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`SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
`COUNTY OF NASSAU
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`CHRISTOPHER J. SWEENEY AND EILEEN SWEENEY,
`Plaintiffs,
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`Index No.:601683/2017
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`REPORT OF PHYSICAL
`EXAMINATION WITH
`CURRICULUM VITAE
`ANNEXED
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`JUDGE ASSIGNED:
`Jack Libert
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`v.
`NORMAN GERING AND ALICE GERING,
`Defendants.
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`S I R S:
` Defendants, Norman Gering and Alice Gering, by their
`attorneys PEREZ & CARIELLO, hereby serve the attached copy of
`the Report of Physical Examination of Christopher J. Sweeney,
`prepared by Richard Lechtenberg, M.D., pursuant to CPLR §§
`3101(d)(1) and 3121(b) and 22 NYCRR Section 202.17.
`Defendants herein plan to call Richard Lechtenberg, M.D.,
`as an expert witness at the time of trial. Richard Lechtenberg,
`M.D.’s curriculum vitae is attached hereto and made a part of
`this expert witness exchange.
`The subject matter about which he will testify includes,
`but is not limited to, the subjects discussed in the doctor’s
`reports, plaintiff’s alleged injuries and conditions, the extent
`and duration of plaintiff’s alleged injuries, the diagnosis,
`treatment and prognosis of the plaintiff’s alleged injuries, the
`physical examination of the plaintiff, all medical reports and
`records exchanged by the plaintiff, all medical reports obtained
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`through authorizations or supplied by the plaintiff, or by
`subpoena, all testimony and evidence introduced into evidence
`during the course of the trial.
`The expert will also testify as to the plaintiff’s need for
`continued treatment and his opinion of the various tests and
`diagnostic films and the results thereof, conducted on the
`plaintiff.
`The basis for the expert’s testimony will be the relevant
`medical records, plaintiff’s deposition and trial testimony, x-
`ray and MRI films, medical records, reports and films admitted
`into evidence at trial and all relevant evidence admitted into
`evidence, plaintiff’s age, gender, statements, interviews,
`graphs, tests, studies and the experts own professional
`expertise and experience as well as commenting on theories
`raised by plaintiff’s experts during trial.
`The foregoing represents defendants’ best judgment as to
`the sum and substance of the expert’s proposed testimony.
`Defendants reserve the right to supplement this disclosure
`pursuant to CPLR § 3101(d)(1)(I) and further advise the
`plaintiff that the testimony of the defendants’ expert may vary
`to some degree from the summary set forth herein, or other
`contingencies not yet apparent to defendants and counsel.
`Defendants reserve the right to supplement this report
`should further information become available.
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`DATED: Uniondale, New York
` February 28, 2019
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`Yours, etc.,
`Perez & Cariello
`Attorneys for Defendant
`Norman Gering
`Office and Post Office Address
`333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
`P.O. Box 9372
`Uniondale, New York 11553-3644
`(516) 745-8310
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`By:
`__________________________
`David Christie
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`TO:
`Duffy & Duffy, PLLC
`Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
`Christopher J. Sweeney and Eileen Sweeney
`1370 RXR Plaza
`West Tower, 13th Floor
`Uniondale, New York 11556
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`RICHARD LECHTENBERG, M.D.
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`Neurology
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`Diplomate of the American
`Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
`Fax.718-246-2566
`Tel.718-625-2004
`NYS License: 123335
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`100 Atlantic Avenue
`Brooklyn, New York 11201
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`January 14, 2019
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`Perez & Cariello
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`Attention: David Christie
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`PO Box 9372
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`333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Ste 800
`Uniondale, NY 11553
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`Re: Christopher Sweeney
`File #: 1126042601
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`Date of Loss: 5/14/16
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`ID #: 256649
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`To Whom It May Concern:
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`As per your request, I performed an independent neurologic examination on Christopher
`Sweeney on January 10, 2019.
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`History:
`This 55 year old man reports that he was injured on 5114116. He slipped on steps and fell
`backwards. He reported injuries to his neck. lower back and left shoulder. X-rays of his
`cervical spine and thoracic spine from 5126116 did not reveal any fractures.
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`He received physical therapy. He has had trigger point injections into his neck. He had
`cervical median nerve branch blocks performed by Dr. Edward Ruben. He had epidural
`steroid injections performed by Dr. Ruben. He had arthroscopic surgery on his left
`shoulder on 1/10/17 performed by Dr. Stephen O’Brien at the Hospital for Special
`Surgery.
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`Review of Medical Records:
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`Records provided included the following:
`Workers’ Compensation Forms MG-2
`Workers’ Compensation Forms MG—2.1
`Workers’ Compensation Forms C-4
`Workers’ Compensation Forms C-2
`Verified Bill of Particulars — Index No. 60168312017
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`Report from Frank P. Carnmisa, JR, MD, FACS from 01/15/2018
`Report from Advanced Neurological Care, PC from 01/04/2017
`Report from P. Leo Varriale, MD, FAAOS, ABOS from 12/15/2017
`Report of CT of the Cervical Spine Non Contrast from Zwanger Pesiri Radiology from
`12/27/2017 — Impression: Moderate central canal stenosis at C4-5 with compression of
`exiting C5 nerve roots. Moderate central canal stenosis at C5-6 with compression ofexiting
`C6 nerve roots. Mild central canal stenosis at C6-7 with compression of exiting C7 nerve
`roots.
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`Report of X-Ray of the Cervical Spine from Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology from 12/27/2017
`Reports from Henry G. Purslow, PT, PC from 06/03/2016
`09/26/2017
`Report of Operation from Edward Rubin, MD, PC from 08/ 16/2017 — Procedure: Left C3-
`4 Median Branch Nerve Block under fluoroscopic guidance Surgeon: Edward Rubin, MD
`Reports from Edward Rubin, MD, PC from 02/28/2017 - 06/20/2017
`Report of MRI-3T of the Cervical Spine without contrast from Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
`from 06/03/2016
`Impression: Moderate Multilevel degenerative changes. No cord
`compression at any cervical level. Significant bilateral neural foraminal C6-7.
`Report of Operation from Edward Rubin, MD, PC from 06/02/2017 — Procedure: C5/6
`Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection under fluoroscopic guidance
`Report from Stephen J. O’Brien, MD, MBA from 12/19/2016 — 08/10/2017
`Report of Operation from The Hospital for Special Surgery from 01/ 10/2017 — Procedure:
`Examination under anesthesia, arthroscopy, biceps transfer, subacromial decompression,
`bicipital tunnel decompression. Surgeon: Stephen O’Brien, MD
`Report of MRI of the Left Shoulder from Medical Arts Radiology from 07/18/2016
`Report of Trigger Point Injections from Enrico S. Mango, MD, PC from 04/24/2017,
`05/08/2017 and 06/01/2017
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`Reports from Costa Physical Therapy from 06/28/2016 - 04/18/2017
`Report from Hospital for Special Surgery from 12/ 19/2016
`01/10/2017
`Reports from Shafi Wani, MD, PC fiom 06/ 14/2016 — 06/23/2016
`Report ofNerve Conduction Studies and EMG from Shafi Wani, MD, PC from 06/21/2016
`Report of MRI-3T of the Cervical Spine from Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology from 02/04/2016
`— Impression: Moderate multilevel degenerative changes. No cord compression at any
`level. Neuroforaminal Stenosis, left worse than right, at the C4-5, C5-6 and C6—7
`Report from All Island Pain Consultants from 02/12/2015
`Report from Nassau Anesthesia Associates, PC from 06/02/2017
`Reports from Farmingdale Physical Therapy West from 05/25/2017 - 05/24/2018
`Report of X-Ray of the Lumbar Spine from Zwanger—Pesiri Radiology from 05/16/2013
`Report from Alonso V. Correa, MD from 08/05/2002
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`Past Medical History:
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`He did not report any prior accidents, injuries, or relevant illnesses. The medical records
`indicate that he had neck pain prior to the incident dating back at least to 2015. He has
`hyperlipidemia and gout, as well as type 2 diabetes mellitus. He had surgery for a pilonidal
`cyst in 1984.
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`The Verified Bill of Particulars indicates that he was working as a police officer and was
`incapacitated from approximately one week after the accident until 6a’30f17 when he
`retired.
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`Present Complaints:
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`Currently, he is receiving physical therapy one to two times a week. He still complains of
`pain in his neck, lower back and left shoulder. He has numbness in digits 1 & 2 of the left
`hand. His grip is poor, and he has difficulty lifting objects. He has obstructive sleep apnea
`and has to sleep on his right side because of discomfort sleeping on his left side. He wears
`a wrist guard on his left wrist at night. He has diabetes and takes metformin. He takes
`ibuprofen for pain.
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`Physical Examination:
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`On examination, I found the following:
`
`He stands 6’ tall, weighs 240 pounds and is right—handed. He was accompanied by
`Kwesi Aaron of the plaintiff law firm. My assistant, Stephany Best, was present for the
`examination. The claimant provided a photo ID as proof of his identity.
`
`Cognitive and Affective Signs:
`Mentation was normal. He was a consistent historian and was able to follow 3 stage
`commands. There was no dysarthria or aphasia. Orientation was intact to person, place,
`and time. Affect was appropriate. He had no delusions or hallucinations during the
`examination.
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`0n Cranial Nerve Testing:
`
`11- The fundi were normal. Fields were grossly intact.
`III, IV, VI - Pupils were equal, regular and reactive to light. Extraocular movements were
`full. There was no nystagmus or ocular dysmetria.
`V - Facial sensation was intact. Corneal reflexes were intact.
`
`VII - Facial strength was intact.
`VIII - Hearing was intact.
`IX, X - Gag was normal. Palate movements were normal.
`XI - Shoulder strength was normal.
`XII - Tongue movements were full.
`
`Motor Signs:
`Gait, strength, and tone were normal. There were no apparent muscle spasms. There was
`no obvious atrophy or fasciculations. He was able to stand on his toes and heels. There
`was no limb drift. The forearms measured 31 cm on the right and 29.5 cm on the left.
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`The calves measured 42 cm on the right and 41.5 cm on the left.
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`I assessed the range of motion at the joints indicated by visual observation and
`goniometric measurements. Normal values are based upon the AMA Guides to the
`Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (Fifth edition).
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`Range of motion of the cervical spine was approximately 50 degrees forward flexion (50
`normal), 20 degrees extension (60 normal), 45 degrees lateral flexion (45 normal) and 80
`degrees lateral rotation (80 normal). He voluntarily restricted excursions of the cervical
`spine because of complaints of pain. Incidental movements revealed a largely normal
`range of motion of the cervical spine.
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`Range of motion of the thoracic spine was at least 45 degrees forward flexion (45
`normal), 45 degrees lateral flexion (45 normal), 30 lateral rotation (30 normal) and 0
`degrees extension (0 normal).
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`Range of motion of the lumbar spine was approximately 60 degrees forward flexion (60
`normal), 25 degrees lateral flexion (25 normal) and 15 degrees extension (25 normal). He
`voluntarily restricted excursions of the lumbar spine because of complaints of pain.
`Incidental movements revealed a largely normal range of motion of the lumbar spine.
`
`Range of motion at the shoulders was at least 180 degrees flexion (180 normal), 40
`degrees extension (40 normal), 180 degrees abduction (180 normal), 30 degrees
`adduction (30 normal), 80 degrees internal rotation (80 normal) and 90 degrees external
`rotation (90 degrees normal).
`
`Range of motion of the knees was at least 150 degrees flexion (150 normal) and 0
`degrees extension (0 normal).
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`Range of motion of the anklesr’feet was at least 20 degrees dorsiflexion (20 normal), 30
`degrees inversion (30 normal), 20 degrees eversion (20 normal) and 40 degrees plantar-
`flexion (40 normal).
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`Range of motion of the elbows was at least 150 degrees flexion (150 normal) and 0
`degrees extension (0 normal).
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`Range of motion of the wrists was at least 60 degrees dorsiflexion (60 normal), 60
`degrees palmar flexion (60 normal), 20 degrees radial deviation (20 normal) and 30
`degrees ulnar deviation (30 normal).
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`Range of motion of the hips was at least 100 degrees flexion (100 normal), 30 degrees
`extension (30 normal), 40 degrees abduction (40 normal), 20 degrees adduction (20
`normal), 40 degrees internal rotation (40 normal) and 50 degrees external rotation (50
`normal).
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`Sensory Signs:
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`Cerebellar and Extrapyramidal Signs:
`Coordination was good. He had a slight terminal tremor on finger to nose testing. There
`was no dysmetria. Tandem gait was normal. Rapid alternating movements of the left
`hand were slow. Heel to shin testing was normal.
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`Reflexes:
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`Tendon reflexes were absent at the arms and knees and 0-1-+ at the ankles. Plantar
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`responses were flexor.
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`Diagnosisllmpression:
`Status post cervical and lumbar spine sprains, per history, resolved
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`My impression is that this man had no objective. clinical. neurologic deficits on my
`examination. From a neurologic standpoint he is not disabled and can work at any job for
`which he is qualified. The neurologic prognosis is good.
`
`The Verified Bill of Particulars — Index #601683r'2017 alludes to injuries of the left
`shoulder, cervical spine, left wrist, neck and back. There were no objective, clinical,
`neurologic deficits on my examination substantiating these claims.
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`The report of the MRI of the cervical spine from 6.33M 6 describes disc herniation at €4.35,
`C5r‘6 and C67. There were no objective, clinical, neurologic deficits on my examination
`correlating with these reported findings.
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`The above opinions and conclusions are based upon a reasonable degree of medical
`certainty.
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`I, Dr. Richard Lechtenberg, being a Neurologist duly licensed to practice medicine in the
`State of New York, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Civil Practice Law and
`Rules Section 2106, hereby affirm under the penalties of perjury that the statements
`contained herein are true and accurate.
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`Sincerely,
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` ”4
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`Richard Lechtenberg, MD
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`RICHARD LECHTENEERG, Mi).
`100 Atlantic Avenue, Brookiyn, New York 11201
`Telephone 718—625-2004
`Fax: 718-246—2566
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`Priuoipai Current Aetivitiw: Neurologic consultations, patient care, teaching
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`EDUCATEGN
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`Tufts University
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`BA.
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`Summa Cum Laude
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`Degree
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`Honors
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`School of Liberal Arts
`Medford, MA
`Class of 1969
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`Phi Beta Kappa
`Anna Q. Churchill Biology Prize
`Carmichael Scholarship
`Award in Phygiology
`Society of Sigma Xi (research honor)
`
`Society of Scholars
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`Tufts Medicai School
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`Ml).
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`Alpha Omega Mpha
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`Boston, MA
`Class of 1973
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`Postgraduate Training
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`The Nemological Instinlfe of New York,
`Columbia~Presbyterian Meéical
`Center
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`Residency in Neurology
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`Now York, NY 19?4-1977
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`Mount Sinai Hospital
`New York, NY, 1973—1974
`Board Eenification
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`Intemship in Medicine
`
`American Board of Psychiafiy and Neuroiogy
`Certification in Neurology
`Certificate number 18629 Novembor,
`1 97 8
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`Licensing
`
`# 123335 « March, 1975-: Active
`NY State Medical License
`# 56306
`- Juno, 199E - Acfi‘ve
`NJ State Medical License
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`California State Medical Liosnse # 6075964 - February, 1993— Inactive
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`HOSPITAL EXFERIENCE
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`Medical. School
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`Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
`Boston Floating Hospital for Children, Boston, MA
`Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA
`St. Eiizaboth'o Hospital, Brookline, MA
`Boston Veteran‘s Administration Hospital, Boston, MA
`Rhoda 1313116. Lying—E31 Hospital, Provideoco, RI
`Royal Free Hospital, Gray‘s {on Road, London, England
`Royal Victoxia Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
`Montreal General Hospitak, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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`Internshiy
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`Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY; Ehnhurst Hospital, Queens
`
`Rooidonoy
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`The Neurotogical Institute ofNew York, NY; Columbia Presbyterian
`Hospital, New York, NY
`Harlem Hospital Medical Center, New York, NY
`Postgmduato Affiiiations
`University Hospital of SUNY, Brooklyn, NY
`Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
`Long Island College. Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
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`CLENICAL POSITIONS
`
`Clinicai Assistant Professor
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`Attending Neurotogist
`
`Clinical Professor ofNourosoioooes
`
`Doparonont of Neurology
`State University of New York
`Downstato Medical Center
`Brooklyn, NY
`2011 w present
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`The Long isiand Cottage Hospital Brooklyn,
`Brooklyn, New York
`1984 —prosont
`
`University of Medicine and. Dontistry of
`New .161sz School of Medicine Newark,
`New Sersoy
`1 991 - ‘1 996
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`Associate Professor of
`Ctiszioal Neurology
`
`Dopartmont of Neurology
`Stat: Umvorsity of New York Health Science Center
`Brooklyn, New York
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`Acting Chairman efNeurology-
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`Chief of Neurology
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`Assietant Professor ofNeumlogy
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`Instructor in Neuroiegy
`
`Department of Neuroiogy
`The Long Island Cofiege Hespital
`Brooklyn, New York
`1 988~ 1990
`
`Division ofNeuroiogy - Neuroscience Department
`The Long Island College Hospital
`Brooklyn, New Yerk
`1985- 1988
`
`Department of Neurology
`SUNY — Heaith Science Center Brooklyn,
`New Yer};
`
`1978— 1983
`
`Department of Neumlogy SUNY —
`Health Science Center Breoklyn, New York:
`1 977— 1 97 3
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`PHARMACEUTICAL MUSTRY i’OSITIONS
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`Executive Director, Clinical Research
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`CoCensys, Inc. Irvine, Califomia 1995— 1996
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`Director of meessional Sendces
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`Beriex Laboratories
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`'
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`A Division of Schering, AG.
`Richmond, California 1992- .1995
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`Director, Central Nervous
`System Clinical Research
`and Development
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`Beriex Laboratories
`A fiivision of Schering, A. G.
`Wayne, New Jersey 1999-1992
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`Plfiledelphia, Lea aed Febiger, 1994, 410 pages.
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`Lechtenberg R: Multigle Sclerosis Fast Book? Second Editionmf’hiladelphla, FA. Davis, 1995,
`235 pages
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`Lechtenbexg R: Neurology PreTest mo SelfiAssmsmem glide-fright} Bdition._New York,
`McGtaw-Hill, 1998, 24-4 pages.
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`Lechtenberg R, Schutta HS (eds): Neurology Practice Guidelines._New York, Marcel Dekker,
`1998, 522 pages.
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`Lechtenberg, R: Egilegsy and The Family. A New Guide._Cambridge, Harvard University Press,
`1999, 264 pages.
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`Abstracts:
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`Lechtenberg R9 Gilman S: Speech disorders in cerebellar disease. Trans Am Neurol Assoc
`102:14, 19?? (Platform).
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`Lechtenberg R. Gilman S: Localization of fianction in the cerebellum. Neurology 28:3 76, I978
`(Plelfomi).
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`Selfiff J, Imlltenberg R, Craeeo R: Gaze-evoked reflex epilepsy. Electroencephel Clin
`Neurophysiel 5456?, 1982 (Platform).
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`‘ Leohtenherg R, Almer L: Group treetnent for the spouses of individuals with epilepsy. Fifteenth
`international. Epilepsy Symposium, Washington DC, 1983 (Poster)-
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`Leohteoberg R, Werner TM: Prospective study ofseizure-risk management of alcoholics during
`inpatient detozdfioetion. Internaiional Symposium on Alcohol and Seizures, Washington, DC, 1988
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`Warner TM, Lechtenberg, R: Effect of gender and illicit drug use on neurologio fleeing?)
`in alcoholics. Meoholism Clin Exp Res 13:154, 1989 (Poster).
`Werner, TM, Leohtenberg R; Seizure activity during detoxification in alcoholics abusing
`cocaine or heroin. Moohoiism Clin Exp Res 13:349, 1989 (Poster).
`Leehteoberg R, Werner TM: Analysis of EEG baokgxoimd rhyfluns in chronic alcoholics during
`detoxification. American Society of Addiction Medicine 2131‘ Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ,
`1990 (Platform).
`Womer TM, Leohtenberg R: Driving responses to photio Stimulation in chronic alcoholics during
`detoxification. Aicohoiism: Clio. Expo; Res 1990; 144353 (Poster).
`Werner TM, Leehtenberg R: Serum vitamin B 12 and mean alpha frequencies as markers ofsevere
`alcoholic fiver disease. AMERSANational Conference, Rookvilie, MD, November, 1990
`(Platform).
`Leohieoberg R, Blonchfield C: Sexual history ofthe cerebellum. Neurology 41 (Suppl 1):334,
`1991 (Platfomi).
`Jerot IS, Mmdell M, Zesiewficz TA, Ware J, Vileeus A, Lipitz M. Ioohtenberg R: Ciinioal
`predictors of CT abnomafity after acute head trauma, J Neoroimaging 1991; 1:56 (Platform).
`Xerox IS, Lipitz M, Viloeus A, Ware II, Zesiewicz T, Mendel} M, Leohxenberg R:
`Neuropsyohologioel impairment after blunt head trauma. Congress ofNeurological
`Surgeons, Oriando, FL, October, 1991 (Poster)
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`lechtenberg R, Won‘ier TM: Seime incidence enhancement with immasing alcohol intake - an
`effect independent ofalcohol withdrawal mduced seizure activity. AnnNY Acad Sci 1992; 654;
`474—476.
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`Womer TM, Lechtenberg R: Comparison of evoked potentials between. men and women admitted
`for alcohol detoxification. Ann NY Acad Sci 1992; 654: 534636
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`Leehtenberg R: The case agaiost ataxia. Neurology 1993 :43gA376. (Poster)
`Leehtenberg R, Lee DA, Villeneuve N, Dolao O, Deneel MB, Monaghan EP: hiitiel human
`experience with gamxolooe, a neuroaotive steroio with antiepileptio activity. J Clin Pharmacol
`1996361858. (Poster)
`81mm L, Nakamura L, Powell M, Lanphear KM, Leohtenbexg R, Wifimhoose ME:
`Phermaooidoefics of ACEA 1021 in healthy volunteers. J C‘iin Pharmaool 1§96;362360, (Poster)
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`Abstracts: (confirmed)
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`Monaghan EP, Dense} MB, Lechtenberg R; Gender difierences in sensitivity to ganaxolone, e,
`neuroaefive steroid under investigation as an anfiepileptic drug. Amefican Epilepsy Society,
`December, 1996, San Franeisco (Poster)
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`Lechtenherg R Villooouve N, Monaghan EP, Eensei MB, Rey 13, Dulac: 0; An open-label, dose-
`esoalatiou study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ganaxolone in the Remnant of refiactory
`epilePSy in pediatric patients. American Epilepsy Society, December, 1996, San. Francisco
`(Plafiorm)
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`Albers GW, Clark WM, Atkinson RP, Madden K, Barbut D, Lechmnbcrg R, Whitehouse MI:
`Dose escalation study of The WA antagonist ACEA 1021 in acute ischemic stroke. 22nd
`International Joint Conference on Stroke and Cerebral Cimtdation, February, 1997, Allaheim, CA
`(Platfonn)
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`PUBLICATIONS (confinued)
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`Articles:
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`Leohtenberg R; Acoustic response of the B cell in Noemid moths. J Insect Physiol 17:2395—2408,
`1 971 .
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`Leohtenberg R, Vaida GA: Schjstosomiasis of the spinal cord. Neurology (IN/Ihmeap) 27:55-59,
`1 9?7.
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`Leehtenberg R, Gilman S: Speech disorders in cerebellar disease. AImNeuroI 3285-290, 1978‘
`
`Leehtenberg R, Siema W, Pfingle GE Shuoart WA, Butt KW: Listeria monocfiogenes brain
`abscess or meningoence§halifis. Neurology 28:86- 90, 1979.
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`Lechtenberg R, Ferretti C: Ataisfia M1121 aniridia of Gillespie: A case report Neurology (NY) 31:95—
`97, 1981.
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`Leehtenberg R, Almer L: Psychologic adaptation of children to epilepsy in a parent, Epilepsia 25
`(924045, 1934.
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`Lechtenberg R, Shulman A: Benzodiazepines ii} the imminent offinnims. I. Laxyngol 01-01, 98
`(suppl 90:27 1-276, 1984.
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`Lechtenberg R, Shulman A: The neurologic implications oftinnitus. Arch Newfol 41 (7)371 8-721,
`1934.
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`Rosen NL, Lechtenberg R, Wisniewski K, Pullarkat R, Bennett HS: Adrenoleukomyeloueumpmhy
`with onset in early childhomi. Ann Neurol l7 (3)31 1-312, 1985.
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`Lechtenberg R: Nousurgical treaiment of low back pain in MB. Camins and RE O’Leary {eds},
`The Lumbar SpineLNew York, Raven Press, 1987, pp 393 «4300.
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`Articles (continued)
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`Lechtenberg R: Ataxia anti other cerebellar syndromes in I. fanicovic, E. Tolosa (eds): Parkinson’s
`Bis-egg: and Movoment Disordexs9NUrban and Schwamnberg, Baltimore, MD, 1988, pp 3656 76.
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`kchtcnbcrg R: Neorologic emergencies in_R. Stiilrnan (ed), Slum Diggosis and Therapy,
`Appleton—Lango, Norwalk, VA, 1989, pp 467-472.
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`Lechtenberg R, Warner, TM; Seizure risk with recurrent alcohol detoxification. Arch 'Neurol
`1990;47:535638.
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`Lechtcnborg R: AIDS in the brain. 111mm J7 A3333 STD 1990;1:311~317.
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`Lechten’berg R, Warner TM: Relative kindling effect of detoxification and nondetoxification
`admissions in aisohoiics. Alcohol and Alcoholism 1991;26:221-225.
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`Womcr TM, Lechtonborg R: Efi‘oct of gender on neurologic findings in alcoholics. J Addictive
`Dis 1991;10(3):3S-48.
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`Jansom RS, Kaplmi 333, Khabbaz RF, Hammond R, Lechtenberg R, Lairmora R, Chiasson M,
`Wang A, Roberts B, McKendali RR, Rosenblum M, Brew B, Farmyo J, Howley DJ, et a}:
`HTLV- l-associated myeiopathyhopicai spastic paraparesis in the Unified States. Neurology
`1991;41:1355~1357.
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`Womor TM, Lechtonberg R: Semm Vitmrfin B 12 and mean alpha frequencies as markers of severe
`alcohoiic liver disease. Substance abuse 1991;12:156-162.
`
`Lechtenberg R, Womer TM: Total ethanol consumption as a rials: factor in occurrence of seizures
`in alcoholic individuais. ACTA Neurologica Scandimvica 1992;85:90-94.
`
`Leohtenbcrg R, Werner TM: Seizure incidence enhancemont with increasing alcohol intake. Ann
`NY Acmi Sci 1992; 654: 474477.
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`Warner TM, Lechienberg R: Comparison of evoked potentiais between men and women admitted
`for alcohol detoxificaiion. Ann NY Acad Sci 1992; 654: 534537.
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`Leohteaherg R, Shah S: Corvicai myoiopathy and root syndromes in MB. {35mins aoci RF.
`O'Leazy (eds), The Cervical Sgine,_Baifimore, NH), Williams and Willow, 1992, pp. 23-3 4.
`
`Lechtenbetcg R: Thought and mood disorders: A namiogic perspective. Compxehensive Therapy
`1992;18:11-16.
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`Lechtenberg R, Blanchflcid CA: History in R. Lochtenberg (ed): Handbook of Cerebellar Diseases,
`New York, Marcel Dekker, 1993, pp. 3~1 1.
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`Lechtenbcrg R: Signs and symptoms of cerebellar disease in R, Lechtenberg (ed):
`Handbook of Cerebellar DiscasesLNsW York, Marcel Dekker, 1993, pp. 3143.
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`Leohtenborg R: Embryogenesis of the: cereboilum in R. Lochtcnberg (eci): Handbook of
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`RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
`1968-1971
`Nemephysiologic studies under the direction ofDr. Kenneth D. Roedex at Tufts
`University in Massachusetts. These studies examined the acoustic system of
`moths and involved single cell recordings, evoked potential studies, and neuronal
`mteraotion monitoring. They demonstrated inhibition of spontaneous nemonal
`activity in the noctuid moth car by high frequency sound pulses. The sound pulses
`were tailored to infitate ”oat. hunting cries. The inhibition of neuronal activity
`coincided with arrested flight activity in. free flying moths exposed to bat cries.
`Studies on enhancement of copper handling by the live: at The Royal Free
`Hospital - Gray's Inn Road, London, England. Phenobarbital was used to mdoce
`hepatic enzymes essential for copper elimination in rats. Rats loaded with capper
`were used as a model ofWilson's disease. The advantages ofphenobarbital were
`being studied because ceruloplasmin was poorly tolerated by many ofthe patients
`with hepatolenticolar degeneration who were followed at the Royal Free Hospital.
`"file study was conducted in the liver research unit headed by Dr‘ Sheila Sherlock.
`
`1972
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`1976
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`1977»19’?8
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`1979
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`1980-1983
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`Clinical studies on the evolution ofneurologic problems in schistosomicsis ofthe
`spinal cord at the Nemologicai Institute ofNew York, Columbia—Presbyterian
`Medical Center, New York City. Autopsy and spinal cord biopsy material from
`Puerto Ricao immigrants hafected with S. mansoni was analyzed to establish more
`fully the clinical course and pathologie features of spiral cord SChlStOSOinlaSiS.
`Clinicopathological analysis ofthe efiects offocal cerebellar lesions in humans.
`Radiologic, biopsy, and autopsy findings on patients with focal cerebellar damage
`were correlated with clinical signs and symptoms. Much ofthe infomation on
`localization ofnem'ologic function in the cerebellum was published in Disorders of
`The Cerebellumjl‘his work was performed at the Columoia-sPresbyterian Medical
`Center in New York in association with Dr. Sid Gilman.
`
`Clinical studies of neurologic complications in renal 123315131311: patients at SUNY -
`Health Science Center at Brooklyn. Focal neurologic problems developing in
`immunosuppresscd patients were analyzed. The specimm ofpro‘oiems included
`brain abscesses from Listeria monocytogenes. The course and consequences of
`management were docmnented.
`Prospective analysis offamily dynamics in fennlies ofindividual