Dr. Ratner is a psychiatrist, actively practicing full-time for thirty years. He has qualified as a medical psychiatric expert witness. He has been retained for both plaintiff and defense (50/50) in multiple states. His specialties include:
· malpractice
· competency
· independent medical examinations
· malingering
· psychopharmacologic issues-psychotropic class - medication interactions, adverse effects, contraindications, inappropriate usage
· medical ethics
· testimony
· personal injury
· medical record review
· case analysis criminal
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Former Chairman of two Departments of Psychiatry.
Elected by peers since 1997 on a yearly basis as Top Psychiatrist and Top Doctor in Florida and nationally.
Refer to CV and website
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Fellow, American Board of Forensic Examiners
Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Refer to CV and website
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Multiple-Mood Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Psychotic Disorders; Schizophrenic Disorders; Memory Disorders( all dementias including Alzheimer's, Stroke, etc.); Drug Abuse; Psychopharmacology; Sleep Disorders; and Psychological Aspects of Medical Illnesses.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 50
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Malpractice
Competency (testamentary, medical decisions, contracting, etc.)
Suicide
Disability(including IME's)
American for Disabilities Act
Criminal;Marital Custody;Work Indiscretions(harassment, etc.)
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 30
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: March,2008
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 20
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 20
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 22 years (as part of full-time clinical practice for 33 years)
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting; reports; medical record reviews; and clinical evaluations.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $300
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $300
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $500
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $750
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Reports: $550
IME: $500
References
John Kelner,Esq.455 S Presidential Circle
Hollywood, Fl 33021
(954)893-1700
John D Perkosky,Esq.
245 Fort Pitt Blvd.
Pittsburgh, Pa 15222
(412)471-8500
Kelly Hancock,Esq.
700 SE 3rd Ave, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33316
(954)763-8181
