
Our Physicians
Ajay Singh, M.D., Q.M.E.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN); Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
Dr. Ajay Singh
is a board-certified psychiatrist in California with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of adults. He earned his medical degree and completed psychiatry residency training before achieving board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Dr. Singh provides comprehensive psychiatric care for a wide range of conditions, including mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. He also performs medical-legal evaluations as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME).
Key Training & Roles
• Medical degree and psychiatry residency training
• Board-Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• Expertise in adult psychiatric care
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
Amanda Moreno, Psy.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Amanda Moreno
is a clinical psychologist and QME practicing in California. She conducts psychological evaluations for workers compensation and legal matters and is affiliated with the Erikson Institute, focusing on children's social-emotional development. She provides thorough assessments of cognitive and emotional functioning in medicolegal contexts.
Key Training & Roles
• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
• Licensed Psychologist, California
• Affiliation: Erikson Institute
• Specializations: psychological assessment, workers compensation evaluations
Blaire Heath, D.O., Pharm.D., R.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (Adult & Child/Adolescent)
Dr. Blaire Heath
is a psychiatrist practicing in Southern California who brings a unique multidisciplinary background to her clinical work. She holds a D.O. from A.T. Still University, a Pharm.D. from Loma Linda University, and is a Registered Dietitian. After completing residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, she earned board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Heath integrates medicine, pharmacy, and nutrition to provide holistic, evidence based care tailored to each patient. Her clinical expertise spans ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and developmental disorders. She currently serves as an Attending Psychiatrist for California Correctional Health Care Services and performs QME evaluations.
Key Training & Roles
• D.O., A.T. Still University - Pharm.D., Loma Linda University
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Psychiatry Residency, Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Attending Psychiatrist, California Correctional Health Care Services
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Brenda Van Wyck, Psy.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Brenda Van Wyck
is a licensed clinical psychologist and QME with more than 17 years of experience in psychological assessment and treatment. She earned her B.A. from the University of Manitoba and her M.A. and Psy.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Her career includes roles at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Facey Medical Foundation, and SkyTherapist, where she conducted evaluations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2011, she has maintained a private practice providing therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of expertise include trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and relationship concerns. She has also taught at Pepperdine University and the University of Phoenix.
Key Training & Roles
• B.A., University of Manitoba
• Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology (Los Angeles)
• Former Clinician: CHLA & Facey Medical Foundation
• Evaluations for U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Private Practice (2011 present)
• Instructor: Pepperdine University & University of Phoenix - Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Carol Zwiebach, Ph.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Carol Zwiebach
is a clinical psychologist serving adult clients, including military and veteran populations, with expertise in trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders. She currently practices at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in the Mental Health Department. Dr. Zwiebach has more than two decades of combined service across the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, including deployments in austere settings. Her background spans preventive services, crisis management, and specialized hospital-based treatment. She has led multidisciplinary teams, supervised trainees, and delivered in person and virtual care. Her work emphasizes evidence based psychotherapy and organizational readiness.
Key Training & Roles
• Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Psychologist, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (2022 present)
• 17 years U.S. Navy
• 5 years U.S. Army
• 1 year Veterans Affairs
• Expertise: trauma, anxiety, depression
• fitness-for-duty & disability evaluations
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Chandandeep Chahal, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Chandandeep Singh Chahal
is a board certified psychiatrist and QME with nearly three decades of experience treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions. He completed medical school at Grant Government Medical College in Mumbai before his psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. Licensed in California and board certified since 2005, Dr. Chahal has worked extensively in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. His clinical focus includes mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and anxiety. He is known for delivering compassionate, evidence based care across diverse communities and settings.
Key Training & Roles
• M.D., Grant Government Medical College (Mumbai)
• Psychiatry Residency, University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (2001 2005)
• California Medical License
• ABPN Board-Certified (since 2005)
• 25+ years clinical experience (inpatient & outpatient)
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Daphna Slonim, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Daphna Slonim
is a board certified psychiatrist and QME based in Beverly Hills. She completed her psychiatric residency at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center, where she trained across inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Slonim maintains a private practice and provides comprehensive medical legal evaluations. Her approach emphasizes thorough diagnostic assessment, clear reporting, and patient centered care. She is experienced in translating complex psychiatric findings into accessible, practical conclusions for legal contexts.
Key Training & Roles
• Psychiatric Residency, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
• Private Practice, Beverly Hills
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
• ABPN Board-Certified Psychiatrist
David Lee, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN); Child & Adolescent Subspecialty
Dr. David Lee
Dr. David Lee is a child and adolescent psychiatrist practicing in Fontana, California. He has extensive experience treating adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California in Fontana. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, with subspecialty certification in child & adolescent psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Dr. Lee treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions in children, adolescents, and adults, including developmental and mood disorders. He also performs Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) assessments in California.
Key Training & Roles
• M.D., Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2016)
• Psychiatry Residency, Kaiser Permanente SoCal Fontana (2016 2020)
• ABPN Subspecialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Fontana, CA
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Edwin Peng, M.D., M.B.A., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Edwin H. Peng
is a board certified psychiatrist and child & adolescent psychiatrist with broad experience spanning emergency, inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient care. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry from UCLA, his M.D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and completed psychiatry residency at Loma Linda Medical Center. He went on to complete a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at USC/LA General, serving as Chief Fellow, and later earned an M.B.A. from UCLA. Dr. Peng has also held supervisory and medical director roles. He provides comprehensive QME evaluations and treatment for complex psychiatric presentations across the lifespan.
Key Training & Roles
• B.S., Biochemistry, UCLA (1994)
• M.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1998)
• Psychiatry Residency, Loma Linda Medical Center (2003)
• Fellowship, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, USC / LA General (2005), Chief Fellow
• M.B.A., UCLA (2009)
• ABPN Certified since 2006
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Elena Welsh, Ph.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Elena Welsh
is a clinical psychologist and QME. She serves as a consulting psychologist for the California Department of State Hospitals and maintains a private practice in Los Angeles. She is also the author of 'The CBT Workbook for Panic Attacks.' Her experience spans hospital, forensic, and outpatient settings with emphasis on trauma-informed care.
Key Training & Roles
• Ph.D., Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• Consulting Psychologist, California Dept. of State Hospitals
• Author: The CBT Workbook for Panic Attacks - Private Practice, Los Angeles
Jared A. Maloff, Psy.D., Q.M.E.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California; Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
Dr. Jared A. Maloff
is a licensed psychologist in California with specialized expertise in the evaluation and treatment of adults. He earned his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology and has extensive experience providing psychotherapy, psychological testing, and forensic assessment. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Maloff serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations within the California workers’ compensation system. His work emphasizes clear, evidence-based analysis and well-reasoned reporting.
Key Training & Roles
• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
• Licensed Psychologist, California
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
• Workers’ compensation evaluations
• Evidence-based, clear reporting
Je Jo, M.D., Ph.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Je Jo
is a psychiatrist and QME with both an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He completed residency at Saint Louis University Hospital, where he was Chief in Research and Education, followed by fellowships in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at MGH/McLean and Forensic Psychiatry at Harvard-affiliated hospitals. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he brings extensive clinical and forensic expertise to his evaluations.
Key Training & Roles
• Ph.D., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• M.D., Saint Louis University
• Psychiatry Residency: Saint Louis University Hospital (Chief in Research & Education)
• Fellowship: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, MGH/McLean
• Fellowship: Forensic Psychiatry, Harvard Univ. Hospitals
• U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (OIF/OEF)
Kristy Klein, Ph.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kristy Klein
is a clinical psychologist and QME with experience in depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. She manages the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Services Program at the VA Central California Health Care System and is an approved POST evaluator. She provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy for a diverse patient population.
Key Training & Roles
• Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
• Program Manager, VA Central California Health Care System
• Approved POST Evaluator
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California
Lumila Zeltzer, Psy.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Lumila Zeltzer
is a clinical psychologist and QME practicing in Sherman Oaks, California. She integrates mindfulness and cultural sensitivity in therapy and specializes in mood disorders, grief, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She works with diverse populations and speaks English, Russian, and Hebrew.
Key Training & Roles
• Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology Los Angeles
• Licensed Psychologist, California
• Languages: English, Russian, Hebrew
• Specializations: mood disorders, grief, transitions, relationship issues
Mark Peterson, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Mark D. Peterson
is a psychiatrist affiliated with the Department of State Hospitals in Patton, CA. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2000 and holds over 20 years of clinical experience. Board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, he has provided psychiatric services in inpatient and outpatient settings, treating mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
Key Training & Roles
• M.D., Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2000)
• California License A82029
• Board-Certified in Psychiatry & Neurology
• Psychiatrist, Department of State Hospitals
Mohammad Hani, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Mohammad Hani
is a board-certified psychiatrist and QME practicing in Southern California. He completed medical training at Case Western Reserve University and psychiatry residency at UC Davis Health. He has nearly two decades of experience across state hospitals, correctional systems, and private practice. His evaluations cover a broad range of psychiatric conditions in adults.
Key Training & Roles
• M.D., Case Western Reserve University
• Psychiatry Residency, UC Davis Health (2007 2011)
• Affiliation: Department of State Hospitals Patton
• Practices in Santa Ana and Brea
Nicholas Bowen, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Nicholas P. Bowen
is a board-certified psychiatrist and QME with training at Kaiser Permanente Fontana. He has broad experience across inpatient, crisis stabilization, subacute, and outpatient community psychiatry, and supervises advanced practice providers. He has worked with Telecare, California correctional facilities, and Kaiser Permanente. His evaluations emphasize clarity and thoroughness in medicolegal contexts.
Key Training & Roles
• Psychiatry Residency: Kaiser Permanente Fontana (2020)
• M.D.: Rush Medical College - B.A.: UC Berkeley
• Floating Psychiatrist, Telecare (2023 present)
• Former Staff Psychiatrist, Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
Paul Kratofil, D.O., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, and OMT
Dr. Paul Kratofil
is a board-certified psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Evaluator with nearly three decades of clinical and forensic experience. He completed his psychiatric residency at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with a focus in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kratofil has authored hundreds of forensic reports and provided expert testimony in California Superior Courts on both civil and criminal commitments. In addition to his clinical and forensic practice, he serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, where he trains and mentors future physicians.
Key Training & Roles
• Board Certified in Psychiatry (1997–present)
• Previously Board Certified in Family Medicine (1999–2016)
• Training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
• Psychiatric Residency, UC San Diego School of Medicine
• Special interest in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
• 29+ years of forensic reporting and expert testimony experience
• Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Western University of Health Sciences
Pavan Madan, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN); Addiction Medicine
Dr. Pavan Madan
is a board-certified and licensed psychiatrist with an expertise in the evaluation and treatment of adults with various mental health conditions, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related and substance use disorders.
He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and offers medico-legal evaluations to injured workers.
Key Training & Roles
• Psychiatry Residency. Saint Louis University Saint Louis MO.
• Fellowship, child and adolescent psychiatry, Icahn school of medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
• 10+ years of clinical practice
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
Ramila Duwal, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Ramila Duwal
is a highly experienced psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical practice. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Dr. Duwal currently works with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), where she provides psychiatric care within correctional settings. Her previous work includes roles at the Department of State Hospitals and Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center. She also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
Key Training & Roles
• 20+ years clinical practice
• California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
• Attending Psychiatrist, Department of State Hospitals
• Attending Psychiatrist, Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
• Forensic psychiatry, adult psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry
• Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Loma Linda University.
• M.D. Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1998)
• Psychiatry Residency: Loma Linda University Health (1998 - 2002)
• Fellowship: Geriatric Psychiatry, UC San Diego Medical Center (2002 - 2003)
Said A. Ibrahimi, M.D., ABPN, Q.M.E.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN); Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
Dr. Said A. Ibrahimi
is a board-certified psychiatrist in California with extensive expertise in clinical psychiatry and medical-legal evaluation. He trained at Albany Medical Center in internal medicine and neurology, and completed his psychiatry residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center with additional training at New York Medical College. As Medical Director of Vortex Psychiatry, he specializes in advanced treatments such as TMS and ketamine therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other complex conditions. He also serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), with extensive experience in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and expert witness testimony.
Key Training & Roles
• Medical degree with training in internal medicine and neurology, Albany Medical Center
• Psychiatry residency, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
• Training at New York Medical College
• Board-Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• Medical Director, Vortex Psychiatry
• Specializes in TMS and ketamine therapy
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
• Expertise in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and expert witness testimony
Sarah Mojtahedi, Psy.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Sarah Mojtahedi
is a clinical psychologist and QME practicing in Southern California. She earned her Psy.D. degree and is certified as a QME by the California Division of Workers Compensation. She specializes in psychological evaluations for workers compensation and legal cases, assessing mood, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment disorders with evidence-based methods.
Key Training & Roles
• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
• Licensed Psychologist, California
• QME in Psychology, CA Division of Workers Compensation
• Expertise: mood, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders
Stephanie Bolton, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Stephanie L. Bolton
is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and QME in Southern California. She earned her M.D. from Loma Linda University and completed psychiatry residency at Loma Linda University Health. She specializes in adult and geriatric psychiatry, with clinical focus on mood disorders, dementia, depression, and schizophrenia. She practices at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center and teaches as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She also serves as a Staff Psychiatrist for the California Department of Corrections.
Key Training & Roles
• M.D., Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2003)
• Psychiatry Residency, Loma Linda University Health (2007)
• Staff Psychiatrist, California Department of Corrections
• Assistant Professor, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
• Former Attending Psychiatrist, Kaiser Permanente
Steven F. Galarza, D.O., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Steven Galarza
is a psychiatrist and QME with extensive leadership and academic experience. He has served as Medical Director at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center, as Attending Psychiatrist at Patton State Hospital, and currently works with California Correctional Health Care Services. He also teaches as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Loma Linda and Western University of Health Sciences.
Key Training & Roles
• D.O., Psychiatry Residency: Loma Linda University
• Attending Psychiatrist, CA Correctional Health Care Services
• Adjunct Assistant Professor: Loma Linda Univ., Western Univ.
• Former Medical Director, Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center
• Former Attending Psychiatrist, Patton State Hospital
Tirath Gill, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Tirath Gill
is a psychiatrist and QME affiliated with Los Gatos Therapy Center in San Jose, CA. He has experience in outpatient psychiatry and QME evaluations for a broad range of mental health conditions.
Key Training & Roles
• Attending Psychiatrist, Los Gatos Therapy Center
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Truc Vi Duong, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Triple Board-Certified (Adult, Child & Adolescent, Community & Public Psychiatry)
Dr. Vi Duong
is a psychiatrist and QME serving as Chief of Staff at Patton State Hospital while maintaining private practice. She is triple board-certified in adult, child & adolescent, and community & public psychiatry. She has extensive experience in forensic psychiatry including testimony in legal hearings. Her evaluations are known for clarity and practicality.
Key Training & Roles
• M.D., Oakland Univ. William Beaumont School of Medicine (2018)
• Psychiatry Residency: Kaweah Delta Medical Center (2018 2021)
• Fellowship: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Fontana (2021 2023)
• Chief of Staff, Patton State Hospital
Yatin Patel, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Yatin Patel
is a psychiatrist and QME affiliated with Metropolitan State Hospital in Santa Fe Springs, CA. He completed residency at UC Medical Center and LAC+USC Hospital. His expertise includes depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. He provides evaluations as a Qualified Medical Evaluator for California.
Key Training & Roles
• Psychiatry Residency, UC Medical Center / LAC+USC Hospital
• Affiliated with Metropolitan State Hospital
• Expertise: depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California
Zachary Herzfeldt, M.D., Q.M.E.
Qualified Medical Evaluator; Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
Dr. Zachary Herzfeldt
is a psychiatrist and QME board-certified by the ABPN. He practices both general and child & adolescent psychiatry. He is an Attending Psychiatrist with California Correctional Health Care Services and previously served as Medical Director at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Program Murrieta.
Key Training & Roles
• M.D., Loma Linda University (2015)
• Psychiatry Residency: Loma Linda University Health (2015 2019)
• Attending Psychiatrist, CA Correctional Health Care Services
• Former Medical Director, Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Program Murrieta
