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
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.
"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."