Sam Horton

Dr. Sam Horton is a highly credentialed and experienced neurologist, making him an excellent choice as an expert witness in cases involving neurological impairments or complex medical conditions. With over 17 years of clinical experience, Dr. Horton is board-certified in neurology and specializes in neuromuscular disorders, sleep medicine, electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/EEG), headache disorders, movement disorders, and concussion management.

Dr. Horton's educational background is impressive, having earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the Indiana University School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Indiana University, Bloomington. He further solidified his expertise through a Neurophysiology Fellowship focused on EMG and a Neurology Residency, both completed at the renowned Indiana University School of Medicine.

In his professional career, Dr. Horton has demonstrated excellence in patient care and leadership, recognized as an Optum Physician Partner in 2021. He currently practices at American Health Network, part of Optum, where he provides comprehensive outpatient neurological care and serves on the NextGen Governance Committee, optimizing electronic health record (EHR) systems. Dr. Horton has also held the position of Sleep Lab Medical Director, overseeing sleep labs in Lafayette and Carmel, Indiana.

With extensive medicolegal experience, Dr. Horton has performed over 300 compensation and pension evaluations for veterans, providing expert assessments of neurological injuries and disabilities. He is a Certified Medicolegal Evaluator with the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators (IAIME) and has been active in medicolegal evaluations since 2017. Known for his precise, evidence-based evaluations, Dr. Horton is an experienced and reliable expert witness, making him an excellent choice for attorneys seeking a credible and knowledgeable neurological expert.