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Addiction & Substance Abuse — California

Addiction and substance abuse California expert witnesses, profiled in this directory, may consult on drug abuse treatments, alleged negligent deviations from the standard of care, negligent supervision, duty to third parties, informed consent, prescription drug overdose, overprescribed methadone, substance abuse counseling and psychotherapy, sexual abuse false memories, allegations of detoxification treatments causing nerve damage, brain injury and death and related issues in the treatment of addiction and substance abuse. These medical professionals may also provide expert witness opinions in issues involving evidence-based treatment programs, including cognitive behavioral therapy and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and non-evidence based programs, such as rapid detox treatments. These addiction and substance abuse specialists may provide expert written opinions in psychosocial therapy, treatment centers duty to provide medical care and psychological services, duty of care to reasonably foreseeable non-patient third-party risks caused by impaied patients (eg: driving while impaired), opioid treatment program (OTP) certifications and accreditations, regulatory standards for the dispensing and management of methadone, drug screening poly-substance abuse, OTP patients driving while impaired, the treatment of vulnerable populations (pregnant patients, geriatric residents, inmates, people living alone, methadone patients, patients under severe stress). These drug abuse experts may testify in matters involving opiate addiction, heroin dependency, cocaine abuse, methamphetamines, synthetic drugs, painkiller dependency and prescription drug addiction, Benzodiazepines, Valium, Oxycontin, vicodin, codeine, and other drugs of abuse, as well as in matters of drugs used in addiction treatments, including Suboxone, methadone, naltrexone and propofol (aka Diprivan) and other drugs used in the treatment of addiction, and adverse drug interactions.
 
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Dr. Teo Ernst - Board Certified Forensic Psychologist

Personal Injury, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuropsychological Testing, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Mitigation, Resentencing, Employment Evaluations, Bilingual (Spanish-English), Nursing Home Cases, Standard of Care, Neurology
Alameda, CA

Martin H. Williams, PhD — Williams Forensic Mental Health Services

Experienced clinical psychologist and forensic expert witness in criminal and civil matters such as: fitness for duty, licensing issues, emotional damage claims, competency and NGI, security clearances.
San Jose, CA

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Chula Vista, CA

Brian H. Kleiner, Ph. D., M.B.A.

Expert in sexual harassment, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, wrongful termination, discrimination, ADA, FMLA, hiring, improper employment screening, compensation, benefits/retirement plans, etc. Former HR manager for Ford Motor Co.
Fullerton, CA

Ronald H. Roberts, PhD, ABPP

Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology: Evaluations for Brain Injuries, PTSD, Disability, Employment Litigation, Toxic Exposure, Disability and related concerns, drug and alcohol abuse and mental competencies. Deposition and Trial Consultation.
San Francisco, CA

Ken Starr, M.D., FACEP

Board Certified Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Addiction Specialist expert in substance abuse treatment, drug testing and standard of care, incl. drug and alcohol detox methods, IV nutritional programs, NAD therapy, non-traditional therapies.
Arroyo Grande, CA
Areas of Expertise: Addiction Medicine & Substance Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse
Tel: (805) 242-1360
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Christina A. Sanders - Nurse Practitioner Expert Witness

Johns Hopkins educated Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years experience. Clinical expertise in coronary artery disease, angina, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, cholesterol, obesity & cardiac stress testing.
San Diego, CA

Samuel I. Miles, MD, PhD

Board Certified in General, Addiction and Forensic Psychiatry, provides independent medical evaluations, agreed medical evaluations, fitness for duty examinations, case file review, consultations and expert testimony, in a broad range of matters.
Los Angeles, CA

Barry Solof, MD, DFASAM

Addiction Medicine specialist, Medical Director of Aegis Treatment Center, Redlands, CA. Past Regional Chief of Addiction Medicine, Kaiser Permanente (15 yr), Assoc Prof, Psychology, LA City College, author of “The Therapist’s Guide to Addiction Medicine”
Palm Springs, CA
Areas of Expertise: Addiction Medicine & Substance Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse
Tel: (626) 590-5800
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Orbit Health

Orbit Health’s forensic experts are available for psychiatric and/or medical consultation and expert witness services. Our providers are board-certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, among others.
Calabasas, CA

Matthew J. Steiner, MD, QME

Board certified psychiatrist, Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry, practicing in adult, adolescent and youth psychiatry, workers’ comp., forensic, mental health, behavioral health, addiction medicine, mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders,
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychiatry, General
Tel: 855-855-0525
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Howard B. Moss, MD

Addiction Psychiatry expert on diagnosis and treatment of alcohol, alcoholism, drugs and drug use disorders in both adults and adolescents.
La Jolla, CA

Amyanne C. Freeburg, Psy.D., ABPP

Board Certified Forensic Psychology, Qualified Medical Evaluator, provides psychological evaluations in civil and criminal litigation, and Workers’ Compensation, incl. evaluation of emotional distress and psychological injury , competency to stand trial,
Bakersfield, CA

Thomas C. Lawson, CFE, CII

Background Checks, Negligent Hiring/Retention/Supervision/Training/Improper Employment Screening/FCRA Compliance/40+ years in HR/Founded Oldest Factual Employment Screening Company in U.S.(First of my kind)100% Case Success Rate. No Daubert. 38 Cases.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Terence Sean McGee, MD, MRO

Addiction Medicine. Experienced in high-profile cases. Medical Review Officer. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel. Also qualified in Federal Court.
Malibu, CA
Areas of Expertise: Alcohol, Drugs, DUI
Tel: 310-457-2025
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Melissa Richman, Psy.D, LCSW, DAPA

In fee for service private psychotherapy practice, 18+ yr., formerly at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, specializes in working with entertainment, media, and high profile clientele on divorce, family law, sex addiction, addiction and mental health, etc.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychology — Clinical
Tel: (310) 278-9702
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John H. Fullerton, MD, MRO, CMD, CFP, FACP, AGSF, FAAHPM — Hampton Health, Ltd.™

Board Certified Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Addiction Medicine; Fellow, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, practice focus in Geriatrics; Expert Witness in related areas, incl: Elder Abuse, Long-Term Care, Wound Care, End-of-Life issues, Wrongful Death
San Francisco, CA

Francis Abueg, PhD, TraumaResource Clinical & Forensic Psychology

Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) expert witness and evaluator of PTSD and other mental disorders; 1991 Congressional testimony on ethnic minority Vietnam veterans; over 100 trials/depos: 5 California counties, Washington, Georgia and Alaska
Sunnyvale, CA

Joel M. Berger, MS, DC, DABCN, QME

Qualified Medical Evaluator acts as an expert witness in neuro-muscular injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, disc injuries, radiculopathies, vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, impairment, apportionment, blood chemistry analysis, chemical addiction,
Cupertino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Chiropractic
Tel: (408) 973-9586
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Rick Chavez, MD, ABPM, ABAM, ABFM

Pain Medicine and Addiction Medicine specialist, UCLA Clinical Asst Professor, consultant to the California Medical Board, California Attorney General, DEA, FBI, LA County DA. Expert in opioid drugs, substance use disorders and the care of pain patients.
Redondo Beach, CA

Steven L. Duckor, MD

Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, in gastroenterology and hepatology private practice 38 yr, specializes in chemical substance and drug abuse. Past Chief of Staff, Chapman Medical Center, Medical Director of the Positive Achievement Center since 1979
Tustin, CA

James J. Park, PhD — Forensic Psychologist

Provides expert witness services in matters of: child custody; PTSD; psychological aspects of personal injury; child physical and sexual abuse; sex offender evaluation; alcoholism and addictions. Calif. Dept. of Corrections/Parole experience.
Chico, CA
Areas of Expertise: Child Sex Abuse; Child Sexual Abuse
Tel: (530) 894-7275
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Mace Beckson, M.D., Forensic Psychiatrist & Expert Witness

Board Certified Addiction Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Suicidology, provides expert witness testimony, with special expertise in: alcohol and drug abuse/addictions; suicide and suicide risk assessment; PTSD; brain injury
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Addiction Psychiatry
Tel: (310) 966-1907
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