Expert Evaluations, CME's & IME's in Tampa
Neurology & Physical Therapy Centers of Tampa Bay
.At Neurology & Physical Therapy Centers of Tampa Bay, we provide comprehensive independent neurological and psychological evaluations. Our team specializes in Expert Evaluations, Compulsory Medical Examinationss (CME), and Independent Medical Examinationss (IME) with a focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, and post‑traumatic conditions. We specialize in auto insurance, premises liability, disability, and Florida workers’ compensation evaluations.
Expert Evaluations
Our Expert Evaluations provide comprehensive assessments as detailed below:
1.Neurological Expert Evaluations
Our comprehensive Expert Neurological Evaluations may include:
- Complete review of medical records
- Detailed review of imaging and films (MRI, CT scans)
- Expert neurological evaluation
- Neurodiagnostic testing such as NCV, EMG, and EEG
- Expert audiological and vestibular testing
2. Psychological Expert Evaluations
Our comprehensive Expert Psychological Evaluations may include:
- Review of all mental health and records
- Re-scoring of raw psychological data
- In-depth clinical interview
- Psychological testing
- Neuropsychological testing
3. TBI/Concussion Expert Evaluations
A crucial part of our TBI/Concussion Expert Evaluation, which involves a multi-faceted approach to accurately diagnose and document the complex effects of mild TBI/concussion. These may include:
- Review of all medical records (pre-injury and post-injury), including imaging
- Comprehensive neurological evaluation by board-certified neurologist Rosanna Garner, M.D. or Kimberly Tobon, D.O.
- Cognitive screening (memory, attention, executive function)
- Neuropsychological testing
- Digital EEG (Electroencephalography)
- VNG testing (Video Nystagmography) for vestibular and eye movement function
- Vestibular and audiological testing (VEMP, ABR, OAE, Tympanometry, Comprehensive Audiometry)
Compulsory Medical Exams (CME)
The Neurology and Physical Therapy Centers of Tampa Bay offers the following CME services:
1. Neurological CME
Our Neurology CME may include:
- Complete review of medical records
- Detailed review of imaging and films (MRI, CT scans)
- Comprehensive neurological examination
2. Psychological CME
Our Psychological CME may include:
- Review of mental health and medical records
- Re-scoring of raw psychological data
- In-depth clinical interview
- Psychological testing
- Neuropsychological testing
3.TBI/Concussion-Specific CME
Our TBI/Concussion CME provides a structured evaluation to determine the presence and impact of mild TBI/concussion. These may include:
- Review of medical records and imaging
- Comprehensive neurological examination
- Cognitive screening
- Neuropsychological testing
- Digital EEG
- VNG testing – evaluates vestibular and oculomotor function through saccade, gaze, and positional assessments
- Vestibular and audiological testing
Independent Medical Examinations
We provide a range of IME services in Tampa, including:
1. Neurological IME's
Our Neurology IME may include:
- Complete review of medical records
- Detailed review of imaging and films (MRI, CT scans)
- Comprehensive neurological examination
2. Psychological IME's
The Psychological IME may include:
- Review of all mental health and medical records
- Re-scoring of raw psychological data
- In-depth clinical interview
- Psychological testing
- Neuropsychological testing
3.TBI/Concussion-Specific IME
Our TBI/Concussion IME provides an independent, multi-faceted evaluation to assess mild TBI/concussion. These may include:
- Review of medical records and imaging
- Comprehensive neurological examination
- Cognitive screening
- Neuropsychological testing
- Digital EEG
- VNG testing – measures eye movement control and vestibular responses often affected in concussion
- Vestibular and audiological testing
Schedule an Evaluation or Records Review
To meet the needs of our clients, we offer expert testing and examinations in person at our Tampa clinic, via secure telehealth, or on-site when travel is required. Whether you're seeking an IME, CME, or expert opinion, our team provides flexible options.
To ensure the fastest and most accurate review, please include:
To ensure the fastest and most accurate review, please include:
- All relevant medical records, both printed and digital
- Imaging studies (preferably on CD or flash drive)
- A clear statement of purpose for the IME, CME, or expert evaluation or review
- Preferred format (in-person at our Tampa clinic, telehealth, or travel-based evaluation)