Fitness for Duty Evaluation Expert Witnesses who are available to consult and testify can be found here. These Fitness for Duty Evaluation experts found on this page may consult on issues involving fitness for duty (FFD), functional capacity evaluations (FCE), psychological exams, psychiatric exams, pre-placement exams, post-offer examinations, and psychological abilities testing. These experts found here may provide reports regarding an employee’s ability to return to work, and their physical or psychological ability to perform a job. Experts here may be familiar with issues involving employment, job safety, job performance, employee performance, hostile workplaces, mental issues, and American with Disability (ADA) compliance. They may also provide expert witness testimony concerning employment and employer assessments, among other topics.
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We have a team of neuropsychologists that uses a peer review process on all cases. Our staff was trained at Children's Hospital in Boston, Yale University Child Study Center, and Harvard Medical School, to name a few. In addition to Neuropsychological...
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Harvard and Yale trained Board Certified psychiatrist with treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral...
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I am a clinical psychologist specializing in Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology with over 10 years of experience in assessing, treating, and consulting on psychological disorders. I completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology...
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Dr. Adhia is a triple Board-Certified Forensic Psychiatrist based in Houston, TX. He testifies nationally. He is uniquely Board-Certified in Forensic Psychiatry and Brain Injury Medicine in civil, criminal, and military jurisdictions.
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Dr. Wiita is triple Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, General Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and his expertise is based on rigorous training at the USC Institute of Psychiatry, Law, and Behavioral Science in Los Angeles, California....
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Dr. Nelhs Betancourt is an experienced, articulate and highly knowledgeable physician with 25 plus years experience in evaluating and treating Internal Medicine and Occupational Medicine patients. Board...
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Board Certified Psychiatrist and Forensic Psychiatrist Henry M. Storper, MD, has a private practice, providing outpatient and inpatient care. Dr. Storper has been in practice for 40 years.
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Dr. Ponton is a published author and an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA. He specializes in the neuropsychological assessment and treatment of traumatic brain injury...
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Dr. Harvey founded Harvey Medical Legal Consulting in 2012 to offer her orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury expertise. Dr. Harvey serves the legal industry as a Life Care Planner,...
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Dr. Jane McNaught is a Clinical and Forensic psychologist. Dr. McNaught graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Ph.D. in 1982 and has been in private practice for over 35 years. She has been...
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Dr. Mehta is a board certified, highly experienced brain and spine surgeon.
He has more than 10 years of dedicated experience with medical-legal matters.
He trained at the internationally recognized...
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Dr. O'Connell is a board certified forensic & medical psychologist and DEA registered prescribing psychologist with 12 years of prescribing experience/prescriptive authority in independent practice.He...
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Dr. Sipe, Board Certified in Psychiatry and Pediatrics, has an active outpatient psychotherapy and medication management practice serving adults and adolescents. He is on the clinical faculty at UCSF...
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Harvard/Mass General-trained forensic psychiatrist, double Board Certified (ABPN) in both Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. 20+ academic peer-reviewed publications on various topics in forensic psychiatry....
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I am a veteran Osteopathic physician who is double board certified in both Family Medicine as well as Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
I mention this because it is very rare for any Osteopathic Physician...
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Dr. Alvarez is a Bilingual (Spanish-speaking), bicultural, Clinical Psychologist with expertise in psychological evaluations and psychotherapy of children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in post-trauma...
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Dr. Randy Reese is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in Palo Alto, CA, and completed his postdoctoral fellowship...
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Dr. Paletta is a palliative care and hospice medicine expert of 30 years experience, with additional training and certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Served as medical expert for both...
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Dr. Borys is a UCLA-educated forensic,clinical & health psychologist and diplomate in forensic psychology. She provides emotional damages assessment, case consultation on psych issues, lit review, & review...
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David E. Hartman PhD. MS ABN ABPP is an internationally known, board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist whose office is in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to being a licensed doctoral...
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Beacon Rehabilitation Services, Inc. specializes in providing information critical for today’s cases of personal injury by offering integrated expertise.
For Personal Injury and other related cases...
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Dr. Clarfield provides consulting, psychological assessments, and expert witness testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel, in cases involving personal injury, employment issues and psychologist...
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Dr. Lichtshein is board certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and his areas of expertise include disability, workers comp, civil and criminal cases, fitness for duty, competency and...
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Johns Hopkins trained board certified clinical psychologist (top 4%) and former active duty U.S. Navy psychologist, serving as chief clinical and forensic psychologist for southeast region and head of...
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Dr. Saldanha is a forensic psychiatrist who is a member of Forensic Psychiatric Associates Medical Corp (www.fpamed.com) a national forensic psychiatric and psychological consulting practice.
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Dr. Roberts has been working in the field of psychology for 49 years. He has been practicing forensic psychology and neuropsychology for 39 years and has been involved in over 4500 forensic cases. He has...
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Dr. Suja Johnkutty, a Board-Certified Neurologist, and former Headache Medicine Director at New York Presbyterian Queens, specializes in Headaches, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Post Concussive Syndromes....
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Dr. Dempsey is a Forensic Neuropsychologist licensed in 2006 by the Board of Psychology; Board Certified as a Forensic Psychologist through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in 2017;...
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Expert in emotional distress due to chronic stress or catastrophic events arising out of psychological trauma, employment injuries, or physical injuries. Expertise in workplace dynamics, stress disorders,...
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Past President of LA County Psychological Association, Past Board Member of California Psychological Association-Division of Clinical Psychology. Assessment of over 1000...
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David D. O’Grady, Ph.D., ABPP is a board-certified neuropsychologist and experienced expert witness who performs IMEs to offer opinions on neuropsychological injury. An assistant professor at UC Berkeley,...
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Dr. Pia Quimson-Guevarra is Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has expertise in psychiatric issues that in civil litigation, employment...
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Dr. Mark Lerner is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in New York with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in proving and disproving claims of significant or egregious emotional distress. Dr....
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Dr. Pamela Hall is a licensed psychologist who has been a psychotherapist and psychodiagnostic evaluator for over 30 years. Dr. Hall has provided Cognitive and Competency evaluations for individuals with...
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Dr. Pitman has been practicing psychiatry for more than 50 years. He is Certified in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Brain Injury Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is...
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Extensive experience as an expert witness and an independent medical examiner in personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
More than 20 years devoted to the clinical assessment and treatment...
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I have been practicing Forensic Psychology (civil and criminal) since 1976. I am double board credentialed in Clinical Psychology and in Psychoanalysis. Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology...
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For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
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Ms. De Lima provides expert testimony regarding the HR aspects of employment regulation compliance, litigation, and vocational rehabilitation, and has assisted corporate, non-profit, and governmental clients...
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Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P. (fpamed) is a national consulting firm with offices in California, Nevada and North Carolina assisting litigating attorneys. The firm includes 15 board certified forensic...
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Dr. Berger is a forensic psychiatrist who is a member of Forensic Psychiatric Associates Medical Corp (www.fpamed.com) a national forensic psychiatric and psychological consulting practice.
Dr. Berger...
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Specializes in Forensic Psychiatry, Medical & Psychiatry Malpractice, Managed Health Care, Informed Consent, Professional Ethics, Addiction, Product Liability, Assessments of Workplace Violence and Dangerousness,...
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Dr. Caruso is a board certified Occupational Physician and Certified Life Care Planner, with expertise in Life Expectancy Determination:
• Broad background in consulting, medical direction, and occupational...
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Dr. Miles provides consultations, reports, and expert testimony to both plaintiffs and defendants in litigated civil and criminal matters. He has qualified as expert in state and federal courts to provide...
Fitness for Duty Evaluation FAQs
What is a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
A fitness for duty evaluation expert witness is an individual with specialized knowledge in the field of occupational health and mental health. They are often called upon to offer their professional opinion on topics related to an individual's ability to perform their job duties, mental and physical health, and the potential impact of these factors on job performance.
What is the role of a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
A fitness for duty evaluation expert witness is qualified to testify on issues on a person's ability to perform specific duties, tasks, or jobs.
How much can a person make as a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
Fitness for duty evaluation expert witnesses may earn between $175 and $400 per hour, or more in some circumstances. The exact fee is agreed upon between the expert and the retaining lawyer.
What are the qualifications of a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
A fitness for duty evaluation expert witness can evaluate an individual's mental or physical ability to perform specific job duties.
In legal proceedings, how is evidence gathered by a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
A fitness for duty evaluation expert witness gathers evidence through various methods such as interviews, psychological tests, medical records, and observations to determine an individual's ability to perform their job duties.
What type of evidence is gathered in a lawsuit by a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
A fitness for duty evaluation expert witness gathers evidence such as medical records, psychological evaluations, job performance reviews, and interviews with the employee and their colleagues to determine their ability to perform their job duties.
What type of cases typically involve the testimony of a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
Cases involving law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public safety personnel, as well as cases involving employees in high-risk or safety-sensitive positions, may require the testimony of a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness.
In what type of cases would there be testimony from a fitness for duty evaluation expert witness?
Fitness for duty evaluation expert witnesses may provide testimony in cases involving workplace safety, mental health evaluations, disability claims, and fitness evaluations for law enforcement or military personnel.
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