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Other Locations: TX

Specialty 1: Psychiatry

Specialty 2: Forensic Psychiatry

Keywords/Search Terms: I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and psychiatric emergency settings. I specialize in ADHD, bipolar and psychotic disorders, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, providing comprehensive and individualized care. I have extensive forensic experience conducting IMEs, medical record reviews, violence and suicide risk assessments and competency and sanity evaluations.

Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook

License(s): TX

Years in Practice: 12

Experience:

• 5 years performing IMEs
• 35 IMEs performed
• Deposed/Testified 2 times

IME Training: Forensic fellowship trained

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Additional Information

Dr. Darlinda Minor, MD is a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Forensic Psychiatrist providing impartial, evidence-based Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) across civil, occupational, and disability contexts. She is licensed in Texas and offers in-person assessments in Houston, with virtual evaluations statewide when appropriate. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York, where she developed an interest in the intersection of psychiatry and law. She completed her Adult Psychiatry Residency at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, treating diverse and high-acuity populations across inpatient, emergency, and consultation settings. She went on to complete a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, gaining advanced training in competency evaluations, disability and impairment assessments, malingering detection, violence and suicide risk assessment, and expert testimony preparation. Dr. Minor’s IME approach is defined by structured evaluation, collateral review, and strict neutrality. She frequently assesses causation, psychiatric injury, return-to-work capacity, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, mood and anxiety conditions, and functional impairment. Known for her clarity, professionalism, and timely turnaround, Dr. Minor delivers reports that directly answer referral questions while maintaining fairness to all parties involved.