Expert Witnesses & Forensic Consultants Directory
Addiction & Substance Abuse
Addiction and substance abuse 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.- United States
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Laura Brown, Ph.D., Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Brown is an experienced forensic psychologist with specialized expertise in competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, violence and domestic violence risk, malingering, and psychological injury evaluations.
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Forensic Psychiatry, Brain Injury, Emotional Distress, Mental Health Factors
Dr. Adhia has been in private clinical and forensic practice for over a decade. He is triple Board-Certified in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Brain Injury Medicine by the ABPN. He treats patients at TIRR Hermann Hospital with brain injuries.
Sugar Land, TX
OSHA & Workplace Safety Expert
Board-certified and chartered safety & health executive and consultant, holding designations in the United States (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and the United Kingdom (CMIOSH).
Houston, TX
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
Elite Medical Experts
Founded in 2009, Elite Medical Experts has consulted on more than 15,000 cases. We place top-tier physicians and surgeons as expert witnesses matched to the exact needs of your case. Board-Certified, full-time, specialists with impeccable credentials.
Tucson, AZ
Award Winning Anesthesiology Expert Witness
Acute Pain, Regional, Airway injuries, Difficult Airways, Critical Care, ACLS, BLS, Trauma Emergencies, Drug errors, Narcs, Neuromuscular Blockers, Propofol Pharma, Invasive-catheters, OR fires, Simulation, Position/Nerve injuries, Sedation, Recall. Vents
Little Rock, AR
Expert Witness Referrals to Medical, Technical & Scientific Professionals
Expert Witness referrals United States and Internationally. This is a free referral to attorneys, barristers and insurance companies. View full CVs of experts on-line.
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
Emergency Medicine/Hospital Admin/Nursing Home/Forensics Expert
Dr. Vipul Kella is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician who has been practicing for 20 years and has served as a medical expert for 10 years. He has been retained in over 250 civil and criminal matters across 35 states.
Potomac, MD
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
Anesthesiologist, Transfusion & Addiction Medicine Consultant
Expert in anesthesia, transfusion, and opioid-related harm. Provides clear, evidence-based medicolegal opinions on standard of care, causation, and harm. Available for plaintiff/defense reviews, with fast turnaround and national availability.
Etobicoke, ON
Lawrence Amsel, MD, MPH
Psychiatrist, 28+ yrs, acts as an expert witness for cases re: PTSD, Personal Injury, Suicide, Psychiatric Malpractice, Complicated (Traumatic) Grief, Hospital Psychiatric Care, Medical Decision Making, Criminal Mitigation.
New York, NY
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
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
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
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
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
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
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
Joel M. Silberberg, MD - Former Professor of Psychiatry, UNLV and UF
Private Practice of Forensic psychiatry - psychic harm, closed head injury, testamentary capacity, professional competence, negligence, suicide/violence risk assessment, psychopharmacology, addictions, CST/sanity/sentencing/mitigation/death penalty.
Las Vegas, NV
Areas of Expertise:
Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (312) 371 6821
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
James G. Marx, M.D
Certified by the Amer. Board of Pain Medicine, Amer. Society of Addiction Medicine and Amer. Board of Anesthesiology.Expertise-long-term care of pain, treatment of Pain v. Addiction.Med Board Defense, analysis of complex issues. Med-mal defense.
Las Vegas, NV
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
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
Tariq M. Ghafoor, MD — Arizona Psychiatric Associates, PLC
Board Certified: Adult Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry & Forensic Psychiatry. Board Eligible: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Provides forensic psychiatric services for both civil and criminal matters and Independent Psychiatric Examinations.
Phoenix, AZ
Drug Abuse
Provides expert witness services in matters related to the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, sexual abuse, PTSD and psychopharmacology issues. Board Certified in Psychiatry. [Non-public Profile Id 50283]
Scottsdale, AZ
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Medicine & Substance Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
Daniel Sudakin, MD, MPH (Medicaltox Consulting)
Board certified in Addiction Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Preventive Medicine. Experience in academia and consulting with state and federal agencies. Clinical experience in the evaluation and management of addiction and poisoning.
Portland, OR
Addiction Psychiatry
Board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, in active clinical practice, performs IMEs, regulatory assessments of pilots, physicians, and lawyers, and consults in issues of mental health, drug/alcohol, overdose, behavioral disorders, suicide, [Non-public Profile Id 58222]
Denver, CO
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Psychiatry
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
Pain Management and Addiction Specialist
Physician Expert in clinical management of persons with pain, addiction or whose life circumstance is impacted by controlled medications such as addiction, overdose, or death. Expert in substance use disorders, substance abuse, impairment and addiction.
Fall City, WA
Clinical Drug & Psychological Consultants
Forensic psychologist specializing in the effects of drugs upon cognition, learning, and behavior. Specializing in “ability to form intent” and “eyewitness reliability”.
Courtenay / Comox, BC
Joann Ondrovik, PhD
Forensic Psychologist, 40+ yr, with expertise in addiction and substance abuse, sex offender risk and treatment, PTSD, divorce/custody and visitation, sexual abuse, civil and criminal competency, diminished capacity, etc. Experienced expert witness.
Paris, TX
Areas of Expertise:
Forensic Psychology
Tel: (903) 785-0746
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
Larry M. Nahmias MD
IME’s, Peer Review, Fitness for Duty, Dangerousness Assessments, Consultations; Civil Forensic and Occupational Psychiatry, Opiate Abuse and Dependence
Houston, TX
Thomas D. Fowlkes, MD
Correctional Physician, highly experienced. Medical Director of 140 bed detention facility. Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Cert. Corr. Healthcare Prof- Physician. Expert in deliberate indifference, prison standard of care.
Oxford, MS
Arwen Podesta, MD, FASAM
Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (eligible, Forensic Psychiatry), Asst Professor, Tulane, acts as an expert witness in matters of civil/criminal competency, capacity, IMEs, fitness for duty, psychiatric disability, addiction,
New Orleans, LA
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Medicine & Substance Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse
Tel: (504) 252-0026
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Kevin M. Passer, MD — Kevin M. Passer, MD, PA
Certified in Adult, Child, Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Pain Management, acts as an expert witness in matters of drug addiction, alcoholism, opiate abuse, PTSD, suboxone buprenorphine, schizophrenia psychosis, psychopharmacology, suicide,
Hattiesburg, MS
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Psychiatry
Tel: (601) 261-9101
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Blaise J. Wolfrum, MD — Behavioral Health Care Assoc.
Psychiatrist, specializing in anxiety, substance abuse, alcoholism, depression, behavioral problems, OCD, ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony. Visit online MentalHealthChicago.
Schaumburg, IL
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Psychiatry
Tel: (847) 895-4540
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Dr. Lawrence Robbins, MD — Robbins Headache Clinic
Expert in headache, head injury, and psychiatric aspects in pain pts.(including addictions), outstanding expert. Assistant Professor of Neurology. Perenially one of America’s Top Doctors, chosen Pain Physician of the Year,2008, by AAPM.
Northbrook, IL
Norman V. Kohn MD
Neuropsychiatrist in private practice, formerly neurology chair in a trauma center. Causation, pain, alcoholism and addiction, medical ethics, overlapping psychiatric and medical factors. Expert opinions and trial testimony.
Chicago, IL
Areas of Expertise:
Behavioral Neurology; Neuropsychiatry
Tel: (312) 443-0099
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Tim D. Lynch PhD
Psychologist in active practice, 30 yr, experienced in nursing homes, post traumatic stress, trauma/occupational injury, child custody, malingering, dementia, psychological testing, sexual harassment, addictions, provides expert opinions and testimony.
Hermitage, TN
Areas of Expertise:
Psychology — Clinical
Tel: (615) 504-4357
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Adolescent & Child Psychiatry
Board certified general, child/adolescent and addiction psychiatrist provides expert witness services in matters related to all three of these specialty areas: general psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry, and substance use and addiction disorders. [Non-public Profile Id 52061]
Birmingham, AL
Areas of Expertise:
Adolescent & Child Psychiatry
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
Forensic Addiction & Psychiatric Services, L.L.C.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION relating to alcohol/drugs, addiction, gambling, etc. Board Certified: Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry. Editor Int’l Addiction Med textbook, journal, practice guidelines. Academic publications, original research. USAF & VA reti
Cincinnati, OH