DAVID B. FREEMAN, Ph.D., ABPN Curriculum Vitae

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1 DAVID B. FREEMAN, Ph.D., ABPN CURRENT ACTIVITES Clinical Director Comprehensive Psychological Services, Inc Balboa Boulevard Van Nuys, California Tel: (818) Fax: (818) Dr. Freeman provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services to the legal community (plaintiff, defense attorneys and judges), Workers Compensation program, the insurance industry and individual patients. Present activities include: Direct psychological and neuropsychological evaluation of selected civil cases, Qualified Medical Examinations (QME) and Agreed Medical Evaluations (AME) with specialty in the areas of psychological disorders associated with work place stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, Assessment of Malingering, Toxic & Organic Solvent Exposure, Mold Exposure, Dementia, Competency Assessment of the Older Adult, Fitness for Duty, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other medical conditions with suspected brain injuries (e.g., Hypoxia). Cognitive-Behavioral psychological treatment of patient s with a variety of mental and neurocognitive disorders.

2 Page 2 of 8 EDUCATION Undergraduate: B.A. Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz, Graduate School: Ph.D., Clinical/School Psychology, Hofstra University, Post-Doctoral Fellowship Department of Neuropsychology, NPI, UCLA TRAINING AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Comprehensive Psychological Services Present. Clinical Director. Barrington Psychiatric Center. Director, Department of Neuropsyhology Provided comprehensive QME, AME and IME psychological and neuropsychological assessment services to the Workers Compensation program and the medical-legal community. Post-doctoral Fellowship. UCLA, Neuropsychiatric Institute. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of adults, adolescents and children with a full spectrum of neurobehavioral disorders: traumatic brain injuries, stroke, toxic and organic solvent exposures, anoxia, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and psychiatric illnesses Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Division of Psychology & Neuropsychology. Staff Neuropsychologist. Co-coordinator of Outpatient Brain Injury Unit. Assessment of neurologic, orthopedic and traumatic brain injuries. Consultation to the Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Supervision of pre-doctoral interns from California School of Professional Psychology Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Director of Neuropsychology. Responsibilities include coordination of neuropsychological assessment laboratory for the evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of neurologic, orthopedic and traumatic brain injuries. Multidisciplinary treatment team approach with Physiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech rehabilitation and social services Private Practice Provided psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment to geriatric residents in long-term care settings Beverly Healthcare, Inc.. Executive Director of a 151-bed skilled nursing facility. Developed a 30-bed secured Dementia Unit within the skilled nursing facility. Hired and trained clinical staff to manage unit and coordinate services

3 Page 3 of 8 STATE LICENSURE California Licensed Psychologist. PSY11420 Qualified Medical Examiner. IMC. # BOARD CERTIFICATION Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology. American Board of Professional Neuropsychology ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Medical Center ASSOCIATIONS American Psychological Association (APA) International Neuropsychological Society (INS) APA Division 40: Clinical Neuropsychology National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) PUBLICATIONS Wygant, et al. CAN 2009-Examinations of MMPI2 Validity Scales in Civil Forensic Settings Wygant, et al. PA 2010-RBS Validation Study Wygant, D. B., Sellbom, M., Ben-Porath, Y.S., Stafford, K.P., Freeman, D.B., & Heilbronner, R.L., & Gervais, R.O. (2010). Further Validation of the MMPI-2 and MMPI-2 RF Response Bias Scale: Findings from Disibility and Criminal Forensic Settings. Psychological Assessment, 22 (4), Wygant, D. B., Sellbom, M., Ben-Porath, Y.S., Stafford, K.P., Freeman, D.B., & Heilbronner, R.L. (2007). The relationship between Symptom Validity Testing and MMPI-2 Scores as a function of Forensic Evaluation Context. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 22, Wygant D.B., Ben-Porath Y.S., Arbisi P.A., Berry D.T., Freeman, D.B., Heilbronner, R.L. Utility of the MMPI-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) Validity Scales in Medico- Legal Settings. Law and Human Behavior (Manuscrpit Submitted for publication)

4 Page 4 of 8 Freeman, D. B. (2005). The Global Assessment of Functioniong Scale (GAF) in Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability. CWCE : California Workers Compensation Educator, 22, 6, Freeman, D.B. (2000). Mild Truamatic Brain Injury and Persistent Postconcussive Syndrome. CWCE : California Workers Compensation Educator, 17 (7), Freeman, D.B. (2000). Assessment of Malingering and Deception in Psychiatric Disorders. The Journal of Care Management, 6 (2), Freeman, D.B. (2000). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and the Injured Worker, Part I. The Case Manager, 11 (3), Freeman, D.B. (2000). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and the Injured Worker, Part II. The Case Manager, 11 (4), Enabling Freedom. Designing Special Care Units for Persons with Dementia, Third Edition. Beverly Healthcare, Served on 17 person Dementia task force which developed a state-of-the-art model for designing Specialized Dementia Care Units. Freeman, D.B Wrote and Produced a 38-minute professional video: How to Have a Meaningful Visit with your Loved One at a Nursing Facility. Received a Must See endorsement at the 1998 American Society on Aging Film Festival. Freidenberg, D. L., Freeman, D.B., Huber, S. J., Van Gorp W.G., Perry, J., Fisher, A. and Cummings J.L. (1989). Post-poliomyelitis syndrome: Assessment of behavioral features. Neuropsychiatry, Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology, 2. Freeman, D.B., Tanaka-Matsumi, J., Dill, C. (1989). Laboratory Investigation Examining the Interpersonal Behavior and Communication of Marital Partners with a Depressed Spouse. Presented at the 23rd Annual Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Convention, Washington DC. Hinkin, C., Cummings, J.L., Van Gorp, W.G., Matrushina, M., Freeman, D.B. (1989). Frontal/subcortical features of normal aging: An empirical analysis. Canadian Journal of Aging. Hinkin, C., Freeman, D.B., Satz, P., Weisman J.D., Rothman, P.J., Scarsella, A., & Buckingham, S. (1990). Depressed vs. Non-depressed mood and its effect on neuropsychological test performance among HIV-1 seropositive individuals. Neurological and neuropsychological complications of HIV infection. Monterey, California. Hinkin, C. H., Van Gorp, W.G., Cummings, J.L., Mitrushina, M., Satz, P., Freeman, D.B. (1990). HIV-1 encephalopathy and normal aging: Pattern of neuropsychological test performance. Neurological and neuropsychological complications of HIV infection. Monterey, CA.

5 Page 5 of 8 Van Gorp, W., Mandelkern, M., Gee, M., Evans, G., Flynn F., Freeman, D., Paz, D., Dixon, W., Stern C., Ropchan, J.and Blahd, W. (1990). Pet and Neuropsychologic Correlates of AIDS. Presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine 37th Annual Meeting. Washington Convention Center. Washington, DC. Van Gorp, W., Freeman, D.B., Evans, G., Rosenbaum, J., George, L., Hamilton, J., et al. (1989). The incidence of a Marker for Cholinergic dysfunction in AIDS/ARC. Presented at the Fifth International Conference on AIDS, Montreal, Canada. Leuchter, A., Newton, T.F., Van Gorp, W., Miller, E., Weiner, H., Freeman, D.B., Evans, G., Satz, P., (1989). Early Detection of HIV effects on brain function. Presented at the 142nd Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Convention, San Fransisco, California. PRESENTATIONS Freeman, D.B., Rondeau, C. Sones, D. Presented to the annual meeting of the California Workers Compensation Defense Attorneys Association (CWCDAA). Anaheim, CA. (2010). The GAF and Deposing the AME Psych Expert. Freeman, D. B (October 2008). Presented to the California Workers Comp Forum. Deposing the Doctor. Panel Included (Defense Attorneys: Saul Alweiss, Carl Jacobs, Bernie Sobelsohn; Applicant Attorneys: Adam Dombchik; Charles Rondeau, Scott Ford; Physicians: David Freeman, Ph.D., Mark Hyman, M.D., Jeff Berman, M.D.) Freeman, D.B. (October 2008). Presented to the Central Coast CAAA. Deposing the AME Psych Expert. Freeman, D.B. (May 2008). Presented to Santa Barbara County Counsel. The GAF and Deposing the AME Psych Expert. Freeman, D.B. (January 2008). City of Los Angeles, Workers Compensation Division. Deposing the Psychiatric AME Expert. Los Angeles, CA. Freeman, D.B. (October 2007). Presented to the California Workers Comp Forum. The Evaluation of Malingering and Embellishment in Neuropsychological Assessment. Freeman, D.B. (October 2007). Presented to UCLA School of Law/CAAA Educational Program. Substantial evidence reports in psychiatric and neuropsychological claims. Freeman, D.B. (September 2007). Los Angeles County Counsel. Deposing the Psychiatric AME Expert. Los Angeles, CA.

6 Page 6 of 8 Freeman, D.B., Preston, T. Presented to the annual meeting of the California Society Industrial Medicine and Surgery (CSIMS). San Diego, CA (July 2007). The GAF and malingering and assessment in psychological and neuropsychological claims. Freeman, D.B., Rondeau, C. Sones, D. Presented to the annual meeting of the California Workers Compensation Defense Attorneys Association (CWCDAA). Rancho Mirage, CA. (May 2007). Deposing the AME Psych Expert. Freeman, D.B., Hyman, M.H, Larsen, J.M., Silver, D.S. Recognizing the Whole Person and the Whole Person Impairment. Rondeau, C.R. (Moderator). California Applicants Attorney Assoication (Mid-term Session). (September 2006). Freeman, D.B., (April 2006). The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Presented to Orange County Bar Association. Freeman, D.B., (March 2006). Presented to California Self-Insured Association. The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Freeman, D.B. (March 2006). Presented to Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Department of Psychiatry. The Assessment of Somatoform Disorders and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Freeman, D.B., (March 2006). Presented to Workers Compensation Forum (Riverside). The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Freeman, D.B., (February 2006). Presented to Long Beach Applicant Attorneys Association. The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Freeman, D.B., (February 2006). Presented to Southern California Applicant Attorneys Assocaition (SCAAA). The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Freeman, D.B. (December 2005). Presented to Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Department of Psychiatry. The Evaluation of Malingering and Embellishment in Neuropsychological Assessment. Freeman, D.B. (June 2005). Presented at the semi-annual meeting of the California Applicant Attorney Assocaition (CAAA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation.

7 Page 7 of 8 Freeman, D.B. (May 2005). Presented to the annual meeting of the California Workers Compensation Defense Attorneys Association (CWCDAA). Las Vegas, Neveda. The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Freeman, D.B. (April 2005). Presented to the Los Angeles and Valley Applicant Attorneys Association (LAVAAA). Sherman Oaks, California. The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Freeman, D.B. (March 2005). Presented to the San Fernando Bar Association. Encino, California. The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Schedule For Rating Permanent Psychiatric Disability in Workers Compensation. Freeman, D.B. (February 2005). Presented to Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Department of Psychiatry. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and the Postconcussive Syndrome. Freeman, D.B. (December 2004). Presented to Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Department of Psychiatry. The Evaluation of Malingering and Embellishment in Neuropsychological Assessment. Freeman, D.B. (April 2004). Presented to the Insurance Educational Assocation. Advanced Claims Techniques. The Psychological Assessment of Patients in Medico-Legal Settings.. Freeman, D.B. (February 2004). Presented to the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Health Care (Annual Meeting), Lakewood, CA. Malingering and Embellishment in Worker s Compensation Psychiatric Claims. Freeman, D.B. (November 2001). Presented to the Insurance Education Association. The Anatomy of a Neuropsychological Evalaution. Freeman, D.B. (March, 2001). Presented to Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Department of Psychiatry. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Persistent Post-Concussive Disorder. Freeman, D.B. (March 2001). Presented to the Insurance Educational Association. From Medicine to Psychology. Approaches to patients with multiple psychological problems. Freeman, D.B. (September, 1999). Presented to Southern California Self-Insured Association and Orange County Workers Compensation Forum. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Persistent Post-Concussive Disorder. Freeman, D.B. (February, 1998). Presented to Beverly Health & Rehabilitation, Inc., Los Angeles Group. Managing the Front Line Crisis in Assisted Living and Long Term Care. Techniques to increase job satisfaction and decrease turnover in the workplace.

8 Page 8 of 8 Freeman, D.B. (September, 1997). Presented to Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Professionals and lay seniors. Differentiating Between Normal Aging & Alzheimer s Disease. Freeman, D.B. (June, 1997). Presented to California Association of Health Care Facilities (CAHF), San Fernando, Chapter. Managing the Front Line Crisis in Assisted Living and Long Term Care. Freeman, D.B. (August, 1997). Presented to Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Hospital, Canoga Park. Professionals in the community serving the elderly. Assessment and Management of the Demented Resident. Freeman, D.B. (April, 1997). Presented to Alzheimer s Association, Riverside Chapter. CA. Management of the Demented Resident: Strategies and Suggestions. Freeman, D.B. (June, 1995). Regency Healthcare Services. Healthcare professionals. Assessment and Management of Clinical Depression in the Elderly. Freeman, D.B. (April, 1993). Neuropsychological Assessment and Treatment: An Overview. Grand Rounds. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, CA. Freeman, D.B. (April, 1992). Neurobehavioral Syndromes and the Left Hemisphere. Psychosocial Grand Rounds. Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Division of Psychology and Neuropsychology. L.A., California. Freeman, D.B. (September, 1991). Consciousness, Awareness and Memory. Psychosocial Grand Rounds. Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Division of Psychology and Neuropsychology. Los Angeles, California. Freeman, D.B.(1990, March). Disorders of Verbal Output. Presentation to the Department of Neuropsychology, WLA Veteran's Administration Hospital, Brentwood Division, Los Angeles, California. Freeman, D.B. (1990, January). The Neuropsychological Assessment Process. Presentation to the Department of Neuropsychology, WLA Veteran's Administration Hospital, Brentwood Division, Los Angeles, California. Freeman, D.B. (1989, June). Head Trauma: Neuropsychological Sequelae. Presentation to the Department of Neuropsychology, WLA Veteran's Administration Hospital, Brentwood Division, Los Angeles, California. Freeman, D.B., (1989, March). The Dementia Syndrome of Depression. Presentation to the Department of Neuropsychology, Neuropsychiatric Institute, UCLA.