Clinical Psychologist - Johns Hopkins SoM Faculty
Contact this Expert Witness
- Phone: (301) 458-6213
- Cell: (301) 458-6213
- Website: garofanopsychologicalservices.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Psychology and Pediatric PsychiatryKeywords/Search Terms:
Clinical Psychology, Pediatric Psychology, School Psychology, Depression, Pediatric Urology, ADHD, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology, Suicide, Child Psychology, pediatric obesity and hypertension, Bladder Exstrophy, Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations, Anxiety DisordersEducation:
Pediatric Psychology Fellowship, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Ph.D., University of South Florida; MA, University of South Florida; MA, Rhode Island CollegeYears in Practice:
8Additional Information
Dr. Garofano is a highly credentialed clinical psychologist with deep expertise in pediatric psychology. He earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology with a specialization in Pediatric School Psychology from the University of South Florida and completed postdoctoral training through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, specializing in Pediatric Psychology. He is now a faculty member of the JHU SoM - Pediatric Medical Psychology Program, credentialed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he provides clinical services as a licensed clinical psychologist. His work focuses on psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral disorders, with a specialization in the intersection of complex medical conditions and psychological health. As the attending psychologist in the pediatric urology and pediatric obesity/hypertension clinics, he provides care for patients with rare and challenging medical conditions, including bladder exstrophy—an area in which his institution is the international leader. Beyond direct patient care, Dr. Garofano is an experienced researcher and educator. He has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, presented at more than 35 national and international conferences, and serves on the editorial board of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. His expertise in measurement-based care led to his appointment to the American Psychological Association’s Advisory Committee for Measurement-based Care and the Mental and Behavioral Health Registry. With a foundation in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Parent Management Training, and Motivational Interviewing, he applies a data-driven, evidence-based approach to clinical care and psychological evaluations. As an expert witness, Dr. Garofano provides clear, well-supported opinions grounded in his extensive clinical experience and research background. His expertise in pediatric psychology, psychiatric diagnoses, treatment adherence, and the psychological impact of medical conditions allows him to offer nuanced, scientifically rigorous assessments that align with best clinical practices.