaluation of hearing impairment and auditory disorders in workers’ compensation matters, disability assessments related to noise exposure and head trauma, and clinical management involving hearing aids, cochlear implant coordination, and auditory rehabilitation services. The expert holds a Doctor of Audiology, a Master of Arts in Hearing Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Speech Pathology, with professional credentials including Board Certification in Audiology and Fellow status in a professional audiology organization.