I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of psychiatry, with specific knowledge in the areas of fitness to work, matrimonial/custody issues, and suicide risk assessment. I have published on such topics as suicide assessment, brain imaging and metabolism, and professionalism. I have testified 20 times on topics such as release of ngri patients, termination of parental rights, and criminal responsibility. I have combined an academic career with the private practice of psychiatry for over twenty years.