SANJAY ADHIA, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatrist
Board-Certified in
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Forensic Psychiatry
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Brain Injury Medicine
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Psychiatry
(832) 746-5905
sgamd@sgamd.com Houston, TX – Nationwide

SANJAY ADHIA, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatrist
Board-Certified in
Forensic Psychiatry
Brain Injury Medicine
Psychiatry
(832) 746-5905
sgamd@sgamd.com Houston, TX – Nationwide

Sanjay Adhia, MD
Clinical and Forensic Psychiatrist
Expert Witness
Medico-Legal Consultant
Additional qualifications in Brain Injury Medicine, Neuropsychiatry and Psychopharmacology
Dr. Adhia is among fewer than a dozen Forensic Psychiatrists in the U.S. who hold Board Certification in the 3 disciplines: Brain Injury Medicine (BIM,) Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry.
Board-Certification. Dr. Adhia is Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine and Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He holds subspecialty certifications described below.
Dr. Adhia evaluates as an Expert Witness, private Forensic Consultant to attorneys, and has an active practice as a Clinical Psychiatrist.
Clinical Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry and Patient Care.
Brain Injuries, Stroke and Spinal Cord Injuries. TIRR Memorial Hermann. Dr. Adhia treats patients with neuropsychiatric complications of brain injuries and stroke at renowned TIRR Memorial Hermann, a hospital and research leader.
Psychiatric Treatment. Dr. Adhia treats psychiatric patients at Avenue 360, a Houston clinic that provides health care to underserved populations such as HIV positive, LGBQT and homeless patients.
Previously, he served as Medical Director at PACE, a private psychiatric care clinic. Prior to PACE, Dr. Adhia treated inmates in Texas corrections facilities including capital offenders in maximum security and death row inmates.
Credentials, Education and Qualifications.
Specialty Credentials. Dr. Adhia is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO) qualified to evaluate and interpret drug testing, toxicology and laboratory results. He also holds a Buprenorphine Waiver from the HHS to treat opioid addiction.
Governor Appointment. Dr. Adhia is an appointed and senate-confirmed member of the State of Texas Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.
Academic. Dr. Adhia is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Volunteer. Dr. Adhia volunteers with Physicians for Human Rights – Asylum Network (forensic evaluations in human trafficking cases,) and Daya Houston, a clinic treating South Asian survivors of sexual and domestic abuse.
Education. Dr. Adhia completed his Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University in 2014 (one of fewer than 30 programs in the U.S.), and residency in Psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center and University of Texas Health and Sciences Center.
DR. ADHIA’S PRACTICE
TOPICS FOR LAWYERS
Emotional Distress Damages
An emotionally traumatic experience can impact psychiatric health or mental illness, including PTSD. Malingering is always a consideration. Read more about trauma. Read more about emotional distress.
Brain Injuries and Dementia
TBI, Concussion and Dementia are Brain Injury Medicine medical-legal issues. discussed are CTST, NGRI, Culpability, Vulnerability to Fraud. Read More.
Medical Malpractice
Dr. Adhia discusses medical malpractice in allegations of negligence, standard of care, and failure to follow protocol. Case Studies. Read more about medical malpractice assessment.
Competency
Competency or Capacity assessment in Undue Influence, Testamentary Capacity can be evaluated before or after death. Dr. Adhia considers all relevant medical diagnoses. Read more.
Drug or Alcohol Factors
Addiction or use of drugs, willing or unwilling, can factor in DUI, Probate, Criminal cases. Read more.
Mood Disorder vs. Personality Disorder: Legal Implications
Mood Disorders include Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Personality Disorders are different. PTSD is neither! Some or all may follow an experience, or can influence behavior. Dr. Adhia delves deeper. Read More.
Crime
Psychiatric culpability in the commission of a crime, CTST, Restoration, discussed by an Expert Witness in criminal and corrections cases. Read more.
Fitness for Duty & Occupational Health
Emotional health and job performance assessment by a Forensic Psychiatrist is discussed. Read more.
Occupational
Military
Civil Litigation
Criminal
Correctional
Services
Written Reports
Expert findings and medico-legal opinion
Testimony
The Future:
- Prognosis
- Treatment Planning
- Restoration
Is it Possible To Be Made Whole?
Legal Consultant
- Case assessment, psychiatric factors.
- Decode opinions by other experts.
- Mitigation.
- Assist attorneys to get the most out of a deposition.
What Our Clients Say
OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM
Faculty Appointments / Teaching Experience
- University of Texas Health and Science Center, Department of Psychiatry, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (2019)
- University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
- University of Texas Health and Science Center, Lecturer in Forensic Psychiatry topics, Department of Psychiatry, mentor to residents in Forensic Psychiatry.
Government Service
Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.
Educator
Dr. Adhia teaches and mentors residents about Forensic Psychiatry.
Physicians for Human Rights Asylum Network
Dr. Adhia volunteers with PHR. He conducts forensic evaluations of victims of traumatic violence, kidnapping, rape, assault and human trafficking.
Dr. Adhia Recent News
"Thread of Evidence," Dr. Adhia is Interviewed about PTSD
Thread of Evidence features Dr. Adhia with an in depth interview by Joni Johnston, PsyD about “The Psychology of Law and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” February 2020.
Dr. Adhia joins renowned TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation and Research hospital
Dr. Adhia joins TIRR Memorial Hermann to treat patients with brain injuries, stroke, and spinal injuries as a Psychiatrist and Brain Injury Medicine physician. November 2019
Dr. Adhia partners with Avenue 360 Health & Wellness
Dr. Adhia joins Avenue 360 Health & Wellness as a clinical Psychiatrist providing addiction medicine treatment to homeless, HIV and other disenfranchised populations. 30 years of treatment by former Houston Area Community Services and Bering Omega. February 2020.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Texas
Dr. Adhia is Appointed to Faculty as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry for the University of Texas, working with students at teaching hospital, TIRR Memorial Hermann, where he is also a clinical psychiatrist.
November 2019-Current
Houston Chronicle Heidi Broussard Baby Abduction case, Interview with Dr. Adhia
The Heidi Broussard Baby Kidnapping case caught national attention. Houston Chronicle’s Hannah Dellinger interviews Dr. Adhia about the case. January 2020.
IF YOU ARE AN ATTORNEY
Dr. Adhia welcomes inquiry from attorneys for plaintiff, defense or other party. Call to discuss your case and psychiatric factors in claims, damages, and liability.