Baker Act Expert Witnesses

Boca Raton, Florida

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, Suicide prevention, Dram shop, Sexual assault in addiction and mental health facilities

John Puls is a licensed psychotherapist, Master's Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), clinical social worker, and qualified expert witness based in Florida. He brings over a decade of direct clinical, administrative, and support staff experience across all levels of care in substance abuse and mental health treatment. This includes detoxification units, residential inpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient services, crisis stabilization units, and Baker Act receiving facilities. Mr. Puls is recognized for his deep understanding of clinical best practices and standards of care in both mental health and addiction treatment settings. He has designed and implemented evidence-based programming for treatment centers, with a focus on aligning services with state and national standards, including the ASAM Criteria (American Society of Addiction Medicine) for determining appropriate levels of care in addiction treatment. He has been retained as an expert witnes...

Indiana

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Inpatient Psychiatry, Psychiatric Hospital, Behavioral Health Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Care, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry, Medical Malpractice, Psychiatric Malpractice, Standard of care, Involuntary, Baker Act, Suicide Risk, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Competency, Schizophrenia, Competency

Double Board-Certified Psychiatrist General Psychiatry | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Expert Dr. Naren Vellanki is a double board-certified psychiatrist with over nine years of clinical experience, specializing in inpatient psychiatric hospital care for both pediatric and adult populations. His expertise is grounded in extensive, hands-on treatment of high-acuity patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals, including both voluntary and involuntary admissions. Dr. Vellanki’s expert experience encompasses cases involving children, adolescents, and adults admitted to psychiatric hospitals, with particular focus on assessment, diagnosis, risk management, treatment planning, medication decisions, and hospital-based standards of psychiatric care. Current Clinical Roles: •Inpatient Psychiatrist, University of Louisville – Treating pediatric and adolescent patients admitted to the psychiatric hospital, including management of acute safety concerns, involun...

Louisville , Kentucky

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Inpatient Psychiatry, Psychiatric Hospital, Behavioral Health Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Care, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry, Medical Malpractice, Psychiatric Malpractice, Standard of care, Involuntary, Baker Act, Suicide Risk, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Competency, Schizophrenia, Competency

Double Board-Certified Psychiatrist General Psychiatry | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Expert Dr. Naren Vellanki is a double board-certified psychiatrist with over nine years of clinical experience, specializing in inpatient psychiatric hospital care for both pediatric and adult populations. His expertise is grounded in extensive, hands-on treatment of high-acuity patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals, including both voluntary and involuntary admissions. Dr. Vellanki’s expert experience encompasses cases involving children, adolescents, and adults admitted to psychiatric hospitals, with particular focus on assessment, diagnosis, risk management, treatment planning, medication decisions, and hospital-based standards of psychiatric care. Current Clinical Roles: •Inpatient Psychiatrist, University of Louisville – Treating pediatric and adolescent patients admitted to the psychiatric hospital, including management of acute safety concerns, involun...