Monica M. Argumedo, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatrist, ABPN
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Professional Summary
Monica M. Argumedo, M.D. is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in forensic assessments and expert witness testimony. With a career integrating clinical practice and academic roles, she brings a nuanced understanding of psychiatric evaluations to her litigation work. Her work centers on conducting forensic evaluations, assessing fitness for duty, and evaluating competency in legal contexts.
Dr. Argumedo has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Illinois, involving cases of psychiatric disability, wrongful termination, and competency evaluations. Her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, along with Board Certifications in General Adult Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of competency and responsibility in disputes involving psychiatric evaluations and medico-legal consultations.
Work Experience
Rush University Medical Center/Rush Oak Park Hospital — Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry | 2018–Present Thrive Counseling Center — Psychiatrist | 2018–2019 AMITA Health/Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and St. Alexius Medical Center — Psychiatrist | 2011–2018 eQHealth Solutions, Inc. — Physician | 2016–Present Forensic Clinical Services Cook County Criminal Courts/Office of the Chief Judge — Forensic Psychiatrist | 2009–2011
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Best Descriptor
Monica M. Argumedo, M.D. is a forensic psychiatrist specializing in competency evaluations and behavioral health assessments.
Best Use Cases
- 1competency evaluations in criminal cases
- 2fitness for duty assessments for law enforcement
- 3psychiatric disability evaluations for legal proceedings
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Doctor of Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign · 2004
Bachelor of Arts in English/Pre-Medical Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · 1996
Licenses
- Illinois Medical License (IL)