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Anxiety Expert Witnesses

Anxiety expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on anxiety. The anxiety expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Employment, Family Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, General Practice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Music & Entertainment, Neurology, Neurophysiology, and Neuropsychology.

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Arizona

Neurology, Neurophysiology - anxiety, Ataxia, brain tumor, cerebral palsy, coma, Concussion, dementia, demyelinating disease (CIDP GBS MS), depression, encephalopathy/encephalitis, epilepsy, headaches, hydrocephalus, intracranial hypertension, meningitis, Myopathy, neuropathy, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, traumatic brain injury

Board certified in Canada & USA in neurology, neurophysiology, electroencephalography. BSc (neuroscience & psychology) and MSc (pharmacology and toxicology) - University of Toronto; MD (University of Western Ontario; Residency (Int Med/Neurology) - University of British Columbia; Epilepsy Fellowship (2 yr) - Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Served as Epilepsy Program Director > 20 yrs. Author of several publications, chapters, invited reviews. Member of several organizations - American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium, Neurocritical Care Society, Society for Neuro-Oncology. Director, Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy Research Consortium. > 20 years experience as expert witness/consultant including depositions. Chart reviews and narrative reports are thorough and provided in a timely fashion. NB - Please send initial ...

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Leslie Dobson, BS, MS, MA, PsyD

Forensic Psychologist, monetary damage assessment

Dr. Leslie Dobson

Huntington Beach, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Damage assessment, mental health, trauma, therapy, prognosis, diagnosis, evaluation, personality cognitive testing, first responders, sexual abuse, sexual offenders, severe mental illness, psychosis, schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal, homicidal, self-harm

The primary focus of my practice is to evaluate individuals who are struggling with negative emotions or cognitions after a traumatic incident (i.e., sexual assault, car accident, physician abuse, neglect). If appropriate, I will complete a report to include diagnosis, prognosis, and a monetary damage amount for future mental health care. I require a retainer prior to beginning documentation review, evaluation, report writing, deposition or trial. Prior Experience: Criminal: Expert Testimony Consultation with attorneys: Over 65 cases from Department of State Hospitals Violence Risk Assessments: Over 1000 Short Term Risk Assessments, <50 Long Term Violence Risk Assessments, > 20 Sexual Violence Risk Assessments Main Disorders Assessed and/or Treated: Schizophrenia, Psychopathy, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder Familiarity with Penal Codes: Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity, Incompetent to Stand Trial, Mentally Ill Inmate...

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Robert Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM

Forensic Psychiatry - Harvard/Mass General Trained

San Francisco Psychiatry

San Francisco, California

Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry - employment litigation, workplace harassment, PTSD, depression, cognitive impairment, testamentary capacity, anxiety

Dr. Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM is a Harvard/Mass General-trained civil forensic psychiatrist licensed in CA, TX and MA. He is board certified in both Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He has 20 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, and 12 psychiatric awards. He holds an academic position with Stanford School of Medicine. He accepts civil forensic cases with a specialization on the following areas: 1. Employment/workplace litigation Sexual harassment Workplace accidents/negligence Alleged PTSD, Depression or Cognitive Impairment 2. Testamentary/Contractual Capacity 3. Medical/Nursing Board 4. Personal Injury

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Molly Memel, PhD ABPP

Expedient Medicolegal Services

San Francisco, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Disability Rating, Cognitive Testing, Geriatric Psychology, Standard of Care, Capacity Evaluation, Memory Care, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, VA treatment, Functional Capacity, Executive Functioning, Prognosis, Concussion, IME

Dr. Molly Memel is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in care for adults with various neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, frontotemporal dementia, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Memel earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology at the University of Arizona where she utilized multiple neuroimaging techniques to study the impact of age-related changes in brain structure and function on memory. She completed a neuropsychology focused internship at the Boston VA Healthcare system and a post-doctoral residency at the San Francisco VA and UCSF. Dr. Memel is currently a clinical neuropsychologist at the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at CPMC in San Francisco. Dr. Memel has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters on cognition and aging (see below) and currently serves as a research analyst at the UCSF Memory and Aging...

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Delia M Silva, PsyD, ABPP-CN, QME

Board Certified Neuropsychologist, English/Spanish

Escondido, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - TBI, traumatic brain injury, Spanish, board-certified, ABPP, ABPP-CN, concussion, brain injury, dementia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, somatoform disorders, cognitive, workers comp, QME, AME, IME

Dr. Silva is one of very few Spanish-speaking, board-certified neuropsychologists in the state of California. She can serve as a neuropsychological or psychological expert witness for civil forensic cases, particularly personal injury cases. She takes a balanced approach in evaluating neurological and medical factors as well as psychological variables. All of her evaluations include objective measurement of response bias/effort and symptom validity. Her interpretations are purely based on the objective data and evidence-based research. She has performed work for both defense and plaintiff's attorneys. Her specialties are with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), neurodegenerative conditions, strokes, and psychiatric conditions that include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), somatoform disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders. She has held board positions in national, state, and local neuropsychological organizations (HNS, CPA, SDPA), and is an active member of other organization...

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Elliott M. Stein, MD

Geriatric Psychiatrist - Estates/UI, NH/ALF Cases

Mill Valley, California

Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry - Contested wills and trusts, Testamentary capacity, Undue Influence, Geriatric Psychiatry, Elders & Elderly, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Medicare, Geriatric decision making capacity competency, Medical Documentation and Coding, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Psychosis

Providing legal and forensic consultation on legal issues pertaining to the elderly and their mental, emotional, behavioral and cognitive functioning, including contested inheritance, undue influence and financial elder abuse, and dementia and related issues in nursing homes, memory care and assisted living facilities. Clinical Professor (Voluntary), Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco; Psychiatric Consultant, San Francisco Towers life care community 2021- Present. Consultant in Geriatric Psychiatry, San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center 2021 - 2023. Previously, Director of Psychiatry, Jewish Home of San Francisco, 2010 – 2020. Previously in private practice of Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, 1977 – 2010, in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida. Board Certified, Geriatric Psychiatry and General Psychiatry, by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association. Distinguished Fellow, American A...

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Edward L. Spencer, M.D.

UCLA-trained Adult Psychiatrist

Beverly Hills, California

Psychiatry - Disability, IME, Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Work injury, causation, medical board, standard of care

I am a UCLA-trained general adult psychiatrist with experience in the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treating all types of psychiatric illnesses. I have a special clinical interest and additional training in personality disorders. I am familiar with the detailed assessment of these conditions and their interplay with other psychiatric disorders, as well as contemporary psychotherapeutic treatment approaches for these conditions. I have extensive experience conducting independent medical evaluations of injured workers in California. I am available to conduct file reviews and have experience in utilization review in the Worker's Compensation and commercial insurance environments. I have also served as an expert evaluator of physicians facing disciplinary action before the Board the Medical Board of California. In this area I assess physicians for impairment and provide written opinions on standard of care matters, and served as a practice monitor for physicians on probationary...

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David Andreone

Where Psychology & the Entertainment Industry Meet

Culver City, California

Music & Entertainment, Psychology - psychotherapy, music, film, entertainment, creative, technology, minor, therapy, depression, anxiety, artist, record label, music publishing, artist management, royalty, intellectual property, psychotherapist, addiction, trauma, mental health

David Andreone is a psychotherapist and entertainment industry executive whose career bridges the worlds of creativity and mental health. With a rare combination of clinical training and decades of frontline experience in the entertainment industry, he brings a uniquely integrated perspective to understanding and supporting the people behind creative work. Andreone is the founder of ArtistServices Therapy, a mental health practice dedicated to artists, creatives, and creative executives. His work as a psychotherapist is grounded in evidence-based clinical methods and a deep familiarity with the realities of life in the entertainment business. Having spent years working alongside artists and executives, he understands the pressures that define creative careers—unpredictable income, public scrutiny, identity challenges, and the constant demand for output in a highly competitive environment. At ArtistServices Therapy, Andreone works with artists, writers, directors, producers, actors...

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Dr. Jessica Rowe, PSYD

Accomplished Expert Witness Legal Psychologist

Dr. Jess' Mind Care Center

FOLSOM, California

Psychology, Employment - Psychlegal Consultant, PTSD, depression, anxiety, retaliation, employment, discrimination, termination, harassment, peer reviewer, medical, workplace, labor, Defense & plaintiffs, abuse, employees, bullying, unlawful, emotional distress, workforce

Dr. Rowe is a licensed psychologist in the state of CA. She received her doctorate at an APA accredited university, the gold standard in the field of psychology. She has been working in this field since 2010. Dr. Rowe is a litigation consultant, provides expert testimony, and conducts medical-legal/psych-legal evaluations. She works with defense and plaintiff attorneys throughout the country. She has completed thousands of hours of evaluations, interpreting psychological tests, research, and report writing to meet the standard of care. She also evaluates malingering or exaggeration of psychiatric symptoms within litigation. Dr. Rowe works on cases involving personal injury, employment, and sex abuse. She has a private practice in California called Dr. Jess’ Mind Care Center where most of her practice is working in the psych/med-legal field. Dr. Rowe has been in private practice for the last six years, and she has also worked for hospital(s), government entities, prisons, and she h...

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Sarah Lowenthal, MD, CEDS-C

Award-Winning Eating Disorder Expert

Mill Valley, California

Family Medicine, Psychiatry - Eating Disorders, Residential Eating Disorder Treatment, Residential Programs, Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Starvation, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Malnutrition, Feeding Tube, Avoidant Restrictive Feeding & Intake Disorder (ARFID), Obesity, Self-harm, Social Media, Insurance Reimbursement, OCD, Suicide, Standards of Care, Medical Necessity

Multiple award-winning eating disorder expert with over 20 years of clinical experience. Active specialty practice dedicated to eating disorders. Experienced with outpatient, inpatient, residential, and day treatment programs. Experienced expert witness in both state and federal court. Trained at UCSF and University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Former Board Member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professional (IAEDP), Bay Area chapter. One of few physicians nationwide to hold a designation as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C) by IAEDP. Experienced speaker and presenter. Board certified in family medicine with additional training and experience with complex psychiatric conditions. Licensed in California and New York.

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Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE

Neuropsychology & Forensic Psychology Expert

Pepperdine University

Hermosa Beach, California

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - Medical Legal Evaluations, Developmental Disability, Brain Injury Medicine, Emotional Distress, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Cognitive Complaints

Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, and CFMHE is a triple-board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured Professor at Pepperdine University, a clinical researcher and published author. She conducts neuropsychological, forensic, independent medical evaluations and provides expert testimony regarding her psychological testing methods, results, and conclusions for both civil and criminal proceedings. She often works on 1) personal injury (including psychological/emotional injury and traumatic brain injury claims), 2) fitness for duty evaluations, 3) employment/discrimination/wrongful termination cases, 4) sexual assault, harrassment, and trauma cases, 5) professional licensing disputes, and 6) assessment of competency to testify, risk assessment, and psychological state/functioning at time of criminal offense. Dr. Judy Ho is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, Division 40 (Society of Clinical Neuropsycho...

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Princess Walsh, PsyD

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert

Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Workplace Discrimination, PTSD, Violence Risk Assessments, Mental Health Diversion, Sex Offense, Mitigation, Fitness for Duty, Depression, Personal Injury, Risk Assessments, Anxiety, Forensic Psychology

Dr. Princess Walsh Psy.D., LMFT, LPCC is a clinical and forensic psychologist and Professor at Pepperdine University. She focuses on forensic mental health assessments (FMHA) addressing a range of psycho-legal issues. Her areas of practice include psychological evaluations for the courts in both criminal and civil matters. She has experience conducting evaluations in private practice settings and has performed forensic assessments in correctional facilities with youth and adults. Her focus is on Mental Health Diversion, Risk Assessments, Workplace Discrimination, Fitness-for-Duty, and Sex Offense Risk Assessments. Dr. Walsh’s approach is grounded in objectivity, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to providing high-quality, ethically sound evaluations. In addition to her forensic work, Dr. Walsh has experience conducting neuropsychologically informed evaluations for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She integrates objectiv...

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Nicole M Vienna

Forensic and Neuropsychology

Vienna Psychological Group, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology - Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Violence Risk Assessment, Personal Injury, Testamentary Capacity, Contractual Capacity, Undue Influence, Anxiety, Depression, Malingering, Personality Disorders, Damage Assessment

I am a licensed psychologist in California specializing in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations with approximately 15 years of clinical, correctional, and forensic experience. I have specialized training in PTSD and trauma-related disorders. I provided trauma informed treatment in private practice utilizing evidenced based methods to individuals who experienced negative emotions, cognition, and impairment in functioning. Additionally, I have extensive training in adolescent brain development, brain disorders, and neuropsychology as I completed a two-year postdoctoral specialization in Neuropsychology through Fielding University. I conduct a range of psycho-legal evaluations. My opinions are grounded in evidence-based, empirically supported psychological and neuropsychological assessment methods and clinical research. Civil evaluations: Personal injury (trauma assessments/PTSD & TBI claims), expert testimony regarding trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and civil...

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Los Angeles, California

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adderall, Ritalin, trauma, PTSD, suicide, addiction, substance abuse, IME, personal injury, fitness for duty, medical malpractice, disability evaluation, telepsychiatry

NOTE: I exclusively work with attorneys, employers, and insurance carriers. I do not work with self represented plaintiffs / plaintiffs in pro per. I am an Army veteran, double Ivy League trained, and two-time Jeopardy champion general adult psychiatrist with over 15 years experience in the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment of a broad spectrum of psychiatric illnesses. I have served as an expert in medical-legal matters over 100 times and have testified dozens of times. I maintain an active practice in Los Angeles. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Residency: UCLA - Chief Resident of Bipolar Disorders Clinic Medical School: University of Pennsylvania - Appel Award for Most Outstanding Student Entering Field of Psychiatry Undergrad: Brown University - Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors

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Ronit Farzam, PhD

Psychologist Expert-trauma and PTSD specialist

Psychotherapy Center For Healing & personal Growth

Los Angeles, California

Psychology - Trauma, Burn cases, PTSD, Negligence, Depression, School-related trauma, Anxiety, Panic disorder, Dog Bites, Work-related accidents, Employment-related trauma, Spanish speaking, Car accidents, Farsi speaking, Bullying, Harassment, Sexual trauma

SUMMARY: Dr. Ronit Farzam has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and two Master’s Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Linguistics. Dr. Farzam is the founder, director, and clinical supervisor at Center for Healing and Personal Growth, a counseling center in West Los Angeles. Dr. Farzam is the author of 3 books and has written and published hundreds of psychology-related articles. Dr. Farzam’s book “How I Feel When I Hear No” was recently published by American Psychological Association. Dr. Farzam has worked as a researcher in UCLA cognitive psychology department. She specializes in assessing and treating the effects of trauma and has several certifications and trainings in current research-based models in the assessment and treatment of trauma including EMDR, IFS, BrainSpotting, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and MAP (Managing and Adapting Practices). Dr. Farzam has worked closely as an independent contractor with Department of Children and Family ...

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Sarah Burney, LCSW, CEDS-S

Eating Disorder, PTSD, & Standard of Care Expert

Burney Therapy Group

Newport Beach, California

Mental Health, Substance Abuse - eating disorder, trauma, PTSD, anorexia, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, substance abuse, substance use, overdose, treatment, social work, cognitive behavioral therapy, family based treatment, addiction, anxiety, depression, suicide, EMDR, psychology

Sarah Burney, LCSW, CEDS-S, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor with over a decade of clinical and leadership experience. She provides expert witness services in cases involving eating disorders, psychiatric standard of care, trauma, and complex mental health conditions. Her areas of expertise include: Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID) Psychiatric standard of care and negligence Acute and complex trauma (including PTSD) Substance use disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Depressive and anxiety disorders Level of care determinations (inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient) Risk assessment and clinical decision-making Ms. Burney has extensive experience treating patients across the full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient treatment settings for eating disorders, mental health, and substance use disorders. She previously served as a Director at one of ...

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Diane J Weiss, MD, MPH

Expert Witness/Psychiatry IME (40 years)

Beverly Hills , California

Psychiatry - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination, PTSD, Employment Law, Harassment, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Injury, Personality Disorders, Litigation Support, Psychological Trauma, Psychotherapy, IME, Eggshell Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation, Pain & Suffering

With over 40 years' experience in psychiatry, including decades providing expert witness litigation support, IMEs regarding psychiatric aspects of harassment (sexual/gender-based/racial), employment law, and/or injuries/accidents related to Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation issues, Dr. Weiss is well known for her comprehensive, fact-based, persuasive reports. (Please note: Dr. Weiss is an adult psychiatrist, and would not be the appropriate specialist to opine about children. Dr. Weiss does work on pro per cases.) Dr. Weiss' unique ability to establish exceptional rapport with clients allows for thoughtful, thorough examinations, leaving no stone unturned. As everything affects the psyche, her keen attention to detail with complex medical-legal records enables her to integrate highly complex psychiatric histories and concepts, coming to evidence-based opinions, and providing high-caliber, usable medical-legal reporting and testimony. Dr. Weiss has decades of diverse expe...

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Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D., ABN, FACPN

Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D.

Oakland, California

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, ski resort injury, disability file review, medical record file review, fitness for duty, independent medical examination, IME, emotional damages, anxiety, depression, neuropsychological testing, mold

Fellow of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. Board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN). Professional member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He is a member of Division 22 (Rehabilitation) and Division 40 (Neuropsychology) of the American Psychological Association. He is also a member of the Society for Personality Assessment. More than 20 years in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, neurodegenerative disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. Extensive experience as an expert witness and an independent medical examiner in personal injury and workers' compensation cases.

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Rohit Aiyer, M.D

Expert in Interventional Pain and Psychiatry

Mind and Brain Link

Manhattan Beach, California

Pain Management - Medicine, Psychiatry - Pain Management, Interventonal Pain, Minimally Invasive, Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Neuromodulation, Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Pain Psychiatry, PTSD, ADHD, Insomnia, Arthritis, Ketamine

I am a Double Board-Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician and Psychiatrist and Founder of Mind and Brain Link and MindPain Relief Institute. I started his academic path by completing a 4 Year BSc. Honors Degree in Life Sciences at the prestigious Queen’s University in Canada. I then received his Medical Doctorate degree at one of the top medical schools in the United Kingdom, University of Birmingham in England. I then went on to complete his Psychiatry residency at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City. I then completed his Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, and shortly after became double board certified in both pain medicine and psychiatry. After my training, I worked at Henry Ford Health System in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Perioperative Surgery, and was also on Faculty at Wayne State School of Medicine as Assistant Professor. I...

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

California

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Helena Huckabee, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Emerge

Centennial, Colorado

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, Colorado, California, Nevada, Florida, Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC)

I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Doctoral (BCBA-D). I have trained and worked in the field for over 30 years. I am founder and president of Emerge, which is a private practice clinic focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions with a specialty in serving those with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. I am board certified in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a licensed psychologist in Colorado, Nevada and Florida. I also have an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC), authorizing me to practice in 33 States (see https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap for details). In addition to my credentials outlined above, I received additional post-graduate training in Pivotal Response Treatment at University of California Santa Barbara and in ABA at University of North Texas. I held administrative positions at and/or helped commence five treatment programs for young children with autism...

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Deanna Foster, Ph.D.

Emotional Distress Expert with Clinical Practice

Psychological Resources & Services, Inc.

Denver, Colorado

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Employment, disability, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Depression, Defamation, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, Assault, Trauma, IME, Malingering, Title VII, Whistleblower, Sexual Assault

Psychological expert in emotional distress due to chronic stress or catastrophic events arising out of psychological trauma, employment issues, or physical injuries. Performed over 600 IME's with psychological testing including symptom validity and exaggeration measures. Expertise in stress disorders, workplace dynamics, employment litigation, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality dysfunction and malingering. Retained in ~80 civil litigation cases. Awarded dual state licensure in California and Colorado with the ability to perform examinations in over 40 states via telehealth or in person. Graduated APA accredited doctoral program at USC with honors. Post-doctoral APA accredited fellowship in clinical evaluation and treatment at Kaiser-Permanente. Awarded professional membership in the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists. Certified as a Qualified Medical Evaluator for 19 years to perform psychological med-legal evaluations/ IME's. Advanced trauma training w...

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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Westport, Connecticut

Psychiatry - Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship Problems, Complicated medical illness, Substance abuse/addiction, ADHD, ADD, attention issues, Eating disorders, bipolar disorder, psychopharmacology, trauma, abuse, medication management, psychosis, dementias, women’s mental health, pregnancy/post partum

I am a Board Certified Harvard and Yale trained psychiatrist treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral disturbance. I have expertise in caring for those with complex medical and co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and I treat individuals across the life span. I also provide case review and corporate consulting and human resource support, as well as expert testimony in legal, disability, and worker's compensation cases. I am a clinical instructor at Yale, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Over ten years of experience. MD: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship and Residency: Yale University Fellowship: Harvard University Licenses; NY, TX, CT, FL and MA

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Roger Z Samuel, MD

Forensic Psychiatry expert for adults and children

Boca Raton Psychiatric Group

Boca Raton, Florida

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - PTSD, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, TBI, Geriatric Psychiatry, Wills/Competency, Custody, Disability, Personal/emotional Injuries, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis, Aviation Psychiatry, Suicide, Addictions, Dementia, Return-to-Work, IME, Medical Malpractice

Dr. Samuel, Medical Director of the Boca Raton Psychiatric Group, has board-certifications in 4 psychiatric specialties: General, Forensic, Child/Adolescent, and Geriatric. His forensic psychiatric practice encompasses various types of evaluations; expert testimony for both Plaintiff and Defense; and Independent Medical Examinations. He has testified, at both the State and Federal levels, regarding matters of Addiction, PTSD, Depression, Child Custody, legal competency, Disability, trauma, and psychiatric injuries. Dr. Samuel is an Aviation psychiatrist, having been trained for FAA/aviator evaluations and is on the FAA list for this. His written reports, based on the application of current medical knowledge to the known facts of each particular case, are exhaustive and precise with meticulous attention to detail. He is available to consult with plaintiff and defense attorneys in civil litigation, and with prosecution and defense attorneys in criminal litigation. Dr. Samuel ha...

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Florida

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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Florida

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Sarah Lowenthal, MD, CEDS-C

Award-Winning Eating Disorder Expert

Florida

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Florida

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Georgia

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Georgia

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Illinois

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Illinois

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Thomas Cothran, PhD

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Cothran Forensic Neuropsychology, PLLC

Hinsdale, Illinois

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Dementia, Concussion, Epilepsy, Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, Malingering, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Stroke, TBI, PTSD, Hypoxia, Neuropsychological Testing, Psychometrics, Alcoholism, Substance abuse, ADHD

I am a fellowship-trained clinical neuropsychologist and a licensed clinical psychologist. I received my PhD in clinical psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where I also completed a rehabilitation psychology specialization track. My clinical training in neuropsychology included multiple pre-doctoral practicum placements, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited predoctoral internship, and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship. I have extensive experience in the assessment of adults and older adults with traumatic brain injuries, concussion, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dementia, movement disorders, epilepsy, stroke, autoimmune diseases, alcoholism, drug abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and psychosis. After fellowship, I founded an outpatient neuropsychology clinic within a large medical organization. In this capacity, I receive referrals from multiple departments including neur...

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Angela K. Lawson, PhD

Experienced forensic psychology trauma expert.

Dr. Lawson Consulting, PLLC

Skokie, Illinois

Forensic Psychology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful death, Assault, Whistleblower, Fertility Fraud, Infertility, Rebuttal reports, IVF, Medical Malpractice, Retaliation, ObGyn, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender, LGBTQ+, Foreseeability, Depression, Anxiety, Pregnancy Loss

I am a former Professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, where I held appointments in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Psychiatry. I have received training in both clinical and forensic evaluation with specialized training in the forensic assessment of harassment, discrimination, assault, retaliation, reproductive/fertility clinic trauma, and other trauma litigants. For the last 20+ years, I have specialized in the study of harassment, discrimination, assault, retaliation, reproductive medicine/ObGyn trauma, and other trauma experiences: their risk factors and organizational causes, their psychological and other consequences, the ways in which victims respond to these situations, and how organizations can prevent, discourage, and remedy these problems. I have also specialized in the study of forensic evaluation and experiences of individuals involved in litigation. I have published on these topics in peer-reviewed scientific journals in my fiel...

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Lauren K Robinson, MD, MPH

Forensic Psychiatrist - Northwestern Faculty

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - undue influence, testamentary capacity, sentence mitigation, NGRI, malpractice, schizophrenia, insanity, fitness, ethics, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, alcohol and drug abuse, trauma, psychotic depression, post-partum depression

University of Chicago and Northwestern-trained psychiatrist. Board-certified in both general and forensic psychiatry. Active clinical practice. Clinical experiences include inpatient, outpatient, and correctional psychiatry. Award-winning teacher. Northwestern and University of Illinois faculty. Experienced expert witness in both civil and criminal cases.

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Amelia Swanson, PhD

Health Psychology Associates of Illinois PLLC

Skokie, Illinois

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - PTSD, depression, anxiety, retaliation, employment, discrimination, termination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, mental health, trauma, evaluation, fertility, embryo, IVF, sexual assault, wrongful death, whistleblower, foreseeability

Dr. Amelia Swanson is a forensic and licensed clinical psychologist who provides forensic evaluations, consultations to attorneys and expert testimony in civil cases, primarily in medical malpractice, sexual harassment, and wrongful death cases. Dr. Swanson also has a specialty in health psychology and impacts of trauma and has previously worked as faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and University of Massachusetts, Chan Medical School. She has experience working in many medical and mental health settings including fertility, primary care, OB/GYN, transplant, oncology, diabetes in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and been invited to speak at national conferences on the psychological aspects of coping with medical issues including fertility, trauma-informed care, and other topics. She is licensed in Illinois, Massachusetts and Iowa and is psypact certified to practice in 39 states (see website for current l...

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Catherine M Buksar, Psy.D, HSPP

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert

Clinical Psychologist

Dyer, Indiana

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Mental Health, Evaluation, Assessment, FFD, Competency, Mental Illness, Personality, Fitness for Duty, Forensic, Psychologist, First responders, Malingering, Employment, Health Psychology, Depression, Anxiety, Paranoia, PTSD, Trauma, Therapy

Dr. Catherine Buksar is an experienced Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with over 10 years of private practice and institutional experience. She is licensed in both Indiana and Illinois as well as Psypact, which allows her to travel and practice in 43 states. Specializations include psycho-legal evaluations, forensic assessments, health/medical psychology, competency/capacity, guardianship, and evaluations for civil, criminal, and licensing board issues. Dr. Buksar teaches/supervises doctoral and graduate psychology students in both assessment and therapy, with writing and opinions focused on clarifying diagnoses and clearly explaining medical/psychological concepts to non-clinical professionals. Expedited availability for services with rapid report turnaround on request.

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Amanda M Stylianou, PhD, LCSW

Trusted psychology expert sex abuse, suicide, IMEs

Maryland

Social Work, Psychology - Mental Health, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, PTSD, Suicide, Depression, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Crime Victim, Forensic Psychology, Addiction, Emotional Distress, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Anxiety, IME, Child Abuse, Psychological Damages, Disability & Injury

Amanda M. Stylianou, Ph.D., LCSW is a nationally recognized psychology and mental health expert with more than 19 years of clinical, leadership, and research experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and individuals impacted by severe mental illness, self-harm, and suicide. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of HEAL Trafficking, a national survivor-centered organization dedicated to advancing public health responses to human trafficking through training, policy, research, and survivor leadership. She brings a rare combination of front-line clinical practice, executive leadership, and federally funded research to her expert witness work. Dr. Stylianou previously served as Associate Vice President at Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services organization, where she oversaw and supported services for survivors of crime, violence, and sexual assault across all five boroughs of New York City. Her work has required deep expertise in trauma...

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Eric Anderson, MD, MBA

Eric Anderson MD, LLC

Annapolis, Maryland

Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychopharmacology, Medication Management, Psychosis, Women’s Mental Health, Pregnancy/Post Partum, Suicide, Emergency Psychiatry, Inpatient Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Recidivism

Board Certified Psychiatrist in active clinical practice. Johns Hopkins trained in general psychiatry. Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins and Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at George Washington University. 20+ years medical experience, 15+ years in psychiatry. Colonel in the United States Air Force and Chief of Aerospace Medicine. 20+ years of military service including combat deployment. Numerous awards, to include “Top Doc” for the Annapolis area, U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal with Combat Device, and U.S. Navy Commendation Medal. Well-experienced public speaker.

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Massachusetts

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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Massachusetts

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James F. Zender, PhD

James F. Zender, PhD, PC

Mount Clemens, Michigan

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - PTSD, TBI, Auto Accident Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Psychotherapy, Pain Psychology, Family, Injury, Veterans, Addiction, Autonomous Vehicles

Founding director of the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Psychological Trauma at Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center, where he also served as Instructor in Psychiatry. Contributing Editor, The Forensic Examiner, Journal of the American College of Forensic Examiners. Named America’s Best Doctors, Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition (2017). Active blogger for Psychology Today. Member, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, The American Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association, Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and the National Safety Council. Featured in The Detroit Free Press, Detroit Metro Times, Boston Globe and Crain’s Detroit Business. Provides forensic psychological services for plaintiff and defense. Administers Independent Psychological Evaluations. Works in the area of accident prevention and promoting transition to autonomous vehicles.

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Cynthia Paul, MD/JD

Expert Witness Psychiatry in Nebraska and Iowa

Omaha, Nebraska

Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine - PTSD, Workers Compensation, Toxic work environment, age discrimination, post mortem will, guardianship of mentally ill adults, substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, sexual discrimination

Dr. Paul is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She has 15 years of experience taking care of patients in community mental health, inpatient addiction facilities and private practice. As the founder of an insurance based private practice, she has 8 years experience dealing with challenges in the insurance industry. As Dr. Paul is also a Juris Doctor, she has unique perspective and a depth of understanding of legal analysis, and nexus between medicine and law. She started doing Forensic Psychiatry work 10 years ago and has recently focused on issues in Workers Compensation.

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Amanda M Stylianou, PhD, LCSW

Trusted psychology expert sex abuse, suicide, IMEs

Lambertville, New Jersey

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Sasha Berger, Ph.D.

Trauma/PTSD Specialist

Red Bank, New Jersey

Psychology, Mental Health - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Assault, Emotional Distress, Harassment, Neglect, Vicarious Traumatization, Burnout, Therapy, EMDR, Depression, Anxiety, Intimate Partner Violence

Dr. Sasha Berger is a Columbia-trained, licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice, supervision, and research, with particular expertise in trauma, dissociation, and posttraumatic stress, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder. She is fully licensed in NY and NJ, and a member of the National Registry of Health Psychologists. She has a wide range of experience across multiple settings, including hospital outpatient/inpatient care, college counseling centers, community mental health, and outpatient/inpatient neuropsychological assessment. She has held appointments at Columbia University Medical School, City University of New York, Mount Sinai Medical Center and the National Institute for the Psychotherapies’ Integrative Trauma Studies Program. Throughout her academic roles, she has taught coursework on trauma and provided clinical supervision and consultation to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) student...

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Morristown, New Jersey

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Sasha Berger, Ph.D.

Trauma/PTSD Specialist

New York

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Denise Krch, PhD

Spanish Speaking Neuropsychologist: Civil NY/ME

Bilingual Neuropsychological Consulting, LLC

New York City, New York

Neuropsychology, Psychology - psychologist, stroke, movement disorders, independent medical examination, independent neuropsychological examination, cognitive rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, Spanish, quality of life, TBI, neuropsychologist, virtual reality, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, depression, anxiety

Neuropsychology thought leader. Award winning researcher. Research has focused on rehabilitation techniques for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia and multiple sclerosis (MS) and their caregivers, virtual reality cognitive rehabilitation treatments, and cognitive rehabilitation outcomes for Hispanics and other minoritized groups. Rutgers faculty. Bilingual (Spanish and English). Peer reviewer for numerous publications. Well-published. International speaking experience in English and Spanish. Active clinical practice. Licensed in New York and Maine. Experienced in forensic evaluations, expert witness reports and expert witness testimony. Passionate about improving quality of life for patients with TBI, dementia, stroke, and other neurological and mental health conditions.

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Sandip Buch, MD

Prison Expert-Former Bellevue Forensic Psychiatry

Brooklyn, New York

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Prison psychiatry, suicide, Severe mental illness, Workers' compensation, independent medical evaluation, psychiatric medication, medical malpractice defense, psychiatry, psychopharmacology, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ocd, depression, anxiety, private practice psychiatry, ACT team, addiction psychiatry, MAT

Sandip Buch, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience treating psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He is a native english speaker and owns a psychiatric practice overseeing over 20 psychiatrists and therapists, and provides guidance to the psychiatrists regarding appropriate psychiatric treatment and documentation. He also cares for adult patients in the New York area. Dr. Buch has vast and varied experience caring for patients with psychiatric conditions both hospitalized (inpatients) and patients outside of the hospital (outpatients), treating inmates at Rikers Island prison (New York, NY), working in the forensic psychiatry unit of Bellevue hospital (New York, NY), and treating the chronically severely mentally ill for an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team (Brooklyn, NY). He has expertise treating adults, adolescents, and c...

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Luba Nakhutina, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist

Comprehensive Neuropsychology Services, PC

New York, New York

Neuropsychology, Psychology - neuropsychological, disability, liability, memory, neuropsychologist, IME, assessment, brain injury, dementia, PTSD, independent medical exam, cognitive, concussion, epilepsy, depression, neuropsychological testing, psychological, TBI, medico-legal, anxiety

Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist | Clinical Professor of Neurology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | I serve as the Director of the Neuropsychology Service in the Department of Neurology at SUNY Downstate. I also conduct evaluations in my private practice at Comprehensive Neuropsychology Services, PC. I earned my Ph.D. in Psychology (Neuropsychology) from the City University of New York. I completed my predoctoral internship in neuropsychology at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at NYU. I have practiced as a clinical neuropsychologist for over 20 years. As a lifespan neuropsychologist, I evaluate children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of neurological, neurodevelopmental, medical, and psychiatric conditions, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, epilepsy, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, stroke, learning disabilities, autism, and emotional or behavioral disorders....

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Maryam Karim, MD

Board Certified Psychiatrist

Maryam Karim MD LLC

New York, New York

Psychiatry - depression, anxiety, PTSD, capacity evaluation, Psychopharmacology, psychosis, workers' compensation, malpractice, chart review, medication error, incarceration, nursing homes, dementia, contested wills

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and emergency rooms. I have teaching experience providing education to medical students and residents. I have extensive experience testifying as an expert in psychiatry in court, focusing on cases involving treatment over objection, retention, and assisted outpatient treatment. Currently, I work as a forensic psychiatrist, participating in hospital forensic committees and conducting intensive analyses of adverse drug reaction cases. My credentials and practical experience make me a credible expert witness in psychiatry.

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Sarah Lowenthal, MD, CEDS-C

Award-Winning Eating Disorder Expert

New York

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Eric Yarbrough, MD

Psychiatry, Addiction, LGBTQ, Transgender

Brooklyn, New York

Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry - LGBTQ, Transgender, Addiction, Gay, Gender Identity, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Dissociative Identity, Gender Dysphoria, Anxiety, Substance, Burnout, Work Stress, LGBT, Trans

I am a board-certified psychiatrist in both Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. I currently serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York University, and I have held numerous leadership positions in organized psychiatry, including serving as President of the Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists (AGLP) as well as Vice President, Secretary, and Newsletter Editor over more than a decade of involvement. My academic work includes authoring and co-authoring chapters in Tasman’s Psychiatry, the APA Textbook of Psychiatry, and several volumes with American Psychiatric Publishing, including Understanding LGBTQ Mental Health and Transgender Mental Health as a solo author. I lecture frequently at national and international conferences, including the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, the World Psychiatric Association, and Grand Rounds at institutions such as NYU, Rutgers, SUNY Downstate, and Ne...

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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

New York

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Natalie Atwell, Ed.D, LCMHCS, NCC, BCPCC

Mental Health Expert

Natalie Atwell Counseling and Consulting

Concord, North Carolina

Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Ethics, sexual abuse, dissociative disorders, relationships, anxiety, sex trafficking, divorce, counselor ethical behaviors

Dr. Atwell has a Doctorate of Education in Family Care and Counseling. She owns and operates a private counseling and consulting practice in Concord, NC. As someone who is committed to serving her community, she is on the Cabarrus County Human Trafficking Task Force and is a past Board member for an anti-sex trafficking agency, Present Age Ministries. Dr. Atwell is also an adjunct faculty member at Liberty University teaching in the clinical mental health and school counseling programs. In addition to teaching and counseling, she consults with businesses, school systems, churches and other organizations to provide training and consulting on mental health and wellness.

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Carol A. Rupe, MD

WoodSong Medical Consulting

Littleton, North Carolina

Family Medicine, Long Term Care - Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Osteoporosis, Depression, Dementia, Hospital Inpatient, Nursing Home, Geriatrics, Migraine, PA and NP Supervision, Institutional Care, Anxiety, Cardiopulmonary, Diabetes, Emphysema, Fibromyalgia, Headaces, High Blood Pressure, Memory Impairment

Dr Carol Rupe has provided expert witness services to the legal community since 2005, and has reviewed more than 800 cases. She provides her highly responsive, and effective professional services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys located in more than 30 US states. Dr. Rupe brings a unique understanding of the dynamics & interactions between clinical, hospital, ER, and LTC medicine and its impact on the delivery of quality medical care to patients. From major metro areas, mid size cities & suburbs, institutional care, to rural health, Dr. Rupe has done it all. Education: Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Graduate: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC Residency: Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland Fellowship: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Family Practice Development Certification: American Academy of Family Physicians since 1987 Professional Medical Experience: - C...

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Shelley Leininger, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist

Carolinas Neuropsychology, PLLC

Charlotte, North Carolina

Neuropsychology, Psychology - traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, post concussion syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stroke, hypoxia, independent medical evaluation (IME), somatoform disorder, depression, exaggeration, competency, substance abuse, memory disorders, neuropsychological assessment, consultation, personal injury, anxiety

Dr. Shelley Leininger is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and is a licensed psychologist in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Dr. Leininger has extensive neuropsychological assessment experience with individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries and concussions. She has also provided treatment in an interdisciplinary concussion clinic and has published research on factors impacting recovery following concussion treatment. Dr. Leininger has worked with young and older adults presenting with dementia variants (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, etc.), movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease), epilepsy, brain tumors, stroke, HIV, and psychiatric disorders, as well as children and adults presenting with ADHD and learning disabilities. She conducts forensic neuropsychological evaluations and Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), as well as peer/case record reviews and consultations.

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

North Carolina

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Ohio

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Robert M. Davis, MD

Experienced Expert Medical Witness in Psychiatry

Ohio

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Bipolar, Addiction, Major Depression, Anxiety, IDD, Standard of Care, Injectable Medication (LAI), Policies and Procedures, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Suicide, Psychopharmacology, Competency Evaluations, NGRI, Medical Malpractice, Capacity for Trial, Habeas Corpus, Independent Medical Exam

Robert Davis, MD is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 25 years. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with Honors and High Distinction and received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine. He completed his psychiatric residency program from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia where he also served as Chief Resident. He has extensive clinical and administrative experience in providing patient care. He is currently the Medical Director for Wesley Family Services in Pittsburgh and has an active clinical practice. He also has extensive experience in forensic psychiatry and as an expert witness. His curriculum vitae is available upon request. He can be reached by phone (412) 295-6950 or email - robertmarcdavismd@gmail.com

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Robert M. Davis, MD

Experienced Expert Medical Witness in Psychiatry

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Pennsylvania

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Dr Allison Schuessler, DO FAAP

Trusted Pediatric Expert, Professor of Pediatrics

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Pediatrics - Vaccines, Pediatric Mental Health, Pediatric Acute Care, ADHD, Depression, Pediatric Dermatology, Well Baby Care, Well Child Care, Anxiety, Developmental Screening, Pediatric Standard of Care, EPSDT Guidelines, Lead Exposure, Behavior, Antibiotics

Dr. Allison Schuessler, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience in both general pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. She provides comprehensive care in outpatient and emergency settings, blending up-to-date clinical knowledge with advanced training in pediatric mental health and pediatric dermatology. Since 2016, she has served as a pediatrician at Geisinger Medical Center and as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at St. Mary’s Medical Center, caring for a broad spectrum of pediatric conditions from routine wellness to urgent, high-acuity cases. An award-winning clinical educator, Dr. Schuessler is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. She regularly teaches medical students and residents, lectures on topics such as ADHD, adolescent health, and skin conditions, and authors patient education materials and professional publications. Dr. Schuessler’s leadership extends to professional service, including elected a...

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Erin Troup-Drebot, LPC, NCC, CT, IMH-E (IV)

Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mental Health, Pediatrics - Children, Infant, Early Childhood, child development, trauma, foster care, baby, toddler, anxiety, kids, adoption, attachment

Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in early childhood social emotional needs, particularly attachment, grief & loss, trauma and anxiety. With special attention to issues related to childhood mental health concerns and issues that contribute to that such as foster care, adoption, trauma, divorce etc... Erin Continues to practice in Pennsylvania and supervises multiple providers in their provision of services to children and families as well. Erin has trained in Multiple states on Infant and early childhood attachment. She has spent 20 years in the field with experiences in multiple spaces such as outpatient care, Early Intervention, Partial Hospitalization, non profit programs, child welfare, Intensive Behavioral Health Services. Pa Licensed Professional Counselor Endorsed Infant Mental Health Professional Member of the PA State Advisory Council on Early Education and Care PA Association for Infant Mental Health Board appointment Adjunct Faculty at the Univers...

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Richard M Sobel, MD

Sidney Kimmel Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University

Media, Pennsylvania

Psychiatry, Pain Management - Medicine - Psychopharmacology, Worker's Compensation, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Sleep, Depression, Anxiety, Compex Regional Pain Syndrome, Neuropathic Pain, Trauma, Opioids, Addiction, Medication

Specialty focus: Pain Medicine, Psychotherapy, and Psychopharmacology. Academics: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Jefferson Medical School. Recipient of two resident teaching awards. Leadership: President of Greater Philadelphia Pain Society (local chapter of the American Pain Society) 2013-2015 Special skills: (1) Communication: I have lectured extensively on the management of depression and chronic pain to both large and small audiences. (2) Organization: I manage a large solo practice using a computer-based practice management system which I wrote and have updated for over 30 years.

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Paul E Ruskin, M.D.

Psychiatrist - Clinical & Administrative expertise

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Psychiatry - PTSD, Trauma, Depression, substance abuse, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Dementia, Medication Management

Board certified psychiatrist with over 40 years clinical experience treating psychiatric inpatients and outpatients. Extensive experience conducting independent medical examinations and file reviews, and as a physician administrator and supervisor. Completed approximately 1000 VA compensation and pension exams. Founder and director for 22 years of a geriatric psychiatry fellowship. Lead psychiatrist for over 10 years, supervising 20-30 psychiatrists at a given time, as well as a number of clinicians from other disciplines. Leader of a multidisciplinary team of approximately 15 mental health professionals. Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, 2022-present Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1983-2017 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mathematics, Towson University, 2012-2013 Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Tel Aviv Un...

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Sarah Lowenthal, MD, CEDS-C

Award-Winning Eating Disorder Expert

Pennsylvania

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Tennessee

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Melinda M. Holliday, MD, FAAP

Child Abuse/Urgent Care/General Pediatrician

Austin, Texas

Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine - Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Standard of Care, Vaccines, Pediatric Procedures, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Child Abuse/Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Lacerations, Allergic Reactions, Fractures, Asthma, ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety

Board certified Pediatrician with broad clinical experience in general, hospitalist, telemedicine, urgent care and emergency pediatric medicine. Dr. Holliday practiced for 6 years as a Pediatric ER attending in a Level II Trauma Center in NYC including supervising ER and Pediatric medical residents as well as mid level providers. She has worked extensively with underserved populations, both urban and rural, including migrant communities and is fluent in Spanish. She currently works in general, urgent care and telemedicine pediatrics in Austin, Texas which includes acute management of lacerations, fractures, asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions, medication reactions, foreign bodies, animal bites, rabies prevention management, MVAs, wound care and head trauma. Her general pediatric practice focuses on adolescent medicine and asthma management. She has also been a telemedicine physician since 2017 with multiple providers. Fellow, American Board of Pediatrics Board Eligible, Urgent...

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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Texas

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Texas

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Karen Ding, MD

Double-Boarded Child Adolescent Adult Psychiatrist

Houston, Texas

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, OSFED, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, substance, alcoholism, sexual abuse, sexual assault, abuse, autism

I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with over seven years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient, outpatient, and day program settings. I focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. As a psychiatrist at Eating Recovery Center in Houston, Texas, I have treated a patient population ranging from age 10 to adult for eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. In my private practice, I work with clients of different cultural backgrounds to address concerns with depression, anxiety, mood, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). CLINICAL PRACTICE AND APPOINTMENTS Psychiatrist August 2023-present Eating Recovery Center / Pathlight Mood and Anxiety, Houston, TX • Provide care to children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders and...

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Sarah Lowenthal, MD, CEDS-C

Award-Winning Eating Disorder Expert

Texas

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Aida Dabreo, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Mental Health APRN Expert Witness

Houston, Texas

Psychiatry, Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, APRN, immigration, personal injury, car accident, psychiatric disability evaluation, dual diagnosis, psychiatric evaluation, Competency, Negligence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, slip and fall, slip and fall, comprehensive mental evaluation, job injury, truck accident, wrongful death

Aida is a dual Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in NY,MD, TX , AZ, MA and OR. Aida's specialties includes treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, mood disorder, PTSD and pain management. With a deep understanding of both the psychiatric and legal fields, Aida is well equipped to objectively analyze complex medical records, provide expert opinions, and assist in case preparation. Aida will help your firm with psychiatric malpractice cases, personal injury injury lawsuits involving mental health issues, immigration or any legal matter requiring psychiatric expertise.

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Spencer W Liebel, PhD

Neuropsychological and Psychological Evaluations

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Neuropsychology, Mental Health - traumatic brain injury, concussion, capacity, testamentary capacity, dementia, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, stroke, noncredible neurocognitive symptoms, somatoform disorder, somatic symptom disorder

At the forefront of conducting expert, comprehensive medicolegal neuropsychological evaluations in Utah and its neighboring regions is Dr. Spencer Liebel. His background in clinical neuropsychology, coupled with extensive field experience, positions him as a leading provider of state-of-the-art expert neuropsychological assessments. From traumatic brain injury to dementia and stroke, Dr. Liebel adeptly addresses an array of conditions with precision and care. Dr. Spencer Liebel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of neuropsychology. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Georgia and postdoctoral fellowship training at the University of Michigan, Dr. Liebel's academic journey has been one of constant growth and dedication. Now as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah, Dr. Liebel is at the forefront of cognitive and affective neuroscience research. His specialization in brain-behavior relationships in ...

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Wendy E Handler, MD, CIME

Family Medicine Physician - Georgetown Faculty

Arlington, Virginia

Family Medicine, General Practice - Primary Care, Urgent Care, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Medico-Legal Case Analysis, Peer Review, Disability Evaluation, COVID-19 Management, Clinical Quality Review, Preceptor of residents, Supervison of NP/PA, Acute/Chronic Back pain, MSK injuries, Depression, Anxiety, Women's Health, Preventative Medicine, Asthma/Allergy

Wendy E. Handler, MD, CIME, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Certified Independent Medical Examiner with more than 31 years of clinical experience across primary care, urgent care, telemedicine, and academic medicine. Her broad clinical background includes extensive management of both acute and chronic medical conditions, providing a well-rounded perspective on patient care, functional assessment, and accepted standards of care. She also has substantial, ongoing experience in COVID-19 diagnosis and management, including antiviral treatment selection, triage of patients to urgent or emergency care, and application of evolving national evidence-based guidelines. In addition to her active clinical and academic roles, Dr. Handler provides comprehensive medico-legal consulting services, including Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), disability and functional capacity evaluations, standard-of-care and malpractice case reviews, peer review, medical necessity determin...

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Washington

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Ashley Harmon, MD

Harvard-Trained Adult and Child Psychiatry Expert

Ashley Harmon, MD PLLC

Seattle, Washington

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Trauma, Physical and Sexual Assault, Emotional Distress, PTSD, Psychiatric Causation, Child Abuse, Depression, ADHD, Suicide, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Autism, Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Independent Medical Examination, Psychedelics, Ketamine

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY *Diplomate: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology *Faculty: University of Washington (Current); Harvard Medical School (Former) *Training: Harvard Medical School (Residency & Fellowship) *Experience: 20+ years clinical evaluation and treatment of complex psychiatric diagnoses FORENSIC SERVICES *Litigation Support: Objective chart review, evidence-based reports, deposition and trial testimony. Available for defense and plaintiff. * Forensic Psychiatry & Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) * Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Evaluations * Medical Malpractice & Psychiatric Standard of Care

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Jeffrey M Politsky, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), CSCN, FACNS

Wisconsin