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Forensic Psychiatry & Expert Consultation
Dr. Kamal Bhatia is a board-certified psychiatrist with additional fellowship training in forensic psychiatry. He provides independent psychiatric consultation, forensic evaluations, and expert witness consultation in legal matters when appropriate.
Forensic services are separate from clinical treatment and are typically requested by attorneys, courts, or other legal professionals seeking an independent psychiatric evaluation. Evaluations are conducted objectively and are based on the available records, clinical interview, and the specific referral question.
Services may include:
• Independent psychiatric evaluations
• Record review and case consultation
• Written opinions when appropriate
• Expert witness testimony
• Consultation with attorneys regarding psychiatric issues in legal matters
Professional Background
Dr. Bhatia completed fellowship training in forensic psychiatry after residency training in general psychiatry. In addition to clinical practice, he has worked in a variety of hospital and outpatient settings and has held leadership roles within mental health programs.
His forensic work focuses on providing careful, objective psychiatric analysis when mental health issues arise in legal contexts.