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This expert earned his BS in pharmacy from the University of Georgia, and began his professional career working as a pharmacist at Big B Drugs, Rite Aid Pharmacy and Oconee Family Pharmacy in Georgia. After working at a pharmacist for nearly a decade, he went on to earn his MD from Mercer University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in anesthesia and a fellowship in pain management at Georgia Health Sciences University. This expert is board certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine and addiction medicine, and is an active member of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He has served as a staff anesthesiologist at Georgia Health Sciences University, an interventional pain management physician at Ancora Pain Recovery, and a physician at Spine Center Atlanta. Currently, this expert serves as a staff anesthesiologist at a VA medical center in Georgia, and an anesthesiologist at an anesthesiology group.
Staff Anesthesiologist, A VA Medical Center in GA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Mercer University School of Medicine
Greensboro,
Georgia
This qualified expert of Addiction Psychiatry completed his undergrad and MD in Canada at the McGill University. He completed his post-doc Residency and Fellowship in Psychiatry and Pharmacology in Canada at the University of Toronto. He is Board Certified in the US in Psychiatry & Neurology and in Addiction Psychiatry. He is a member of multiple Addiction Psychiatry Medical Associations and has published 200+ Publications on Addiction Psychiatry Research. He is currently a Professor of Psychiatry at a Top Medical University, the Director of a Top University's Addiction Center, and is the Chief Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director at a Top University Hospital.
Professor, A prestigious TN medical school
Doctor of Medicine (MD), McGill University
Nashville,
Tennessee
This expert has considerable experience in organizational compliance oversight for mental health facilities. She earned her B.A. in Criminal Justice and her Master's in Health Administration from Saginaw Valley State University. The expert is a credentialed LBSW and QMHP and QIDP in the state of Michigan, here she worked in the mental health field for 12 years. Most recently, she was a Support Coordinator and Recipient Rights Advisor/Investigator for the Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority until 2015. The expert now works in Florida as a Regulatory Compliance Leader for a large medical center.
Regulatory Quality Compliance Leader, A Medical Center in Florida
Master of Science (MS), Saginaw Valley State University
Clearwater,
Florida
This highly qualified expert is in private practice representing an institute of pain management in Florida. He was formerly the medical director and CEO of Comprehensive Pain Medicine. He is board certified in Anesthesiology with added qualifications in pain management from the American Board of Anesthesiology and a Diplomate in Pain Medicine from the American Board of Pain Medicine. This expert is also a Diplomate in Addiction Medicine from the American Board of Addiction Medicine. His practice consists of interventional and medical treatment of chronic pain and opioid addiction. He is the past-president of the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (FSIPP) and the past president Broward County Medical Association. This expert currently serves on the board of FSIPP and ASIPP (American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians) as a director at large. He is the author of articles and letters in publications such as Anesthesiology, the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, the Canadian Journal of Anesthesiology and Pain Physician. He has also lectured nationally on topics including interventional pain management, controlled substance management and addiction issues, prescription drug abuse, and in the area of forensic medicine.
Medical Doctor, An Institute of Pain Management
Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College
Pompano Beach,
Florida
This highly qualified and awarded expert is double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. Currently this expert is a clinical assistant professor and the chief of forensic psychiatry at a major medical school. He earned his MD at the University of Florida, completed his residency training in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at University of California Davis. Along with his clinical responsibilities, this expert is actively involved in publications and presentations. As a forensic psychiatrist, he evaluates individuals involved in both civil and criminal court proceedings. This expert has expertise in multiple areas of psychiatry, including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, major depressive disorder and other mood disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other stressor-related disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use disorders, neurocognitive disorders, intellectual disability, and personality disorders.
Chief, Forensic Psychiatry, A university-affiliated medical center in FL
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of South Florida, Muma College of Business
Tampa,
Florida
This highly qualified, dual board-certified expert has over 40 years of experience in his field. He completed his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario, his residency training in psychiatry at McMaster Univerity, and his fellowship in addiction medicine at Homewood Health Center in Ontario, Canada. He subsequently pursued a masters of management in healthcare at Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. This expert is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as well as a frequently invited lecturer in the substance abuse space. In addition, he has contributed to his field, having authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 3 book chapters. He is currently an associate professor of clinical psychiatry and director of the addiction psychiatry fellowship program at a prominent medical school in Tennessee. He also serves as the medical director of a university affiliated medical center and as the medical director of an addiction treatment facility in the Southeast.
Medical Director, An Addiction Treatment Facility in TN
Master of Management in Health Care (MMHCC), Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University
Nashville,
Tennessee
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What Can a Mental Health Expert Witness Opine On?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on changing negative thought patterns.
Psychotherapy
Talk therapy to explore emotions and behaviors.
Medication Management
Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications.
Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with multiple participants.
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support during a mental health crisis.
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Practices to enhance awareness and relaxation.
FAQs for Mental Health Expert Witnesses
What is a mental health expert witness?
A mental health expert witness is a qualified clinician who evaluates psychological conditions for legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, providing reports, testifying, and clarifying mental health issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insight of a mental health expert witness?
A mental health expert witness assists in criminal responsibility, competency, personal injury, PTSD, trauma, malpractice, child custody, workplace stress, and disability claims.
How can a mental health expert witness assist in assessing testimonial reliability?
A mental health expert witness assesses testimonial reliability by evaluating a witness’s psychological state, memory, suggestibility, and potential mental health factors affecting accuracy.
What qualifications should counsel require of a mental health expert witness?
Counsel should require a mental health expert witness to have relevant licensure, board certification, forensic training, clinical experience, and prior testimony experience.
How does a mental health expert witness evaluate competency to stand trial?
A mental health expert witness evaluates competency to stand trial by assessing the defendant’s understanding of the legal process and ability to consult with their attorney.
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