Psychiatrist – Fitness for Duty Expert
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: The California Neuropsychiatric Institute
- Phone: (626) 399-1005
- Cell: (626) 399-1005
- Website: neuropsychinstitute.org/
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Neuropsychiatry and Addiction PsychiatryKeywords/Search Terms:
Psychiatric Evaluations for Physicians, Mental Health Impairment Evaluations, Psychiatric Forensic Evaluations, Return to Work Assessments, Professional Licensing Evaluations, Fitness for Duty Evaluation, Substance Use Evaluations, Physician Health Program Evaluations, Psychiatrist Expert Witness, Burnout AssessmentEducation:
Addiction Psychiatry, UCLA; Adult Psychiatry, VCU; MD, AUC School of Medicine; BS, UC IrvineYears in Practice:
15Additional Information
Dr. Sameer Hassamal is a quadruple board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in substance use disorder assessments, fitness for duty evaluations, psychiatric impairment assessments, and return-to-work determinations for healthcare professionals. He is the founder and medical director of The California Neuropsychiatric Institute and Meera Therapeutics, where he leads a team providing innovative evidence-based psychiatric care, advanced interventional treatments, clinical oversight, and cutting edge clinical trials. Dr. Hassamal holds an active California medical license and has completed advanced coursework in physician mental health, forensic psychiatry, and workplace evaluations. He is available to conduct independent psychiatric evaluations related to fitness for duty, impairment, and medical board inquiries. He is known for providing clear, objective, and timely reports tailored to regulatory and employment-related needs. His background includes experience in academic psychiatry, clinical instruction, medical leadership, and drug development. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals and is actively involved in supporting professional wellness and safety-to-practice standards. Services include: – Fitness for Duty Evaluations – Psychiatric Impairment Assessments – Return-to-Work & Accommodation Reports – Substance Use & Safety Evaluations – Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)