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Jonathan S. Rutchik MD, MPH, FACOEM, FAAN

Associate Professor/
Neurology and Occupational Environmental Medicine

UCSF

35 Miller Avenue
Suite 331
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 381-3133 Alternate: (415) 606-1465 Fax: (415) 381-3131 Email: jsrutch@neoma.com Website: www.neoma.com

Specialties

Neurology, Occupational Medicine, Neurotoxicology, Metals (Aluminum, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Manganese, Thallium, Tin, Zinc), Solvents, Pesticides, Carbon Monoxide, Electromyography, Environmental Exposures, Chemical Exposures, Toxic Neuropathy, Mold, Head Injuries, Head Trauma, Concussion, Chronic Pain. Neurological Fitness for Duty; police, firefighter, commercial driver, safety sensitive positions.

Degrees/Licenses

MD; MPH; FACOEM; FAAN

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Mark I. Levy MD, DLFAPA

Medical Director

Forensic Psychiatric Associates LP

655 Redwood Highway, Suite 271
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 388-8040 Fax: (415) 634-2400 Email: forensics@fpamed.com Website: www.fpamed.com

Specialties

I am the founder and Medical Director of Forensic Psychiatric Associates, LP, a group of 23 expert consultants in forensic psychiatry and psychology. We provide evidence-based opinions using records, (neuro)psychological testing and independent medical evaluations. We handle mass torts and multi-plaintiff litigation. Our experts hold credentials and board certifications from the top institutions in the country.

Our specialties include:Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry (child custody, child sexual abuse / trauma, juvenile justice, autism spectrum disorders), Personal Injury Law (PTSD, traumatic brain injury, risk assessments), Employment Law (discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, fitness for duty, risk assessment, harassment), Standards of Care (boundary violations, psychopharmacology, psychological and neuropsychological testing), Probate Law (will contests, testamentary capacity, undue influence), Substance Abuse & addiction (professional licensing issues, fitness for duty, criminal responsibility, Medical Review Officer (MRO) assessments), Criminal Law (responsibility, insanity defense, diminished capacity), Civil Law (wrongful death, civil competencies and capacities, NIED / IIED and multi-plaintiff litigation).

Degrees/Licenses

Our group includes triple- or double- board certified forensic psychiatrists (Medical Board, Board of Psychiatry and Board of Forensic Psychiatry), several neuropsychologists, and a forensic autism expert.

Formal Education

Our experts hold credentials and board-certifications from the top institutions in the country, including: Stanford University, Northwestern University, University of California at Berkeley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Davis, Yale University, University of Texas, University of Arizona, University of Utah, Princeton University, Southern Illinois University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard Medical School, Dartmouth College, New York University, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, University of Kansas, Emory University, Duke University, Fielding Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology, Cleveland Marshal College etc.

Registration and Licenses

MD (CA, HI); DEA, QME (currently inactive).

Previous/Current Position

Assoc. Clinical Professor/Psychiatry, UCSF; Faculty UCSF and San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute; Former Chairman San Francisco Foundation for Psychoanalysis; Media Medical Expert.

Honors/Awards

Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association.

Prof. Affiliations

UCSF, Dept. of Psychiatry, Assoc. Clinical Professor; Distinguished Life Fellow of American, California and Northern California Psychiatric Associations; Member of International Psychoanalytic Assn.; former officer & board member, San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute and Society; American Academy of Psychiatry and The Law; Founder and former Chairman San Francisco Foundation for Psychoanalysis; Psych. lecturer to Bar Association of San Francisco.

Publications

18 publications including "The Use of Forensic Psychiatry in Catastrophic Injury and Multi-Party Litigation" BNA (Bloomberg) Insight, (13:23 Dec. 2013). "Stressing The Point: PTSD - What It Is and What It Is Not" For The Defense, Defense Research Institute, Nov. 1995. "Shrink in the Courtroom," (2000) and "Assessing the Truth," (2000), San Francisco Attorney Magazine.

Prior Expert

More than 500 civil cases involving allegations of psychological injury. Defense: plaintiff 65% - 35%. PTSD, ADA, FEHA, Sexual harassment, psychotic states, incest, depression, drug/alcohol abuse, phobias; Psychiatric malpractice: Wrongful death, sexual or financial impropriety. More than 400 depositions; testified at trial in Federal and State Court 60 times.

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Saul Rosenberg, PhD

Assoc. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCSF

Offices in Marin County and Berkeley
California
Phone: (415) 925-3086 Email: saulrosenbergphd@gmail.com

Specialties

PTSD, Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders, Assessment of PTSD Symptom Validity and Malingering, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Transportation Accidents, Will Contests, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Employment.

Degrees/Licenses

PhD, Clinical Psychology, CA License PSY5596.

Formal Education

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology, University of California, San Francisco - Mount Zion Hosp., 1978; Certificate in Psychoanalysis, San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, 1999; PhD in Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University, 1975; MA, Psychology, Queens College, City University of New York, 1973; BA, Psychology, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1968.

Registration and Licenses

Psychologist CA PSY5596

Previous/Current Position

Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; Private Practice of Clinical and Forensic Psychology; Director, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Kaiser-South San Francisco; Principal Investigator, NIMH grant on diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, UCSF-Mount Zion Hospital, San Francisco, CA.

Honors/Awards

Life Member, American Psychological Association.

Prof. Affiliations

American Psychological Association, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Society for Personality Assessment, Society for Behavioral Medicine, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Gerontological Society of America.

Publications

Multimethod Assessment of PTSD in Psychological Injury Evaluations, Society for Personality Assessment, Annual Meeting, 2022. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, 2014, Encyclopedia of Neurological Sciences, M.J. Aminoff & R.B. Daroff, (Eds.), Elsevier; Evidence-Based Forensic Psychological Assessment of Validity and Malingering of PTSD, 2018, Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies; Invited Congressional Testimony on PTSD, U.S. House of Representatives, Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee, 110th Congress; Multi-Method Personality and Psychopathology Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury, 2009, Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment; Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy for Depression, E. E. Beckham, & W. R. Lieber (Eds.) Handbook of Depression, Treatment Assessment and Research, 1985, Dorsey Press; Assessing Interpersonal Problems in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, 1991, in L. E. Beutler & M. Crago (Eds.). Psychotherapy Research, American Psychological Association Press.

Prior Expert

Approximately 360 civil cases, 210 depositions, testified at trial 20 times. PTSD, Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders, mild TBI, Transportation Accidents, Will Contests, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Employment.

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James G. Tappan MD

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

James G. Tappan, MD

20 W. 3rd Avenue, #602
San Mateo, CA 94402-7115
Phone: (650) 347-5065 Alternate: (650) 642-0149 Email: jgtobg@msn.com

Specialties

Board-certified in Obstetrics-Gynecology; Expertise in Laparoscopy, Peer Review, Standard of Care, Causation. Expert witness experienced in case review, report preparation, testimony at deposition and trial; plaintiff and defense. Criminal cases involving alleged sexual assault. Evaluation of the impact of accidents on pregnancy outcome.

Degrees/Licenses

BA, MD (CA), FACOG, FACS.

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Arnold R. Rabin MD

Ophthalmology Specialist

Mill Valley Eye Center

61 Camino Alto,
Ste. 100A
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 380-1950 Fax: (415) 963-4367 Email: synapdoc@gmail.com Website: www.marineyemds.com

Specialties

Expert in Ophthalmology; Eye injuries; Eye surgery; Surgical complications; Decreased Vision; Medical Malpractice; Neuro-ophthalmology; Industrial medicine; Disability; Glaucoma; Cataract; Laser; Retina; Visual assessment; Medical instrumentation; Electrodiagnosis; ERG-VEP; Biomedical engineering; Genetics.

Degrees/Licenses

BEE, MSEE, MD (CA, NY, MA).

Formal Education

Harvard Medical School, Ophthalmology Resident, 1978-81; MD, Boston University, 1977; Clinical Fellow, Harvard Medical School, 1978-81; MSEE, Biomedical Engineering, Northeastern University, 1972; BEE, Electrical Engineering, City College of New York, 1969.

Registration and Licenses

MD.

Previous/Current Position

Research Associate, Harvard Medical School; Clinical Fellow Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital; Visiting Professor; University of British Columbia; Attending Ophthalmologist, UCSF. Fellowship Retina and Vitreous.

Honors/Awards

Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology.

Prof. Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology; San Francisco Medical Society; Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society; Clinical Faculty, UCSF; California Medical Association.

Publications

Numerous publications including "Retinal Toxicity of Miconazole."

Prior Expert

Extensive: Personal injury, California Medical Reviewer (CMRI), Medical malpractice, chart review, testimony at deposition and trial over 25 years experience.

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S. L. Shefrin MD

Chief of Neurology

Marin General Hospital

111 Second St.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone: (415) 380-1950 Fax: (415) 963-4367 Email: synapdoc@gmail.com

Specialties

General Neurology; Personal Injury Evaluations; Whiplash; Post Concussive Syndrome; Neck and Back Pain; Headache; Memory Loss; Weakness; Trauma; Toxic Exposure; Malpractice; Carpal Tunnel; Disability Claims; Seizures; Stroke; Parkinson's; Multiple Sclerosis.

Degrees/Licenses

MD.

Formal Education

MD, 1978; Neurology Residency, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center (1982-1985); Internal Medicine Residency, McGill University, (1978-1981); Fellow, Electroencephalography and Neuro-ophthalmology, University of CA, San Francisco (1985-1986); Fellowship in Parkinson's disease and Movement disorders (1998-2000).

Registration and Licenses

MD (CA).

Previous/Current Position

Chief of Neurology, Marin General Hospital; Attending Neurologist UCSF - Mt. Zion Hospital; Assistant Neurologist, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.

Honors/Awards

Certified American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, 1988; Certified American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981; (Double Boarded).

Prof. Affiliations

American Academy of Neurology; American Academy of Internal Medicine.

Publications

Many, including "Therapeutic Advances in Parkinson's disease." Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs. October, 1999.

Prior Expert

Extensive: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Chart Review, Arbitration, Testimony at Deposition and Trial, Plaintiff and Defense. Over 20 years experience.

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Forensic Psychiatric Associates Medical Corp

Medical Director, Assoc. Clinical ProfessorPsychiatry, UCSF

Mark I. Levy

655 Redwood Highway, Suite 271
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 388-8040 Fax: (415) 634-2400 Email: mark@levymd.com Website: www.fpamed.com

Specialties

5 Forensic Psychiatrists; 2 Forensic Neuropsychologists; Mass Tort Litigation; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - accidents, slip & fall, disaster, violence, loss/bereavement, death/divorce, sexual abuse/harassment, incest, rape/molestation, pain (PTSD symptoms: anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, flashbacks, extreme moodiness, hyper-vigilance, fearfulness, reduced performance, sexual dysfunction); ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act; Psychoanalysis; Psychotherapy; Psychopharmacology; Boundary Violations; Malpractice; Testamentary capacity/undue influence/will contests; Child Psychiatry & Custody Disputes; Autism; Traumatic Brain Injury; substance Abuse; Hospital & Emergency Psychiatry; Board Certified Adult, Child, Adolesent and Forensic Psychiatrist Anlee Kuo, JD, MD, Board Certified Adult and Forensic Psychiatrists Mark Levy MD, David Kan Md, Charles Saldanha MD and James Armontrout MD; Board Certified Forensic Neuropsychologist Ronald Roberts PhD; Neuropsychologist Sarah Hall PhD.

Degrees/Licenses

MD (CA, HI). Diplomate of the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology, Adult & Forensic Psychiatry.

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Anish S. Shah MD

CEO and Medical Director of Siyan Clinical Co.

480 Tesconi Circle
Suite B
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 206-7268 2 Alternate: (707) 696-8045 Fax: (707) 206-7254 Email: a.shah@siyahclinical.com Website: www.expertwitnesspsychiatrist.com

Specialties

Psychiatry; Researcher; Expert Witness

Degrees/Licenses

Medical License, CA, 2003 - Present; DEA License, CA, 2003-Present; Medical Practice License, India, 1995-Present; QME for OA, 2012 - Present.

Formal Education

Medical License, Psychiatry, University of Illinois, 2003-Present; Medical Practice License, Medical University India, 1995-Present

Registration and Licenses

DEA License 2003, QME for CA Workers Compensation. Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate.

Previous/Current Position

Currently CEO and Medical Provider of Siyan Clinical Co.; CEO and Medical Director of Napa State Hospital 2011-2012; Sonoma County Mental Health - Psychiatrist, 2005-Present.

Honors/Awards

Chair of Education Committee, University of Illinois, 2003; Chair, Discussion Group, University of Illinois, 2004; Class Representative of Psychiatry Residents, University of Illinois 2000.

Prof. Affiliations

American College of Physician Executives, American Psychiatric Assoc., California Psychiatric Assoc., Indian Medical Assoc., Sonoma County Bar Assoc., Marin County Bar Assoc.

Publications

(9 publications) Evaluation of Malingering Patient with Chronic Pain - Sonoma Medicine, 2015; Traumatic Reactions After Wild Fires; Common Reactions and Coping - Sonoma Medicine, Winter Issue: 29-32; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Law Enforcement Officers - Fort Journal of Neuroscience & Psychology, Volume 1 - Issue 3: 1-14

Prior Expert

Performed Expert Witness Reports, Fitness for duty Evaluations for both Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys

Edward J. Hyman, PhD

R. Nevitt Sanford Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, Emeritus, Center for Social Research

Director, California Institute of Forensic Sciences

39 Seacape Drive
Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone: (415) 388-4479 Alternate: (415) 971-9725 Email: psychologyexpert@hotmail.com

Specialties

Criminal-serious felonies; capital/special circumstances. Violence and Sexual Violence Risk Assessment. Competency, Sanity, Non-Sanity Defenses of Mitigation and Exculpation. Sentencing in state and federal matters Employment Law incl: Discrimination (age, sex, ethnicity, and ADA), Wrongful Termination; Sexual Harassment/Assault; Trauma; Psychiatric/Psychological Malpractice; Police Misconduct; Psychodiagnostic Assessment; review other expert's work. Custody Evaluation reviews.

Degrees/Licenses

PhD; C. Phil.; AB; Lic. Psychologist, CA. Board of Medical Quality Assurance, State of Hawaii Psychology Board; Board Cert., Forensic Clinical Psychology; Fellow, California Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Formal Education

Senior Fellow, Center for Social Research; PhD, UC Berkeley; C. Phil., UC Berkeley; Graduate Studies, Dept. of Psychology and Social Relations, Harvard University; AB, Psychology & Middle East Languages & Cultures, Columbia College, Columbia University.

Registration and Licenses

Lic. Psychologist, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, State of Ca., Hawaii Psychology Board; Lic. Marriage Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences Examiners, State of Ca.; Cert.: Special Master, Divorce and Mediation Law, No. Ca. Mediation Center, Joan Kelly, Ph.D.; Cert.; ADA evaluation/consultation Psychopathy, Hare PCL-R-2 and other Psychopathy measures, child custody evaluations, sexual abuse and violence risk assessments, forensic hypnosis, criminal responsibility, assessment of psychopathy, Amer. Academy of Forensic Psychology; Cert.: Rorschach Performance Assessment System R-PAS, Advanced Cert.: Adults, Children & Adolescents, Forensic Rorschach, Rorschach Performance Assessment System R-PAS, Rorschach Research Foundation; MMPI/MMPI-2, Forensic Psychological Assessment, Neuropsychology, Ca. Psychological Assoc., Forensic MMPI-2, Caldwell Reports, Alex Caldwell, Ph.D., Amer. Academy of Forensic Psychology; Assessment of Temporary and Permanent Impairment and Disability, CSIMS.

Previous/Current Position

Director, California Institute of Forensic Sciences; R. Nevitt Sanford Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry and Law Emeritus, Center for Social Research, Berkeley; Director, National Institute of Forensic and Behavioral Sciences; Assist. Dean, Joint Medical Education Program, UC Berkeley/UCSF; Director, Doctoral Program and Assistant Professor, University of San Francisco, SF; Visiting Professor, Dominican University; Lecturer, UC Berkeley; On-Air Consultant: NBC, ABC, CBS & CNN Network News, Frontline. Correspondent, Huntley-Brinkley Report, NBC Network News.

Honors/Awards

Fellow, California Institute of Forensic Sciences; Fellow, Am. Assoc. for Advancement of Science; Diplomate, Forensic Clinical Psychology; Outstanding Faculty Researcher, USF; Presidential Fellow, Univ. of CA.; Trustee, Am. Child Abuse Prevention Soc.; Consultant, US DOJ; State of California DOJ; Dir., Inst. of Forensic Sciences, UC-Berkeley; Who's Who In The Frontier of Science and Technology, Who's Who in America; Recruiting Committee, Columbia University, Columbia College, Chair; Alumni Admissions Committee, Columbia College; Board, No. Ca. Alumni Assoc., Columbia University; Columbia College Deans Award, 2009.

Prof. Affiliations

Amer. Psych. Assoc.; Am. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science; Am. Child Abuse Prevention Society, Trustee; Am. Orthopsychiatric Assoc.; Am. Assoc. of University Professors; Am. College of Forensic Psychology; Am. Board of Forensic Medicine, Diplomate and Fellow; Am. Board of Psychological Specialties, Diplomate and Fellow, Member, Examination Committee; Am. Psychology Law Society, Founding Member; International Society of Political Psychology, Member; Int'l Soc. for Applied Psychology; International Society of Political Psychology. Society for Psychological Assessment.

Publications

numerous incl: LIFE STRESS S.B. Day, Ed., VanNostrand Reinhold Medical Series, Child Abuse and Stress: Sociosituational Interpretation; "Are Competency Exams Competent?", Annals of American College of Forensic Psychology, 1996; "Ethical and Legal Challenges to Psychodiagnostic Evidence," Society for Personality Assessment Forensic Issues, 2003; "Parental - Child Alienation Syndrome: Reformulation for the New Millennium," Annals of American College of Forensic Psychology, 2003; Theodore Kaczynski: A Case Study, Society of Personality Assessment, 2012, MMPI-2 v MMPT-2RF in Forensics Applications, Society of Personality Assesment 2014.

Prior Expert

PLAINTIFFS:DISCRIMINATION; Lagrone v IBC Wonderbread (race/sex), Bravo v Pillsbury (sex); Mukihtiar v CSU (race/ethnicity); Rasczewski v DOD (age), Rose-Lee v UC (race/sex); Getten v Sanwa Bank (religious); Mullen v G.E. Westinghouse (sexual/assault); DEFENSE: Carillo v. Lake County College [child sexual abuse]; Gruwell v CircuitSales (sex/harass.); Police Misconduct: PLANTIFFS: Alire v SanPedro; Rotger v Oakland; DEFENSE: Chavez v. Hayward; Barry v F.B.I., Gregsby v Berkeley; Miago v BART (PI), Angle v Kaiser (med. Mal.); CRIMINAL US v Kaczynski: People v Brenden T. (6 yr old attmpt. murder), DEFENSE: People v Andy W. (15 yr. old killed schoolmates/teachers); People v Hudson (molest); People v Torrente (Homicide with 2 Spec. Circ.); People v Livingston (3 Spec. Circ.) People v Bush (Appellate); People v Jeffery T. (17 yr. old attmpt. murder); PROSECUTION: People v Luis M. (11 yr. old killed 16 yr. old); People v Helzer (serial capital murder), People v. Ary (Appellate case). Offices in Berkeley, Capitola, Carmel, Fairfield, Sausalito, Encino, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Newport Beach, New York and Minneapolis.

Andrew Wittenberg MD

Board Certified Emergency Care Doctor

3350 E. 7th Street
#525
Long Beach, CA 90804
Phone: (310) 266-6775 Email: awittenberg1@gmail.com Website: www.awittenbergmd.com

Specialties

Chairman Dept Emergency Medicine, practicing ER physician 10+ yrs. Catastrophic Injury, Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Hypothermia, Hemorrhage, Head Injury, Heatstroke, Anaphylactic Shock, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Degrees/Licenses

MD; FACEP; MPH

Ken Starr, MD

Addiction Medicine/Substance Abuse Treatment

Ken Starr Wellness Group

107 Nelson Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: (805) 242-1360 Alternate: (805) 980-7847 Email: ken@kenstarrmd.com Website: www.kenstarrmd.com

Specialties

Board Certified Addiction Medicine Specialist; Substance Abuse Treatment; Drug Testing; Standard of Care

Degrees/Licenses

MD

William Dillin, MD

Spine Surgery & Spine Medicine

Independent Spine Evaluation Inc.

6100 Center Drive
#810
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (424) 209-1879 Fax: (424) 209-1879 Email: w.dillin@independentspine.com Website: www.spineinformation.com

Specialties

Dr. Dillin performs IME's and reviews Med-Legal and Legal cases with spine related issues.

Degrees/Licenses

M.D.

Julie A. Armstrong, PsyD

Psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist

77 Solano Square
#302
Benicia , CA 94510
Phone: (310) 666-9190 Email: dreamdoc@mac.com Website: www.psychologyexpertwitness.com

Specialties

Psychological assessment; PTSD; Malingering; Independent medical evaluation; Disability evaluation; Claimed impairment; Fitness for duty; Allegations of harassment and discrimination; Psychology and Psychiatric nursing standards of care; Psychological damages; Workers' compensation.

Degrees/Licenses

PsyD; MN, Master of Nursing/Clinical Nurse Specialist; CA, Psy 16001; AZ, Psy 4952

Elliott M. Stein MD

Geriatric Psychiatry

525 Midvale Way
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 672-9352 Email: geripsych@aol.com Website: www.elliottsteinmd.com

Specialties

I am available to serve as an expert witness, and provide legal and forensic consultation, medical record reviews, and assessments concerning psychiatric issues in older individuals, including testamentary capacity, contested wills and trusts, competence, undue influence, dementia, delirium, Alzheimer's, depression, anxiety, psychosis, nursing homes, assisted living, hospitals, psychotropic medication, Medicare.

Degrees/Licenses

M.D., licensed in CA and FL.

Formal Education

B.S., Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, 1965-1969; M.D., Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, 1969-1973; Internship and Residency, Psychiatry, Herrick Memorial Hospital, Berkeley, CA, 1973-1976.

Registration and Licenses

Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry, Board Certified in Psychiatry.

Previous/Current Position

Clinical Psychiatrist in Geriatric Psychiatry program, San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center 2021-present. Psychiatric Consultant to San Francisco Towers CRCC Life Care Community 2020 - present. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry (Voluntary), University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. Served as Director of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital for the Jewish Home of San Francisco, 2010-2020. Previously in Private Practice of Geriatric and Older Adult Psychiatry in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida for 33 years. I have been Medical Director for the Community Mental Health Center of Miami Beach, Medical Director of an Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry program, and Medical Director of an Inpatient Mood Disorder program, as well as consulting at Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and other facilities.

Honors/Awards

Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Distinguished Fellow of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. In 1997, given the Founder’s Award by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry for contributions to the field, only the 3rd recipient in 35 years. In 2001, given the Weinberg Memorial Award in Geriatric Psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association, their highest award in Geriatric Psychiatry. ln 2003, was the first recipient of the Clinician of the Year Award from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. In 2004, given Distinguished Alumnus Award by the University of Miami School of Medicine. Listed in Best Doctors in America beginning 1992. Board of Directors (1982-1985) and twice elected President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (1985-1987). Treasurer (1989-1993) and on Board of Directors (1993-1997) of the International PsychoGeriatric Association, and Member of the Task Force on Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence (2007-2016).

Prof. Affiliations

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, Northern California Psychiatric Society, American Geriatrics Society, Gerontological Association of America, International PsychoGeriatric Association. American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and Member of the Geriatric Psychiatry and the Law Committee (2202-2024).

Publications

Author/co-author of multiple books and book chapters, and articles in the professional literature. Lecturer at local, regional, national, and international conferences. Recent publications include "Geriatric Psychiatric Outpatient Care: The Private Practice Model in the USA", in the textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry, 3rd Edition (2011), and "Does your client have testamentary capacity? Mental health and memory issues that affect estate planning." California Trusts and Estates Quarterly, 17 (2), 2011.

Prior Expert

Legal consultation regarding Geriatric Psychiatry matters in more than 70 cases. I have worked with attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

MRK Medical Consultants

Medical Director

Edward W. Younger III, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
11249 Gold Country Blvd., Suite 165
Gold River, CA 95670
Phone: (916) 863-7301 Fax: (916) 863-7206 Email: admin@mrkmedconsultants.com Website: www.mrkmedconsultants.com

Specialties

MRK MEDICAL CONSULTANTS offers objective review and analysis of personal injuries. We have more than 40 medical experts in a wide variety of specialties such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, life care planning, emergency and trauma medicine, plastic surgery, podiatry, radiology, neuropsychology, pulmonary medicine, and medical billing and auditing. Each stage of the process—research to review, analysis to opinion—is addressed in a comprehensive manner in order to help legal and insurance professionals reach appropriate conclusions about their clients’ situations. We have satellite offices in Atwater, Bakersfield, Chico, Clovis (Fresno), Eureka, Lafayette, Los Angeles, Monterey, Napa, Oakland, Redding, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Rosa, as well as Nevada locations in Las Vegas and Reno.

Degrees/Licenses

MD, PhD, DPT, DPM, RN, MBA, DC, DDS, PE

Joseph B. Marzouk MD, FIDSA

Infectious Disease Specialist

4096 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 911
Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 835-6225 Alternate: (510) 874-1415 Email: jobmarzouk@gmail.com Website: www.infectiousdiseasemd.com

Specialties

Infectious diseases - infections of all medical and surgical specialties; Infection control; HIV and AIDS; Food poisoning; Hepatitis; Sepsis; Medical malpractice in above areas.

Degrees/Licenses

MD; FACP; FIDSA

Formal Education

AB, Princeton University, 1972; MD, Boston University School of Medicine, 1976; Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals, Detroit, MI, 1976-79; Chief Medical Residency, Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals, 1979-80; Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, University of CA, San Francisco, 1980-82.

Registration and Licenses

MD (Licenses: CA), American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases; Certification Board of Infection Control; HIV Specialist.

Previous/Current Position

Medical Director, Infection Control, Summit Medical Center; Medical Director, Infection Control, Alameda Hospital; Past Chief, Division of Infectious Disease, Summit Medical Center and Highland General Hospital; Past President, Medical Staff, Summit Medical Center.

Honors/Awards

Multiple presentations to various audiences on infectious disease topics. One of "The Best Doctors in America."

Prof. Affiliations

Fellows, Infectious Disease Society of America; Fellow, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America; Fellow, American College of Physicians; Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association.

Publications

25 publications. Editor-Author, Infectious Disease chapter in Lawyers' Medical Cyclopedia.

Prior Expert

Case reviews, independent medical evaluations, depositions - trials; plaintiff and defense work.

James L. Chen

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

James L Chen MD Inc

450 Sutter Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 900-3000 Fax: (415) 900-3001 Email: JAMESCHENMD@GMAIL.COM Website: www.aosportsmed.com

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Knee/Shoulder/Hip/Elbow/Foot/Ankle/Hand/Wrist Surgery, Fracture Care, Joint Replacement Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluation, Medical Record Evaluation.

Degrees/Licenses

MD; MPH.

Formal Education

BA, Swarthmore College, 1998; MD, University of California Davis, 2006; MPH, University of California Berkeley, 2000.

Registration and Licenses

Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified by American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, California Medical License A102032.

Previous/Current Position

Fellowship Director - San Francisco Sports Medicine Fellowship, Assistant Clinical Professor - University of California San Francisco, Faculty - San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency, Faculty - Current Issues of MRI in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Review - The Knee Journal.

Prof. Affiliations

Full forensic services for attorneys as expert consultant and expert witness: In court testimony; preparation for trial; pre-trial case evaluation; file reviews, reports; depositions.

Prior Expert

Full forensic services for attorneys as expert consultant and expert witness: In court testimony; preparation for trial; pre-trial case evaluation; file reviews, reports; depositions.

Michael L. Fischman, MD

President

Fischman Occupational & Environmental Medical Group

3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
#289
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone: (925) 283-2366 Fax: (925) 282-3358 Email: michael.fischman@fischmanmed.com Website: www.fischmanmed.com

Specialties

Industrial toxicology; Environmental toxicology; Occupational & environmental medicine; Occupational/environmental cancer; Occupational lung disease; Indoor air quality/building-related illness; Heavy metal toxicity; Neurotoxicity; Pesticides; Mold health effects; Benzene.

Degrees/Licenses

BA, MPH, MD.

Formal Education

BA, Bio-Medical Sciences, University of Michigan, 1976; MD, University of Michigan, 1979; Masters in Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, University of CA, Berkeley, 1982.

Registration and Licenses

Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine.

Previous/Current Position

Consultant in Occupational & Environmental Medicine and Toxicology; Corporate Medical Director; Former Resident in Occupational Medicine and in Internal Medicine. Former Member (2009-2015), Board of Directors, American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Honors/Awards

Graduated with distinction and Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical society member, University of Michigan Medical School. 2018 recipient of an ACOEM Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Education or Research in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

Prof. Affiliations

Clinical Professor, Division of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; Board of Directors, American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (2009-2015); American Academy of Clinical Toxicology.

Publications

12; "Chemical Hazards of the Workplace," 3rd ed., Van Nostrand Reinhold: New York, 1991; "Occupational Cancer" in Current Occupational and Environmental Medicine, ed.: J. LaDou and R. Harrison, McGraw-Hill, 5th ed., (2014).

Prior Expert

Retained expert in over 100 cases, including toxic tort, product liability and commercial litigation involving chemical, physical, and biological hazards.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

16001 Ventura Blvd.
Ste. 115
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (888) 720-2552 Fax: (855) 329-0525 Email: expert@expedientmedicolegal.com Website: www.Expedientmedicolegal.com

Specialties

We are a group of over 40 doctors with extensive medical-legal expert experience. We do not act as a placement or referral agency; all of our doctors have worked in our group on a long-term basis. We offer a large variety of medical, mental health and dental specialties. Our practitioners have experience in many areas of medical-legal work throughout the State of California. Our administrative staff can answer any questions and can put you in touch with an expert in your desired specialty for a brief complimentary phone consultation to ensure you will have the right fit for your case.

Degrees/Licenses

M.D.; Ph.D; D.O.; Psy.D; J.D.; DDS; DPM; DC

Matthew Elan Karlovsky, MD, FACS

Urologist/Urogynecologist

Urology & Mesh Medical Consulting, PLLC

Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Phone: (480) 272-0499 Email: karlovskym@yahoo.com Website: www.expertinurology.com

Specialties

All subject matter in Urology and Urogynecology. 

Neurogenic causes for Bladder Dysfunction, Sexual Dysfunction

Cancer missed diagnosis

Injury and Trauma to the Urinary Tract and Genitals (Male or Female) from Surgery or Accidents

Sexual Crimes and Injury

Device/Implant Injury (Catheters, Interstim, Penile Implants, Vaginal Mesh)

Medication Side Effect Injury

Urology Device Patent review

Degrees/Licenses

MD- Arizona
MD-New York
Fellow American College of Surgeons

Formal Education

Fellowship- Urogynecology (Neurourology & Prosthetics)
Residency- Urology

Registration and Licenses

Board Certified- Urogynecology
Board Certified- Urology

Previous/Current Position

Faculty Physician - University of Arizona- Phoenix, School of Medicine
Director- Female Pelvic Health- Arizona Urology Specialists

Honors/Awards

See CV

Prof. Affiliations

See CV

Publications

See CV

Prior Expert

Deposition testimony - 35+

Trial testimony- 10 (including California)

Over 200 cases reviewed since 2013

VERY TIMELY and DETAIL ORIENTED CASE REVIEW & REPORT WRITING

Pre-Litigation Case evaluation

Free 20-30 minute case review by phone to evaluate for merit

AVOID CONFLICTS IN CALIFORNIA- HAVE AN EXPERT FROM NEIGHBORING ARIZONA REVIEW YOUR CASE

Specialties

Prison medicine; Corrections access to care; Infectious disease in prison and jail; Emergency, Acute, Chronic, Hospice Care; Trauma and Assault; In-custody Heat Injuries; Pain Control; Inmate Mental Health.

Degrees/Licenses

MD; FAAFP; CCHP-P; Licensed in CA

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