Mark I. Levy, MD, FAPA
Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst
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Professional Summary
Mark I. Levy, MD, FAPA is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in psychological trauma and mass tort/multi-plaintiff litigation. With a career spanning general psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and forensic evaluations, he brings a nuanced understanding of psychological impacts in legal contexts. His work centers on investigating psychological injuries, assessing the effects of trauma, and evaluating whether psychiatric standards of care were met.
Dr. Levy has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as psychological trauma from accidents, workplace stress, and PTSD. His M.D. from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, along with his Diplomate certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving psychological trauma and psychiatric care.
Work Experience
Mark I. Levy, MD, FAPA, has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco since 1976 and a Faculty Member at the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute. He has served as a Forensic Psychiatric Expert since the 1980s and has been a Psychiatric Disability Consultant for the U.S. Social Security Administration since 1975.
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Best Descriptor
Mark I. Levy, MD, FAPA is a forensic psychiatrist specializing in psychological trauma assessments and expert testimony in civil litigation.
Best Use Cases
- 1forensic psychiatric evaluations in civil cases
- 2expert testimony in psychological trauma litigation
- 3consultation on competency evaluations
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View full reportEducation
A.B.
Columbia College, Columbia University · 1967
M.D.
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University · 1971
Internship
Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center · 1972
Psychiatric Residency
Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center · 1975
Psychoanalytic Training
San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute · 1984
Forensic Psychiatric Review Course
American Academy of Psychiatry and Law · 1998
Forensic Psychiatric Review Course
The Osler Institute · 1999
Licenses
- Physician and SurgeonState of California (CA)
- Drug Enforcement AdministrationDEA
- Qualified Medical ExaminerState of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Industrial Medical Council (CA)