Pediatric Psychiatry Expert Witnesses in Maryland

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Medical Malpractice, Child Abuse, Substance Abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, Inpatient Psychiatry, Baker Act, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Competency, Behavioral Health Hospital

Dr. Vellanki is a double board certified psychiatrist with nine years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in both inpatient and telehealth psychiatric care. Certifications: Board-certified in General Psychiatry Board-certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Expert Witness Services: Dr. Vellanki has experience serving as an expert witness in medical malpractice cases, providing critical insights into psychiatric care standards, diagnosis, and treatment, particularly for patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals. He offers comprehensive reviews, depositions, and testimony related to cases involving psychiatric care for both children and adults. Clinical Experience: Dr. Vellanki is a highly experienced psychiatrist delivering inpatient psychiatric care and tele-psychiatry services. His practice involves diagnosing and treating patients admitted to the psychiatric hospital on both voluntary and involuntary bases. He specializes in managing a wide range of severe menta...

Woodbine, Maryland

Psychology, Pediatric Psychiatry - 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 Disorders

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 ex...

Baltimore, Maryland

Pediatric Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry - autism, intellectual disability, aggression, self-injurious behavior, challenging behaviors, psychopharmacology, behavioral interventions, catatonia, electroconvulsive therapy, restraint and seclusion, residential treatment

I have worked for the past 17 years managing an inpatient hospital unit dedicated to the care of children, adolescents and young adults with autism and other forms of neurodevelopmental disability who present with comorbid psychiatric and behavioral pathology. I have extensive experience in the psychopharmacological and behavioral management of such youth, as well as the myriad complementary interventions and services they may require. I am very familiar with the standard of care for such individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including usage of restraint and seclusion, as well as issues related to school and residential placements. I have additional expertise in pediatric catatonia, and the usage of electroconvulsive therapy in the treatment of childhood mood, psychotic and catatonic disorders. I have provided expert witness services over the past 8 years in a variety of cases involving best clinical and educational practices, psychopharmacology, restraint and s...