TBI Associates Of Oklahoma

TBI Associates Of Oklahoma We are a traumatic brain injury clinic serving auto injury and accident patients.

Join us to learn more about the advantages of making TBI Associates your first choice for TBI evaluation, treatment, doc...
04/07/2026

Join us to learn more about the advantages of making TBI Associates your first choice for TBI evaluation, treatment, documentation, medicolegal reporting and expert witness. If you are unable to make it in person, please contact us to meet Dr. Sebesto by zoom. Call Alaina at 405/400-0771.

Today, on National Doctors' Day, we recognize two exceptional leaders advancing the standard of care for traumatic brain...
03/30/2026

Today, on National Doctors' Day, we recognize two exceptional leaders advancing the standard of care for traumatic brain injury across Oklahoma and beyond—Dr. Sebesto, Neurologist, and Dr. Doran, Neuropsychologist.

Their work represents what modern TBI evaluation and treatment should look like: precise, evidence-based, and deeply patient-centered.

In the complex world of brain injury, where symptoms are often invisible and misunderstood, their combined expertise in neurology and neuropsychology brings clarity to diagnosis, direction to treatment, and credibility to every case they touch.

Beyond clinical care, their impact extends into the medicolegal space—where accuracy matters just as much as advocacy. Through detailed evaluations, comprehensive reporting, and clear communication, they serve as trusted expert witnesses in personal injury cases. Whether providing pretrial depositions or in-court testimony, their ability to translate complex brain function into understandable, defensible findings helps ensure that patients are properly represented and understood.

This level of expertise doesn’t just elevate outcomes—it raises the standard for how traumatic brain injuries are evaluated nationwide.

Today, we celebrate not only their dedication to patient care, but their commitment to advancing the field, educating others, and standing at the intersection of medicine and justice.

Thank you, Dr. Sebesto and Dr. Doran, for the difference you make every day.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month is an important reminder that not all injuries are visible—especially after...
03/23/2026

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month is an important reminder that not all injuries are visible—especially after a car accident. While cuts, bruises, and broken bones are easy to recognize, brain injuries are often overlooked, misunderstood, or delayed in their presentation.

After a collision, the brain can experience rapid acceleration and deceleration, causing it to shift inside the skull. This can lead to concussions or more complex brain injuries, even when there is no direct impact to the head. Many patients initially feel “fine,” only to develop symptoms hours or days later.
Common signs of TBI include headaches, memory issues, brain fog, irritability, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms can interfere with work, relationships, and daily life—sometimes long after the accident.

One of the challenges with TBI is that standard imaging, like MRIs or CT scans, may appear normal. This does not mean the injury isn’t real. Diagnosis often depends on clinical evaluation, symptom tracking, and specialized testing.

During TBI Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize the seriousness of these injuries and seek care early. Prompt evaluation and consistent treatment can significantly improve recovery outcomes. If you’ve been in a car accident and notice changes in how you think, feel, or function, don’t ignore it. Brain injuries are complex—but with the right care and attention, recovery is possible. Call us at 405/400-0771

03/16/2026

If you've been injured in a car accident, it is most important that you speak with a personal injury attorney who understands the traumatic brain injury healing process. It's not unusual for TBI symptoms to get worse in the first few months, before getting better. Your attorney can help protect your ability to seek medical attention to get you the care you need to recover. Your attorney can request us to perform a full records review, act as an expert witness, or develop a treatment plan to get you back to your best quality of life. Call us today to learn more! 405/400-0771

Why Do Many Car Accident Victims Fail to Recognize They Have Sustained a Brain Injury? After a car accident, most indivi...
03/11/2026

Why Do Many Car Accident Victims Fail to Recognize They Have Sustained a Brain Injury? After a car accident, most individuals tend to focus on visible injuries, such as neck pain, back pain, and broken bones. However, one of the most common injuries is also the easiest to overlook: a traumatic brain injury.

Many patients do not directly hit their head. The rapid acceleration and deceleration during a crash can cause the brain to move inside the skull, resulting in a concussion or mild TBI. Symptoms often manifest hours or even days later, including headaches, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, irritability or emotional changes, dizziness or balance problems, and sleep disturbances. Because these symptoms can seem subtle at first, people frequently delay seeking medical evaluation. This delay can make recovery more challenging. Early assessment after a motor vehicle accident enables physicians to identify neurological symptoms, guide recovery, and help prevent long-term complications.

If something feels “off” after an accident, it is worth getting evaluated. Your brain health is too important to ignore. Connect with Oklahoma's TBI expert for a fast appointment and assessment with a board-certified neurologist. Call 405/400-0771.

As a neurologist who evaluates traumatic brain injuries after auto and trucking collisions, I’m often asked by personal ...
03/03/2026

As a neurologist who evaluates traumatic brain injuries after auto and trucking collisions, I’m often asked by personal injury attorneys: “If the MRI is normal, does that mean there’s no brain injury?”

The short answer is no.
Most mild to moderate TBIs — including concussions — do not show structural damage on a standard MRI. That’s because a concussion is typically a functional injury, not a structural one. The changes that patients feel after a brain injury are more These changes affect how the brain works — not necessarily what it looks like on imaging. A normal MRI does not rule out:
• Cognitive slowing
• Memory deficits
• Word-finding difficulty
• Headaches
• Irritability or mood changes
• Sleep disturbance
• Sensory sensitivity
• Executive dysfunction

Diagnosis of TBI is primarily clinical — based on:
• Mechanism of injury
• Loss or alteration of consciousness
• Post-traumatic amnesia
• Symptom pattern
• Neurological examination
• Neuropsychological testing when indicated
Imaging is important when we suspect bleeding, structural injury, or more severe trauma. But in many personal injury cases, the absence of MRI findings is used incorrectly to minimize a legitimate brain injury. For attorneys litigating these cases, it’s critical to understand: Brain injuries are often invisible on routine scans — but very visible in a patient’s daily functioning.

Proper neurological evaluation and documentation matter far more than imaging alone. If you’re handling a case involving cognitive or post-concussive symptoms, make sure the medical workup reflects the science — not just the scan. Give us a call so your patient can have a complete neurological evaluation with an expert. 405/400-0771

02/23/2026

What Your Attorney Needs to Know About a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Car Accident: As physicians who treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) after auto collisions, we see one consistent issue in litigation: brain injuries are often misunderstood because they are invisible. Attorneys handling these cases need more than a diagnosis. They need clarity, documentation, and functional impact. Here’s what matters most:
1️⃣ Specific Symptoms — Not Just “Concussion.”
Headaches, cognitive slowing, word-finding difficulty, irritability, sleep disturbance, light sensitivity, and emotional regulation changes must be clearly documented and consistently reported.
2️⃣ Timeline of Onset.
Symptoms may be immediate or delayed due to adrenaline masking and inflammatory response. Gaps in reporting must be explained medically.
3️⃣ Functional Change.
How has the injury affected work performance, multitasking, decision-making, parenting, or interpersonal relationships? Functional loss is often more compelling than imaging.
4️⃣ Objective Testing.
Neurological exams, neuropsychological testing, vestibular evaluation, EEG (when indicated), and imaging strengthen credibility.
5️⃣ Pre-Injury Baseline.
Transparency regarding prior mental health history, prior concussions, or cognitive issues protects the case and avoids surprises during defense review.
6️⃣ Treatment Compliance.
Consistent follow-up and adherence to therapy demonstrate seriousness of injury.
7️⃣ Personality & Behavioral Shifts.
Increased irritability, apathy, withdrawal, or emotional volatility are common in TBI and often misunderstood. The strongest brain injury cases clearly demonstrate “before and after.”

When medical documentation is thorough, objective, and neurologically sound, it becomes far more difficult for insurers to minimize the injury. A TBI is complex — but with proper evaluation and documentation, the clinical truth becomes clear. If you’re litigating a brain injury case and need clarity on medical findings or independent evaluation, collaboration between treating physicians and counsel is essential.
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What makes a strong expert witness in a traumatic brain injury case? In TBI litigation, credibility on the stand matter...
02/09/2026

What makes a strong expert witness in a traumatic brain injury case? In TBI litigation, credibility on the stand matters as much as credentials on paper. A strong brain injury expert doesn’t rely on jargon or assumptions. When questioned, they can calmly explain how the injury occurred, why the mechanism of trauma matters, and what the objective findings show — even when imaging appears “normal.”

For example, when asked on the stand, “Doctor, if the MRI is normal, how can this patient have a brain injury?” a credible TBI expert explains the difference between structural imaging and functional injury. They walk the jury through acceleration-deceleration forces, neuronal shearing, and how clinical findings, neurocognitive testing, and symptom consistency support diagnosis — without exaggeration or advocacy.

The best TBI experts stay within their lane. They explain causation clearly, acknowledge limitations honestly, and connect medical facts to functional impairment in everyday terms a jury can understand. Clarity, restraint, and consistency are what make expert testimony persuasive — and defensible. Trust TBI Associates to bring together the testing, evaluation and expert testimony to help you and your patient cross the finishline. Call us today at 405/400-0771 to talk or to schedule one of our services.

One of the biggest misconceptions about TBI is that it’s only serious if someone was “knocked out.” In reality, many tra...
02/02/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about TBI is that it’s only serious if someone was “knocked out.” In reality, many traumatic brain injuries occur without loss of consciousness—and they are often the most overlooked.
A TBI can quietly affect memory, concentration, mood, sleep, reaction time, and emotional regulation. Patients may feel “off,” struggle at work, or notice changes in relationships long before anything shows up on basic imaging. When these symptoms go unrecognized or undocumented, people are often told they’ll “just need time,” even as their quality of life declines. The most important thing to understand is this: TBIs are medical injuries, not character flaws or stress reactions.

Difficulty focusing, irritability, fatigue, or slowed thinking are not signs of weakness—they are signs of brain dysfunction that deserves proper evaluation.
Early, specialized assessment matters. The brain heals differently than bones or muscles, and missed injuries can lead to prolonged symptoms, incomplete recovery, or long-term impairment. Objective testing, careful clinical correlation, and expert oversight are critical to understanding the true impact of the injury and guiding appropriate care.

Whether you’re a patient, employer, or attorney, recognizing a TBI early changes outcomes. It protects recovery, clarifies expectations, and ensures people get the support they need—not just to heal, but to function fully again. Protect your health with a call to Oklahoma's personal injury expert - TBI Associates: 405/400-0771
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01/26/2026

After a car accident, patients should watch closely for symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory problems, nausea, vision changes, or unusual fatigue—even if they seem mild at first. These signs can indicate underlying brain injury from whiplash. Seek medical care as soon as possible from a provider experienced in accident-related injuries. Early evaluation, proper imaging or neurologic testing, and clear documentation are critical for guiding treatment, preventing long-term complications, and ensuring your injuries are fully understood and addressed. If you have questions, give TBI Associates a call at 405/400-0771

When it comes to TBI diagnostic, there are options - and important distinctions to consider depending on how you plan to...
01/19/2026

When it comes to TBI diagnostic, there are options - and important distinctions to consider depending on how you plan to use the diagnostic information. For instance, both EEG and qEEG measure brain activity, but they differ in how the data is analyzed and used.

EEG is:
• Accepted in hospitals and emergency settings
• Recognized by insurance carriers
• Defensible in court
• Included in standard neurologic guidelines

qEEG, by contrast:
• Is often labeled “adjunctive” or “investigational”
• Is frequently not reimbursed
• Is challenged in legal and disability contexts

In high-stakes cases (neurology, injury, litigation), EEG carries far more weight and provides the kind of data that supports treatment decision based on the patient's own norms.
EEG = “What is happening right now for the patient?”
qEEG = “How does this compare to normal?”

When reporting and documentation matter most, trust the board-certified neurology experts at TBI Associates. (405)400-0771.

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