Correctional Mental Health Expert Witnesses

This highly qualified Correctional Healthcare expert received an associates and bachelors degree in Nursing. He is certified as a correctional healthcare professional and a member of the national commission on correctional healthcare. He has more than 20 years of correctional nursing experience and is currently the director of nursing services for a 3,600 bed state correctional facility.

This expert began his professional career within the field of behavioral health in 1989 while working towards the obtainment of his undergraduate degree in Psychology. Since his graduation in 1991 he has worked in progressively responsible positions within mental/behavioral health, criminogenic, and substance abuse treatment modalities. This expert has served as the Program Director and Primary Therapist for a Long Term Trauma Recovery Program, as the Program Director for a co-authored program providing contracted services to PA DOC, as the Facility and AOD Director of a 185 bed Specialized Community Correctional Facility, and as the Center Director for outpatient centers which include medically assisted treatment service deliveries; to name a few. This expert has worked extensively as a behavioral therapist, from the front line to planning, designing, implementing and administering tailored programs. This expert has extensive experience maintaining full licensure, accreditation, credentialing and certification in various modalities, such as residential and outpatient venues under multiple regulatory bodies (ACA, CARF, DDAP). He has demonstrated a proficiency at managing both large and small staffs, and maintains teaching or practicing certifications in: Critical Incident Stress Management, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Therapy. In addition to his full time work, this expert serves as an adjunct professor in the Sociology and Anthropology department of Wilkes University providing instruction to undergraduate students and as part of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board. Additionally, has operated a small private practice providing program development, grant drafting, consultation and evaluation, along with counseling since 1996. This expert received his Master of Health Administration and his BA in Forensic and Clinical Psychology from Wilkes University in 1995 & 1991; respectively. This expert resides in the back mountain area of NEPA, spends his free time involved in his children’s activities, including over a decade and a half of volunteer and leadership positions for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, member of the Board of Trustees for his place of worship, coach and mentor for local Youth Soccer programs and as a devoted Husband and Father.

This board-certified psychiatrist specializes in combined psychotherapy and medication management. He received his medical degree from King George's Medical College in India and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Howard University in DC. He received specialized training in treating children and adolescents from the University of Maryland, as well as postgraduate training in Forensic Psychiatry from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has been practicing psychiatry for over 16 years, and has evaluated patients in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient and consultation-liaison.

This highly qualified expert is board certified in emergency medicine. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Syracuse. He completed his medical internship at Scripps Mercy hospital and residency at UC San Diego where he also completed a two year hospital administrative fellowship. He also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from University of California, Irvine. He has served as Senior Medical Officer, Healthcare Reform at Tri-City hospital and Medical Director for Volunteers of America. He has received numerous awards for educational excellence and has authored papers on administration, reducing wait times in emergency rooms and substance abuse. He is currently an Emergency Medicine Physician at a Veteran's Affairs hospital in CA as well as the Chief Medical Officer of a Sheriff's Detention Services Bureau which includes 7 jails in CA.

This qualified expert of Nephrology, Dialysis and Apheresis obtained his BA from New York University and his MD with Honors from the University of Brussels Medical School. He completed his Internship in Surgery and his Residency in Medicine from the Booth Memorial Medical Center and his Fellowship in Nephrology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine and is a member of multiple Nephrology, Apheresis and Blood Purification Societies. He has been President of the Annual meetings for the International Society of Blood Purification and the International Society for Apheresis. He is a reviewer for several journals related to the field of Nephrology, Medicine, Dialysis and Apheresis, a longtime author of an on-line medical information service and has 125+ publications. He has been an invited speaker and visiting professor in more than 20 countries on 5 continents. He is currently a Professor of Medicine for a Medical School in the Northeast, a Director of a Dialysis Program and the Chief of Blood Purification for a Teaching/Research Hospital, a Medical Director for a University Dialysis Center, and is a Medical Director for A Correctional Facility's Dialysis Unit.

This qualified expert of Sleep Center Administration, Geriatric Psychology, Correctional Nursing obtained her LPN from Calhoun Community College and her RN from Snead State Community College. Further, she is expected to obtain her BSN from the University of North Alabama. She is Certified in Basic Life Support, Crisis Prevention, and as a Dementia Practitioner. She is currently a Registered Nurse at a Behavioral Healthcare Clinic in the South

This expert is triple-board certified in forensic psychiatry, psychiatry, and brain injury medicine, ABPN. He has been retained in cases for plaintiff and defense. Cases include brain injury and neuropsychiatric issues (competitive sports, personal injury), criminal competency (homicide, criminal and military courts), medical malpractice (clinic, hospital, and treaters), violence assessment (armed security and FFD), sexual assault and the use of drugs (DFSA), mass tort (psychiatric damages associated with oil spill), psychiatric factors in capital crime (homicide), and, in all cases, damages. In clinical practice, this physician treats patients at TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation and Research hospital working with those with psychiatric, brain injury, brain disease, and spinal cord injuries. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry of a major medical school. This physician serves as an appointed member of the Texas Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments. He conducts psychiatric medical assessments and IMEs, including a thorough review of medical and legal records to form well-reasoned findings and opinions. He is experienced in giving testimony. He serves as a private consultant to attorneys as a non-disclosed expert. This physician holds further certification as a Medical Review Officer with expertise in Drug and Alcohol testing and toxicology. He also holds an FDA Buprenorphine Waiver to treat Opioid Use Disorders.

This multiple board certified forensic psychiatrist has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, predominantly specializing in Addictions, PTSD and Sleep Medicine. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has held top teaching and clinical positions at Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine. Currently, he is the President of a psychiatric private practice association in Virginia, and a Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at a university medical center in Richmond, Virginia.

This highly qualified expert earned her MD from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. She then went on to complete her Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Psychiatry. After her residency, she then completed her fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She subsequently obtained her certification as a Medical Review Officer. In addition, this expert is the American Psychiatric Association's Early Career Psychiatry Trustee at Large, serving on the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association. She also sits on several Councils and Committees for the APA. She is recognized as an expert in the fields of Addiction Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. This member is a member of numerous medical societies that include being a Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, a Member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, The Brooklyn Psychiatric Society, The New York State Psychiatric Association, The American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, and The Medical Society of the State of New York. This expert has published 9 articles and 1 book chapter. Formerly, this expert was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stony Brook. Currently, this expert is an Inpatient Unit Director at A New York Medical Center.

With over 20 years of experience as both a psychiatrist and a medical consultant, this expert remains very active in the field of psychiatry through his position as an attending psychiatrist and his various volunteer activities. He is a recognized psychiatrist with a multitude of awards and professional appointments. Finally, he is a certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with concentrations in Forensic, General, and Addiction Psychiatry.

This mental health expert is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and the Associate Director of a forensic psychiatry fellowship program for a large public university in Colorado. Much of his work has focused on the mental health of prison inmates, with a particular emphasis on the effects of solitary confinement. The expert earned his M.D. from the University of Maryland Medical School and completed his psychiatric internship/residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is licensed in the states of Colorado, California, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. He has also co-authored a book and nearly 30 book chapters. Among notable consulting engagements, the expert was selected to perform the independent psychiatric exam in a high-profile mass shooting trial. He is a member of the American Correctional Health Services Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.

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.

This highly qualified expert earned her BA from Emory University and her MD from Tulane University. After completing her residency in psychiatry at Tulane University, this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Emory University. She is also active in her field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. In addition, she has published over 5 articles in several journals. Formerly, she has held roles as a physician at institutions including the Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta, Townsend Recovery Center, Northlake Behavioral Health System, and the Southwest Louisiana Hospital. Currently, she is an associate program director, medical director, and an assistant professor at a university in GA.

This qualified forensic psychiatry expert received her BS in human biology from Michigan State University before earning her MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in adult psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a licensed physician in the states of Ohio and Michigan. This expert has been published five times and is a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. She currently serves as a forensic psychiatrist at an Ohio psychiatric facility, a staff psychiatrist at a major non-profit medical complex, and as an assistant professor of psychiatry at a top medical school in Ohio.

This highly qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Cornell University and his MD Commonwealth Medical College. He then went on to complete his residency in general psychiatry from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in his field as a member of numerous professional societies including the American Psychiatric Association. Formerly, he served as a staff psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. Currently, he is a general psychiatrist at a private practice in PA and a forensic psychiatrist at a healthcare company in PA.

This expert earned in psychiatry earned his BS from the University of Arizona and his MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He then completed a residency in general psychiatry at Mayo Clinic as well as a prestigious fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Cleveland Medical Center of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This expert is board certified in psychiatry and is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Arizona Psychiatric Society. He is currently an instructor of psychiatry and psychology at an academic medical center and an attending psychiatrist at an integrated health system in Arizona, where he treats civilly committed patients and medically ill patients with comorbid psychiatric illnesses.

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, specializing in forensic psychiatry, correctional psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Virginia before earning his MD from Tulane University. He subsequently completed an internship at Georgetown University Hospital, a residency at Johns Hopkins University, and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the University of California at Davis. This expert is board-certified in general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He spent 4 years working with San Quentin State Prison, where he developed the prison's first telepsychiatry program and served as both the medical director of the Correctional Treatment Center and a senior psychiatrist supervisor. Additionally, he served as the chief psychiatrist at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility and as both the statewide chief of telepsychiatry and the co-founder of the statewide medication assisted treatment program for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This expert currently serves as the CEO and founder of the forensic division for a psychiatry-focused telemedicine company based in California.