LisaMAveryMD(She/Her)

Addiction Medicine, Epilepsy, Neurophysiology, Neurodegenerative

Expert witness and legal testimony specializing in traumatic brain injury, including NFL cases and capital defense sentencing mitigation. The first physician in Florida to prescribe medicinal cannabis and for nearly a year, the only neurologist qualified to order cannabis for Floridians.

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Office
34921 US Highway 19 N
Ste 100
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Phone+1 727-220-5474

Summary

Dr. Lisa Avery is a neurologist in Palm Harbor, FL. She received her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. She specializes in general neurology, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and expert testimony for medical-legal matters; and experienced in electromyography, addiction medicine, and treatment with medical cannabis.

Education & Training

Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2001 - 2003
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2000 - 2001
University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1998 - 1999
Saba University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
OH State Medical License 2001 - 2003
VA State Medical License 1999 - 2001
AAMUAMUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia)
Florida Board of MedicineQualified Cannabis Physician
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)In office treatment of opioid addiction with buprenorphine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Ohio State University Medical School, 2003

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

81 citations
Visual Mechanisms of Spatial Disorientation in Alzheimer's Disease
Hope L. O'Brien, Sheldon J. Tetewsky, Lisa M. Avery, Laura A. Cushman, Walter Makous
Cerebral Cortex. 2001-11-01

Press Mentions

Leading Florida Neurologist Dr. Lisa Avery Proposes a “Stop-Gap” Solution to COVID-19December 12th, 2020
Medical Marijuana Store to Open This Month in TampaAugust 9th, 2016
GyroStim Spinning Chair May Help Concussion Recovery; No FDA Approval YetJune 1st, 2013