Expert Witnesses & Forensic Consultants Directory
Addiction & Substance Abuse — United States
Addiction and substance abuse United States 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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Sanford M. Silverman, MD
Providing expert testimony, IME’s, or other evaluation in the following areas: Chronic Pain Opioid Addiction Pain and Addiction Interventional Pain Management Opioid Detoxfication Suboxone Prescription Drug Abuse
Boca Raton, FL
Justin Wasserman, MD
Board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management, 18+ yr, expert in intractable chronic pain cases and in the treatment of opioid addiction (US DEA certified in buprenorphine opioid addiction management). Experienced expert witness
Bethesda, MD
Areas of Expertise:
Physiatry & Rehabilitation — Pain Medicine; Pain Medicine — Physiatry
Tel: (301) 263-8000
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
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
Linda S. Austin, MD
Clear, simple, articulate expert testimony in psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, malpractice, PTSD, divorce and child custody, testamentary capacity and undue influence, anxiety, depression, bullying, anxiety, depression.
Charleston, SC
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
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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.
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
Laurence Westreich, MD
Board certified psychiatrist (general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry), specialized in the treatment of patients dually diagnosed with addiction and mental disorders, consultant to the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
New York, NY
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
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
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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Adrian B. Blotner, MD — Pain Medicine & Psychiatry
Board certified in Psychiatry and Pain Medicine, specialized in the comprehensive management of chronic pain, mood, anxiety, and sleep disorders, 30+ years, including non-surgical physical techniques, non-addictive medications. Former Assoc. Professor
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Lawson F. Bernstein Jr., M.D.
Provides neuropsychiatric consulting and expert witness services, including matters involving: Neurotoxicology; Neuropsychopharmacology; substance abuse and medically complicated detoxification protocols; acute and chronic effects of alcohol/drugs
Pittsburgh, PA
Scott M. Davis, MD, MA, FASAM
Internist and Addiction Medicine Specialist. Former Addiction Medicine Physician for the Betty Ford Center and Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine --provides expert witness services in matters related to addiction and substance abuse.
Gainesville, VA
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction & Substance Abuse
Tel: (207) 3567153
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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
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Benjamin A. Carey, MD
Certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, an Forensic Psychiatry, 29+ yr experience, experienced in disability evaluations (6,000+), serves as an Agreed Medical Evaluator and as an expert witness, in civil, criminal and military
Virginia Beach, VA
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Medicine & Substance Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse
Tel: (757) 481-7301
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Dr. David Greenfield — The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction
Dr. Greenfield reviews case files and provides expert witness and legal testimony on Internet addiction, pornography, and cyber-sex cases, including divorce, criminal and other work related issues.
West Hartford, CT
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Coral Springs, FL
Brealyn Sellers, MD
Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry, 12 yr practice, serves as an expert witness in related areas, including: prescription abuse; drug dependence; opiates; methadone; alcohol; benzo-diazepines; depression; anxiety; psychosis; substance abuse
New York, NY
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Psychiatry
Tel: (917) 912-1604
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David Salvage, MD, FAPM
Forensic and Addiction Psychiatry specialist, 30+ yr, including psychosomatic medicine, serves as an expert witness in criminal and civil matters, incl. dementia evaluations, not guilty reason of insanity, impulse control disorders, DUI, DWI,
New York, NY
Areas of Expertise:
Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (212) 431-1510
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Lawrence B. Erlich, MD
Board-certified in forensic psychiatry, 45+ yr in practice, experienced expert witness, criminal and civil cases, in matters including addiction psychiatry, custody evaluations, IMEs, medical malpractice, competency to stand trial, fitness for duty, etc.
Celebration, FL
Areas of Expertise:
Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (407) 852-8882
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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
Michael A. Wolfson, MD, MPH
Toxic exposures and injuries as well as alcohol and substance abuse expert witness provides forensic toxicology, toxicologic site assessments, OSHA and EPA complaince services, etc. Boarded in Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine
Dewitt, NY
Areas of Expertise:
Environmental Toxicology (Entox)
Tel: (315) 449-1707
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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
Mario Finkelstein MD
Board Certified Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Psychosomatic, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, performs independent medical exams (IMEs) and expert witness services.
Morristown, NJ
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Psychiatry
Tel: (201) 871-0021
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Barry H Roth MD
Board Certified in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, experienced in substance abuse and aging. Provides evaluations and expert witness testimony in matters such as PTSD, disability, guardianship
Brookline, MA
Areas of Expertise:
Geriatric Psychiatry
Tel: (617) 734-3572
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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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James L. Baker, MD, MPH — New England Life & Hospice
Consultant on addiction and overdose prevention. Former Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Medical Director, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony.
Holden, MA
Areas of Expertise:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Tel: (508) 769-3426
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T.R. Treese, MD, PA
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Psychopharmacologist, with expertise in Addiction Medicine, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony
Miami, FL
Areas of Expertise:
Addiction Psychiatry
Tel: (305) 667-7171
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Gary J. Horwitz, MD
General and Forensic Psychiatrist in private practice, part-time faculty, Univ. of Rochester, provides expert witness opinions and trial testimony, with specific expertise in chemical dependency, addiction and coexisting psychiatric disorders
Rochester, NY
Areas of Expertise:
Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (585) 473-5705
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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
Limited public information. For more, contact us.