Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D. ABN, FACPN
Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist
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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.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
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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View full reportEducation
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