About Qyana Griffith, MD, QME
MEET QYANA GRIFFITH, MD, QME
Dr. Qyana Griffith is a board-certified psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Evaluator with extensive experience in clinical, academic, and medical-legal psychiatry. She is dedicated to delivering objective, evidence-based evaluations that help attorneys, claims administrators, and injured workers reach fair, informed outcomes in even the most complex cases.
Throughout her career, Dr. Griffith has served in leadership and consulting roles across a broad range of psychiatric settings, including inpatient units, crisis stabilization programs, community mental health, and telepsychiatry. Her work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Traditions Behavioral Health, and Comprehensive Psychiatric Services reflects her deep commitment to patient care and clinical precision.
n her medical-legal practice, Dr. Griffith provides thorough, defensible psychiatric assessments that integrate diagnostic expertise, causation and apportionment analysis, and impairment evaluation. Her approach combines scientific rigor with fairness and clarity—ensuring that every report is transparent, well-supported, and legally sound.
Recognized by the American Medical Association Women Physicians Section as an Inspirational Physician, Dr. Griffith continues to apply her leadership and expertise to improve psychiatric evaluation standards statewide. Her mission is simple: to provide comprehensive, impartial, and defensible medical-legal opinions that bring clarity and confidence to every case.
Independent evaluations you can rely on when it matters most.
You’re in the right place for clear and balanced expertise.
My diverse experience makes me a stronger evaluator.
Dr. Griffith’s broad clinical and academic background strengthens every evaluation she performs. With extensive experience in inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, emergency consultation, and outpatient telepsychiatry, she brings a comprehensive perspective to each case she reviews. Her work with the Department of Veterans Affairs, county mental health systems, and national telehealth organizations has refined her ability to assess complex presentations with clarity and precision.
From earning her medical degree and master’s in Molecular Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine to completing her psychiatry residency at UCLA–San Fernando Valley, Dr. Griffith has consistently combined scientific rigor with compassionate care. As Chief Resident, she led outpatient programs at the VA and community mental health centers, fostering her leadership in clinical systems and psychiatric education.
When you work with Dr. Griffith, you gain a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Evaluator who integrates evidence-based medicine, diagnostic accuracy, and professional integrity. Her goal is simple: to provide fair, transparent, and defensible evaluations that help every case move forward with confidence.
Advocacy & Giving Back
Dr. Griffith has been dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and education, both locally and abroad. Through NIH-sponsored research, she worked on projects in Spain, Tanzania, Mali, and Kenya, contributing to global health knowledge. She also mentors aspiring medical professionals, encouraging diversity and inclusion in psychiatry.
Personal Interests
Outside of her clinical and evaluation work, Dr. Griffith enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending quality time with her family. She also finds joy in music, fitness, and outdoor activities that help her recharge and stay balanced.
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Dr. Qyana Griffith, MD, QME provides independent, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations you can trust. Clear, thorough, and defensible opinions for complex cases across California.