Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses in Georgia
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$525/hr
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Deposition Fee
$600/hr
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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.
Owner, A Psychiatry Consultancy in GA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University
Atlanta,
Georgia
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FAQs for Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a forensic psychiatry expert witness in legal proceedings?
A forensic psychiatry expert witness provides objective, professional insight into cases involving mental health issues. They can assess competency, provide diagnoses, and testify on the impact of psychiatric conditions.
What types of cases can a forensic psychiatry expert witness contribute to?
Forensic psychiatry experts often assist in criminal cases, civil litigation, family law disputes, and malpractice suits where mental health factors are involved.
How does a forensic psychiatrist evaluate a defendant's mental state?
Forensic psychiatrists use clinical interviews, psychological testing, and review of medical records to evaluate a defendant's mental state at the time of an alleged offense.
Are there subspecialties within forensic psychiatry that could be relevant to my case?
Yes, some forensic psychiatrists specialize in areas like child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, or neuropsychiatry which may be relevant depending on your case specifics.
Why is it important to have a forensic psychiatrist as an expert witness in insanity defense cases?
In insanity defense cases, a forensic psychiatrist can provide crucial testimony about the defendant's mental state during the crime, helping courts understand complex psychiatric concepts.
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