Forensic Psychiatrist

Sanjay Adhia, M.D., MRO

Submitted by Najet Miah on Sat, 07/27/2024 - 22:29

Dr. Adhia is triple-Board-Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine, and Psychiatry. He assesses emotional distress and mental health injuries as well as brain injury. Triggers considered are personal injury, undue influence, changed competency, medical malpractice, physical and emotional abuse, violence, and criminal behavior.

Bhushan S. Agharkar, M.D.

Submitted by Najet Miah on Sat, 07/20/2024 - 13:33

Dr. Bhushan Shreeram Agharkar M.D., F.A.P.A. is an expert witness in the field of Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry. Some of the cases where Bhushan Agharkar has been retained as an expert witness are Ferreira V. Arpaio; Arenas V. Georgia Department Of Corrections Et Al; R.W. V. Bd. Of Regents Of The Univ. Sys. Of Ga..

Nicole Johnson, M.D.

Submitted by Najet Miah on Sat, 07/20/2024 - 12:59

Dr. Nicole R. Johnson is the Director for the Office of Forensic Services for the DC Department of Behavioral Health. The Office of Forensic Services provides complex and diverse mental health services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This office includes forensic inpatient services through Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Jail and Prison Re-Entry programs, Competency to Stand Trial Restoration and Evaluations, Court ordered evaluations, oversight for civilly committed individuals and Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity Acquitee monitoring and treatment.

Judith G. Edersheim JD, MD

Submitted by Najet Miah on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 17:06

Dr. Edersheim has performed a wide variety of forensic evaluations in both civil and criminal settings, including evaluations of competencies to stand trial, testamentary capacity, the capacity to make medical decisions, fitness for duty, the assessment of emotional damages, diminished capacity and criminal responsibility. She is a principal lecturer in the forensic psychiatry fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and teaches forensic psychiatry to adult psychiatry residents at Massachusetts General and McLean Hospitals.  Dr.