As a forensic psychiatrist, I utilize clinical experience and scientific knowledge to address psychiatric questions that arise in the legal arena. More specifically, forensic psychiatry involves performing psychiatric evaluations, such as Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), for the purpose of providing expert psychiatric opinions with written reports and/or sworn testimony.
I am board-certified in General Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, and the subspecialty of Forensic Psychiatry. I completed my residency in psychiatry at Duke University and fellowship training in forensic psychiatry at Emory University. I am a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and licensed to practice in both Florida and North Carolina.
My subspecialty training in addiction medicine is relevant to cases involving substance use disorders, including fitness for duty evaluations.
Criminal Matters
- Competency to stand trial
- Criminal responsibility (insanity evaluations)
- Involuntary intoxication
- Mitigating factors for sentencing
- Substance abuse evaluations
- Post-conviction matters
Civil Matters
- Disability evaluations
- Personal injury
- Fitness for duty, PRN evaluations
- Medical malpractice
- Dangerousness and risk assessments
- Testamentary capacity
- Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)
Retaining My Services
If you are interested in retaining my services as a forensic psychiatrist, or if you have a matter not listed above, please contact my office to discuss your needs.
If you are an individual currently represented by an attorney, it is typically preferable for your attorney to make initial contact regarding a potential forensic evaluation. This helps ensure the engagement is structured appropriately for the legal context.
Contact:
Phone: (727) 786-800
Office: 1931 Nebraska Avenue Palm Harbor, FL 34683