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Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D. ABN, FACPN

Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist

Oakland, CA40 years+ years experience
Forensic Neuropsychology and Psychological Injury Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D. ABN, FACPN is a Clinical Neuropsychology expert specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. With a career encompassing chronic pain, anxiety, stress-related disorders, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries, he brings a nuanced understanding of neuropsychological impacts to litigation work. His work centers on investigating symptom validity, assessing neuropsychological functioning, and evaluating the presence of malingering in complex cases.

Mr. Francis has been retained in extensive expert witness and consulting engagements across California and Nevada, involving personal injury, workers' compensation, and forensic neuropsychology cases. His Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, along with his Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist designation by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving traumatic brain injuries and psychological disorders.

Work Experience

Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D. ABN, FACPN, has over 37 years of experience in psychology and neuropsychology. He has been self-employed in private psychological and neuropsychological practice in Oakland, CA since 2008 and has held various roles, including Neuropsychologist at Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital and Consultant at Kaiser Permanente Department of Pediatrics.

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Dr. Stephen E. Francis specializes in forensic neuropsychological evaluations and expert witness testimony.

Best Use Cases

  • 1forensic evaluations in legal cases
  • 2expert testimony in neuropsychological assessments
  • 3psychological assessments for chronic pain management

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Education

  • Post-doctoral Certificate in Neuropsychology

    Fielding Graduate University · 2019

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

    California Institute of Integral Studies · 1999

  • Master of Arts in Psychology

    The University of the Pacific · 1990

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

    University of Oregon · 1982

Licenses

  • Licensed PsychologistCalifornia Board of Psychology (California)
  • PsychologistNevada Board of Psychological Examiners (Nevada)
  • Qualified Medical EvaluatorDWC (California)
  • Licensed PsychologistCalifornia (CA)
  • PsychologistNevada (NV)
  • Qualified Medical EvaluatorDWC
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