MEDICAL MALPRACTICE - PERSONAL INJURY
Child Neurology Expert Witness
Dr. Woodruff is a well-trained and skilled expert who will enhance your case and help lead it toward the right resolution. He is thoughtful; easy to work with; responsive; and stays up to date on all the latest medical literature. I have retained his services on more than one occasion and will continue to do so in the future.
Dr Brian Woodruff, MD
1011 San Lucia Dr SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(734) 347-6579
dr.woodruff@gmail.com
Medical Expertise. Legal Clarity.
I am a board-certified pediatric neurologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 15 years serving as a medical expert witness. I specialize in translating complex neurologic conditions into clear, accurate, and compelling testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel.
As a full-time practicing neurologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois, I remain deeply engaged in patient care, academic teaching, and medical-legal analysis. My practice spans the full range of pediatric neurologic conditions, including:
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Neonatal seizures and epilepsy syndromes
- Cerebral palsy
- Birth and perinatal brain injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Genetic and neurodevelopmental disorders
What Sets Me Apart
- Board-Certified Pediatric Neurologist with 20+ years of clinical experience
- Extensive Legal Experience — 200+ depositions and 25+ trials nationwide
- Experienced in Both Plaintiff and Defense Reviews
- Academic Expertise — Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois
- Expert Educator — skilled in teaching medical concepts to attorneys, judges, and juries
- Clear, Defensible Opinions — grounded in evidence-based medicine and clinical judgment
Dr Brian Woodruff, MD
1011 San Lucia Dr SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(734) 347-6579
dr.woodruff@gmail.com
Teaching is Central to Expert Testimony
As an academic physician, I teach medical students and residents. That same teaching mindset is essential to expert witness work. Whether I’m reviewing medical records, writing a report, or testifying in court, my goal is the same: to make the medicine understandable.
Effective expert testimony isn’t just about having the right credentials — it’s about clearly explaining complex neurological concepts so that attorneys understand the medicine and juries can make informed decisions. I take pride in bringing clarity to the courtroom.
Trusted Medical Expertise. Clear Legal Insight.
I provide thorough, impartial, and well-reasoned opinions on cases involving brain injury, developmental disability, seizure disorders, and other complex pediatric neurologic conditions. My reports are detailed, evidence-based, and written to withstand scrutiny. I take full ownership of the neurologic elements of each case and provide opinions that are clear, well-reasoned, and effectively communicated to legal decision-makers.