Baker Act Expert Witnesses

Substance Abuse, Mental Health - Addiction treatment center, substance abuse, addiction, suicide, family law, ASAM criteria, alcoholism, PTSD, DUI, marchman act, medical malpractice, baker act, wrongful death

John Puls is a licensed psychotherapist, master's certified addiction professional, and qualified expert witness located in Florida. Mr. Puls specializes in substance abuse, mental health, addictions treatment centers, and mental health facilities. Mr. Puls has experience working in various levels of care in substance abuse treatment facilities and mental health crisis stabilization units. Additionally, Mr. Puls has created new programming within addiction treatment facilities that model the best practice and standard of care. Mr. Puls has served as an expert witness for marchman act cases for both the respondent and the petitioner in the state of Florida. Furthermore, Mr. Puls is well versed in ASAM (American Society for Addiction Medicine) criteria for determining levels of care in addiction treatment centers. ASAM is considered best practice when determining appropriateness for admission and discharge to specific levels of care in addiction treatment facilities. Mr. Puls ha...

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Medical Malpractice, Child Abuse, Substance Abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, Inpatient Psychiatry, Baker Act, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety

My name is Dr. Naren Vellanki. I am currently working as an inpatient psychiatrist at Orlando Health in Orlando, FL. I treat both children and adults who are admitted to the psychiatric unit either on a baker act or on a voluntary basis. I provide diagnosis and treatment for patients including psychotropic medications for patients suffering from a variety of conditions including Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Educational background: I obtained my bachelor’s degree in finance at the Ohio State University in 2011. I completed my masters degree in biomedical science and doctor of medicine degree (M.D) at University of Toledo in 2012 and 2016 respectively. I completed my residency and fellowship in general psychiatry and pediatric psychiatry at University of Louisville in 2019 and 2021 respectively. I have over eight years of experience as a psychiatrist. I am double board certified in general psychiatry and child & adolescen...