Contact this IME Doctor
- Company: Serena Puga, MD Inc
- Phone: (310) 228-7880
- Website: serenapugamd.com
Specialty 1: Psychiatry
Specialty 2: Psychiatry
Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
License(s): California
Years in Practice: 14
Experience:- 4 years performing IMEs
- 10 IMEs performed
- Deposed/Testified 0 times
IME Training: SEAK
Additional Information
Board-certified psychiatrist, experienced in civil, federal, and administrative cases. Contracted and self-employed roles include: expert witness, civil forensic evaluator, and clinical supervisor. Bilingual in Spanish/English, skilled in report writing, psychometrics, independent medical and psychological review, and advanced use of digital platforms. History of service in acute hospitals, outpatient programs, and telehealth. Recognized for rapid turnaround, innovative process improvement, cultural competence, and excellent multidisciplinary collaboration. Specialties include treatment-resistant mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and cross-cultural care. Experienced at educating, supervising, and managing multidisciplinary teams, and committed to quality, transparency, and equity in all assignments.