Dr. Anasseril E. Daniel has over 49 years of experience in the field of Child and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his MBBS from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed a residency in Adult Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child Psychiatry from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry. Formerly, this expert served...
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This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American...
Dr. Lloyd Davis has 38 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, he went on to complete two residencies in Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General...
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This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This...
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Dr. Irfan M. Altafullah has over 35 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He received his BS from St. Francis de Sales College, his MBBS from the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, and his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in Neurology at Government Medical College Hospital in Nagpur and his Postdoctoral Training at UCLA Brain...
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This expert has over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology, specifically trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. He earned his BA from the American University and his MS and PhD in clinical psychology from Florida State University. He completed a fellowship in psychiatry at Boston University and is a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the Society...
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Dr. David Faust has 42 years of experience in the field of Psychology. He earned his BA in Psychology from Alfred University and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Ohio University. After completing his internship in Neuropsychology, he went on to complete his fellowship in Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota System. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of Rhode Island and is a...
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This multiple board certified forensic psychiatrist has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, predominantly specializing in Addictions, PTSD and Sleep Medicine. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has held top teaching and clinical positions at Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine. Currently, he is the President of a psychiatric...
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Dr. Jack N. Spector has 37 years of experience in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology. He earned his BA in Psychology from Temple University and his MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville. He did his internship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of...
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This highly qualified trauma expert specializes in trauma, violence, and post traumatic stress disorder. She received a B.A. in English, History, and Psychology from the University of Durban-Westville; a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College; an Ed.M in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University; and a EdD. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University....
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Dr. Harrison G. Pope Jr. has over 44 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BA and MPH from Harvard University and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. Today, this expert is board-certified in Psychiatry. Formerly, this expert held roles as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical...
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This expert is currently a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at a Private Psychology Practice. This expert specializes in all aspects of child custody, including child custody evaluations, parenting plans, parental alienation, mediation, reunification therapy, and domestic violence. She has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, as well as working with...
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Dr. Jerry J. Tomasovic has 54 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurology. He earned his BS from the University of Chicago and his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Pediatrics at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the UCHealth University of Colorado...
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This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience as a clinical psychiatrist and has experience in areas such as sexual harassment in the workplace, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, workplace issues and accommodations, and EEO complaints. He received his BA in psychology from the University of Albany before earning his MA in education psychology from the University of North Carolina...
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Dr. Steven Ira Dyckman has 21 years of experience in the field of Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Yeshiva University and his Doctor of Medicine from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After completing his residency in Psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Child and...
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This expert has extensive experience in clinical psychology with specialization in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. She studied at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she earned her BS in psychology and history, her MA in psychology, and her PhD in clinical psychology. Afterwards, she opened her own private clinic and has been serving as the owner and clinical...
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Dr. Charles H. Kellner has 40 years of experience in the field of Geriatric Psychiatry. He earned his BA in Italian from Cornell University and his MD from Weill Medical College Cornell University. After completing his internship in Medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center, he went on to complete a residency in Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He also completed his Research Fellowship in...
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Dr. Jeff A Sugar has 34 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BA from the New College of Florida and his MD from the UCSF School of Medicine. After completing both an internship in Psychiatry and Rotating Medicine and a residency in Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Child Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at...
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Dr. Dana Chidekel has 30 years of experience in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology. She earned her BA in Playwriting from Hampshire College and both her MA and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. She completed internships in Psychology at Glen Roberts Child Study Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,...
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Dr. Douglas E. Tucker has over 34 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. After completing his internship in Psychiatry at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, and his residency...
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What is the role of a PTSD expert witness in legal proceedings?
A PTSD expert witness provides specialized knowledge about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. They can offer insight into how PTSD may have affected a party involved in a case.
In what types of cases might a PTSD expert witness be needed?
PTSD expert witnesses are often called upon in personal injury cases, military court cases, workers' compensation claims, and any case where trauma has potentially caused PTSD.
How can a PTSD expert witness help establish causation in a legal case?
A PTSD expert can provide testimony on whether an event was traumatic enough to cause PTSD, if the plaintiff's symptoms align with a PTSD diagnosis, and if other factors could have contributed.
Are there subspecialties within the field of PTSD expertise that may be relevant to my case?
Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas such as military-related PTSD, childhood trauma-induced PTSD, or workplace-induced PTSD. The right subspecialty depends on your case specifics.
What qualifications should I look for when hiring a PTSD expert witness?
Look for professionals with advanced degrees in psychology or psychiatry, extensive experience treating or studying PTSD, and ideally prior experience serving as an expert witness.
How does Expert Institute select its PTSD expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.