Expert witness
Qyana Griffith, MD, QME
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Qualified Medical Evaluator
Dr. Qyana Griffith is a board-certified psychiatrist who provides independent medical-legal evaluations for workers’ compensation and civil litigation matters. Her evaluations are grounded in extensive clinical experience, active practice, and established psychiatric standards of care.
Dr. Griffith offers objective, comprehensive, and well-reasoned opinions across a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use conditions. She is experienced in evaluating complex cases involving causation, apportionment, and long-term functional impairment.
With experience serving both defense and plaintiff matters, Dr. Griffith delivers unbiased, evidence-based opinions supported by detailed record review and clinical evaluation. Her medical-legal services include Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME), Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), expert reports, and deposition and trial testimony.
Recognized for her clarity and professionalism, Dr. Griffith communicates complex psychiatric findings in a logical and accessible manner, assisting attorneys, judges, and juries in reaching informed conclusions. Known for her objectivity, precision, and commitment to medical integrity, she is a trusted expert in psychiatric and medical-legal evaluation.
Subspecialty Expertise
Dr. Griffith has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions across inpatient, outpatient, and medical-legal settings. Her clinical focus includes:
Dr. Griffith’s active clinical practice supports objective, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations grounded in current standards of care and real-world clinical decision-making.
Medical-Legal Services
Record Review
Comprehensive review of psychiatric records, treatment history, and prior reports related to mental health and medical-legal cases.
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Objective psychiatric evaluations with clear, evidence-based, and defensible medical-legal reporting.
Comprehensive Expert Reports
Detailed psychiatric opinions addressing causation, impairment, and future medical care.
Expert Testimony
Deposition and trial testimony in cases involving psychiatric conditions, disability, and psychological injury.
Typical Matters Addressed
Dr. Griffith provides expert analysis in matters involving:
Academic & Professional Background
Dr. Griffith completed her psychiatry residency at the UCLA-San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Residency Program, where she served as Chief Resident in outpatient mental health. She has extensive experience across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and telepsychiatry settings.
Her background supports objective, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations aligned with current standards of care.
Approach to Expert Analysis
Dr. Griffith’s evaluations emphasize: