Marcel O. Pontón, PhD
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Professional Summary
Marcel O. Pontón, PhD is a forensic neuropsychology expert specializing in traumatic brain injury and psychological trauma assessment. With a career spanning neuropsychological assessment, brain injury rehabilitation, and Spanish-speaking patient evaluation, he brings a culturally informed framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating neuropsychological impacts, assessing cognitive impairments, and evaluating whether malingering is present in personal injury cases.
Dr. Pontón has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern California, involving cases of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and psychological trauma. His Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, along with his licenses as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Qualified Medical Evaluator, 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 neuropsychological injuries and disorders.
Work Experience
Persona Neurobehavior Group — CEO and Clinical Director | 1999–Present Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Spanish-Speaking Neuropsychology Clinic | 2011–Present Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Co-Director, Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic | 2011–Present Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Director, Neuropsychology Itinerant Clinic | 1996–2011 Private Practice — Clinical Neuropsychologist | 1991–1999 Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/University of California, Los Angeles — Senior Research Associate | 1992 Los Angeles Neuropsychology Group — Clinical Neuropsychologist | 1990–1992 Psychological Assistant to Charles J. Furst, Ph.D., ABPP | 1990–1991 Psychological Assistant to Samuel L. Mayhugh, Ph.D. | 1986–1990 Research Assistant to H. Newton Malony, Ph.D. | 1985–1986
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Marcel O. Pontón is a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessments and treatments for brain injuries and related disorders.
Best Use Cases
- 1forensic neuropsychology assessments
- 2neuropsychological evaluations for personal injury cases
- 3clinical supervision in neuropsychology training programs
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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Fuller Graduate School of Psychology · 1989
M.A. in Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary · 1988
B.A. in Psychology
Wheaton College · 1983
Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA)
- Qualified Medical Evaluator