Board-Certified Psychiatry & Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses 

Meet the Experts

  • Derrick L. Burgess, MD

    • Adult & pediatric orthopedic surgeon

    • Active surgical practice treating adults and children 

    • Faculty, University of Mississippi 

    • Fellowship-trained in sports medicine 

    • Former Assistant Team Physician, Cincinnati Bengals 

    • Head Team Physician, Jackson State University 

    Dr. Burgess’s Website

  • Amy V. Barnhorst, MD

    • Psychiatrist in hospital, ER, and jail settings 

    • Academic expertise in suicide and violence 

    • Faculty, UC Davis 

    • Former Vice Chair, Clinical Services, UC Davis 

    • 20+ publications; quoted in The New York Times, CNN, Forbes 

    • Former Medical Director, crisis services & inpatient psychiatry 

    Dr. Barnhorst’s LinkedIn

  • Tyler E. Morrison, MD, MAS

    • Adult & child psychiatrist 

    • Trained at nation’s #4 psychiatry residency program

    • Active clinical practice treating adults and children 

    • Faculty, UC San Diego 

    • State of California Malpractice Expert Reviewer

    • Experienced with testimony at deposition and trial 

    • 20+ publications and presentations 

    Dr. Morrison’s Website

  • Troy L. Kurz, MD

    • Adult, child & addiction psychiatrist

    • Integrative psychiatry and ketamine treatment

    • Active practice, outpatient & intensive settings

    • Medical Director, intensive services program

    • Asst. Med. Director, group of 20+ physicians

    • Experienced educator and supervisor

    Dr. Kurz’s website

  • Eric T. Geier, MD, PhD

    • Psychiatrist - inpatient, outpatient, emergency

    • UC San Diego residency; fmr. Chief Resident

    • Active practice, outpatient & intensive settings

    • Award-winning medical educator

    • Published author in peer-reviewed journals

    • Experienced with testimony at deposition and trial 

    Dr. Geier’s website

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