Dominick Addario, M.D.

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Dr. Addario is a Nationally-Recognized Forensic Psychiatric Expert

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Dominick Addario, M.D.

Dr. Addario stands out as a leading Forensic Psychiatric Expert, celebrated across the nation for his deep knowledge and vast experience in various Medical-Legal disciplines. His areas of expertise include:

  • Neuropsychiatry
  • Brain Injury
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Assessing Mental Capacity in cases of Dementia and Undue Influence
  • Psychiatric Care in Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
  • Standards of Care for Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders
  • Employment-related Psychiatric Issues

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Addario serves as a Voluntary Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UCSD Department of Psychiatry. He has a wealth of experience in hospital settings, having held pivotal roles such as Medical Director and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Well-versed in standard of care matters, Dr. Addario has also been an examiner for the Medical Board of California, and he currently reviews cases for the Nursing Board of California. His academic contributions are notable, including his role on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Legal Medicine.

Dr. Addario is recognized for his extensive expertise in providing legal testimony on psychiatric issues. His qualifications have earned him recognition as an expert in Psychiatry by various courts, including the Superior Court of California, Probate Court, Federal Court, and Military Court, as well as appearances before the California State Court of Appeals.
A prominent figure in his profession, Dr. Addario has served as President of the San Diego Psychiatric Society. He is also a Committee Member for both the American Psychiatric Association’s Committee on the Law and the Neuropsychiatry Committee. His contributions have been honored by the California State Legislature, which awarded him a Certificate of Recognition, and he is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Our Services

With extensive experience in addressing Psychiatric Disability issues, Dr. Addario is a Qualified Medical Examiner for Workers’ Compensation cases, often acting as an Agreed Medical Examiner. His expertise is highly regarded by both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys, leading to his selection for significant expert work, as well as invitations from prestigious professional societies to deliver presentations and educational programs.
Forensic Psychiatrist Expert
Independent Medical Evaluations
Workers Compensation Qualified Medical Evaluations
Capacity Evaluations
Workers Compensation Agreed Medical Evaluations
Expert Witness Services
Sexual Harassment
Employment Cases

Member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

For any questions and services, please contact Doctor Addario’s Assistant Elvira Salcedo at addariomd@msn.com or call 619-295-2189