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Depression Expert Witnesses

Depression 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 depression. The depression expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Child Abuse, Employment, Family Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, General Practice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Music & Entertainment, Neurology, and Neurophysiology.

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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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Dr. Charla C Watkins, DNP, APRN

Trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, psychiatry

Watkins Family Health & Counseling

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Psychiatry, Child Abuse - Child sexual abuse, medical malpractice psychiatry, depression, urgent care cases, sexual assault, forensic consultant, bipolar, family practice, Trauma, Sexual assault nurse examiner, betrayal trauma, university sexual assault cases, Psychotherapy, medication management, EMDR, physical abuse

Dr. Charla Watkins is a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health. She is also a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Forensic Nurse Examiner who has conducted approximately 2,000 sexual assault exams of children, adolescents and adults and conducted 1,500 forensic interviews. Dr. Watkins is an experienced clinician and expert witness. She earned her doctorate at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee and her doctoral research is in human sex trafficking. Dr. Watkins is passionate about patient care, forensic case work. She has a private practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas where she specializes in trauma therapy, depression, anxiety, abuse cases, bipolar illness, grief, betrayal trauma and medication management for psychiatry patients across the lifespan. Dr. Watkins has experience in working medical malpractice cases, case consultation and expert testimony. She focuses on being a neutral objective fact finder and keys in on truth and facts i...

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DAVID MARK SPIRO

Board Certified, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Spiro Consulting

Little Rock, Arkansas

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics - Antimicrobials, Research, Depression, Child abuse, Obesity, Antibiotics, Migraine, Suicide, Child maltreatment, Orthopedics, Intussusception, Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Sepsis, Sedation, Clinical Pathways, Migraine, Trauma, Head Injury, Meningitis

I am a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician with over three decades of experience providing and overseeing care in high-acuity settings, including major children’s hospitals, Level 1 trauma centers, and community emergency departments. I currently serve as Section Chief and Endowed Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. My practice focuses on the management of critically ill and injured children, with expertise in pediatric trauma, airway emergencies, sepsis, child maltreatment, and complex medical presentations. I have served in key leadership roles—including Medical Director, Research Director, and Interim Section Chief—responsible for clinical operations, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives. I bring particular strength in evaluating standard of care within the realities of emergency medicine, including the constraints and decision-making ...

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Lars Hungerford, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist

Advanced Neuropsychology

San Diego, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion, Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stroke, Personal Injury, Dementia, Depression, Substance Abuse, Neuropsychological Assessment, Malingering, Neuropsychology, Consultation, Contested Wills

Dr. Lars Hungerford was board certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience. He is considered a subject matter expert on traumatic brain injury and has extensive experience evaluating patients with brain injuries ranging in severity from mild to severe. He has given numerous invited lectures to national and international audiences on topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, post-concussive syndrome, mild traumatic brain injury, and posttraumatic stress disorder and has been routinely praised for his ability to present complex information in interesting and accessible ways. Dr. Hungerford has worked in various settings (e.g. inpatient hospitals, outpatient hospitals, psychiatric inpatient hospitals, military treatment facilities, and private practice) and is engaged in research, education, and clinical work related to brain injury and associated conditions. He dedicates part of his prac...

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Robert Y Meyerson, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician - Residency faculty

Pasadena, California

Family Medicine - Primary care physician, Board Certified Family Medicine, Faculty Family Medicine, urgent care, heart disease, drug and alcohol abuse, hypertension, cancer screening, headache, chronic pain, allergic reactions, acute and chronic medical problems, depression

• Board-certified clinically active Family Physician with 42 years experience treating adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with emergency, acute and chronic medical problems. • Faculty member Family Medicine specialist residency training program • Peer recognition and professional achievement award for multiple years • Extensive experience in both clinical outpatient and rural emergency medical settings. • Past Medical Director of primary care office and psychiatric inpatient unit. • Over 12 years’ experience providing volunteer medical services in underdeveloped countries.

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

California

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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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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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Elliot D. Felman, MD

Experienced in medical legal review and testimony.

Santa Monica, California

Family Medicine, General Practice - Cancer, Hypertension, Diabetes, Prostate, Heart, Obesity, Abuse, Depression, Osteoporosis, Dementia, Psychiatric, Infection, Pain, Diagnose, Stroke, Refer, Medication, Urinary, Gastrointestinal, Skin

Board certified Family Medicine. Experienced in review, deposition and trial testimony for Standard of Care. Plaintiff and defense. Board-certified family physician with more than 40 years of clinical experience. More than 30 years of medical legal experience. More than 300 medical malpractice reviews. More than 100 depositions. More than 50 trials and arbitrations. Please see my letters of recommendation from attorneys, for whom I have worked, below.

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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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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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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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Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH

Experienced Family Medicine Expert

Encinitas, California

Family Medicine, Mental Health - Women's Health, Depression, Back Pain, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cancer Screening, Cancer Detection, Heart attack, Stroke, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Trauma, Pneumonia, Wound Care, Diabetes, Hypertension, Covid-19 Expert, Telemedicine Expert, Med Spa

Dr. Georgine Nanos is a board-certified Family Physician and medical director with more than twenty-two years of clinical practice across primary care, women’s health, hormone therapy, obesity medicine, mental-health care, TMS and neuromodulation, and aesthetic medicine. She has managed thousands of patients across all age groups and brings deep expertise in diagnostic decision-making, cancer and cardiovascular screening, GLP-1 and hormone therapy safety, aesthetic-procedure standards, and complex medication management. She is known for producing clear, well-supported, and highly defensible expert reports, along with confident and credible deposition and trial testimony. Her ability to translate complex medical issues into clear, understandable explanations makes her an effective expert for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Dr. Nanos maintains prompt communication, a reasonable fee schedule, and a professional, organized approach to every case. PRIMARY CARE AND DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Todd P Hill, DO

Dr. Todd Hill: Expert Witness in Psychiatry

Executive Psychiatric Services, LLC

Calabasas, California

Psychiatry - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Suicide, First Responders, Health Care Employees, Boarding School Abuse, Assault, Motor Vehicle Accident, Consultation-Liasion Psychiatry

With over two decades of experience as a Board-Certified psychiatrist, I have dedicated my career to understanding and addressing the complexities of mental health. Over the course of 22 years, I have honed my expertise across a variety of settings, including hospitals and clinics, ensuring a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to patient care. Having worked as a consulting psychiatrist in medical-surgical hospitals for 20 years, I also have extensive knowledge of patients who are medically as well as psychiatrically complicated. I have also worked in academia while serving as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry for the Osteopathic Medical School in Kansas City, Missouri. Additonally, I have served as Medical Director with extensive expertise in leading inpatient psychiatric hospitals and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) delivering exceptional care and innovative program management. For the past 18 years, I have specialized in providing expert witness opinions in legal mat...

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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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Samara Aldahwi, MA, PsyD

Forensic Trauma & Psychological Evaluations

Beverly Hills, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Forensic Evaluation, Trauma, Disfigurement Trauma, Chronic Stress, Legal Assessment, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Burn Injury Trauma, Evaluation, Expert Witness, Emotional Damages, Anxiety Disorders, Harassment, Clinical Report Writing, Court Testimony, PTSD, Depression, Workplace Trauma, Court Letters, Psychological Evalu

Dr. Samara Aldahwi, LMFT (CA License 111855), is a psychotherapist specializing in forensic-level psychological evaluations for legal cases, including personal injury, trauma, PTSD, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, and emotional damages. She provides detailed, court-ready clinical reports, expert analysis, letters to judges, and rapid turnaround evaluations for attorneys and legal teams. Dr. Aldahwi has experience preparing psychological evaluations for high-profile cases, including litigation against major corporations. She is known for producing precise, comprehensive, and culturally informed assessments that clearly document clinical findings, functional impairment, DSM-5 diagnoses, and the psychological impact of injury or negligence. Her background includes a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and extensive global research across seven continents focused on culture, trauma, and human behavior. She provides expert consultation, depositi...

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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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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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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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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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