Naren T. Vellanki, MD, FAPA

Louisville , Kentucky
Naren T. Vellanki, MD, FAPA Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Double Board Certified Psychiatrist

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Additional States: Indiana
  • Phone: (321) 466-4408
  • Cell: (321) 466-4408

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Psychiatry and Pediatric Psychiatry

Keywords/Search Terms:

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

Education:

B.S., The Ohio State University ; M.S., University of Toledo college of medicine; M.D., University of Toledo college of medicine; Residency & Fellowship, University of Louisville

Years in Practice:

9

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

6

Additional Information

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, involuntary commitments, psychopharmacologic treatment, and coordination with multidisciplinary treatment teams. •Tele-Psychiatrist – Providing psychiatric care to patients in Michigan and Florida, including diagnostic evaluation and medication management across inpatient and telehealth settings. Expert Witness Services: Dr. Vellanki serves as a psychiatric expert witness in medical malpractice and related legal matters, with particular emphasis on standards of care within inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Services include: •Comprehensive medical record reviews •Written expert opinions and affidavits •Depositions and trial testimony Clinical Expertise: Dr. Vellanki has extensive experience diagnosing and treating severe and complex psychiatric conditions, including: •Schizophrenia •Schizoaffective Disorder •Bipolar Disorder •Major Depressive Disorder •Autism Spectrum Disorder •Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder •Generalized Anxiety Disorder Education & Training: •B.S., Finance – Ohio State University (2011) •M.S., Biomedical Science – University of Toledo (2012) •Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Toledo (2016) •Residency & Fellowship – General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Louisville (2019 & 2021) Licensure: Licensed to practice in Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana. Contact: For expert witness inquiries or case consultations: 📧 naren.vellanki@gmail.com 📞 (321)-466-4408