Psychiatry Independent Medical Examiners in Washington

Seattle, Washington

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Dr. McGuire is double-board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. In her clinical practice, she evaluates and treats a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and more. Dr. McGuire has been performing IMEs since 2016. Personal Injury, Disability, Harassment, Discrimination, L&I, Insurance, Litigation

Dr. McGuire has completed in depth training in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis, enabling her to more effectively assess and opine on emotional distress and mental health injuries in patients and claimants. Dr. McGuire is skilled in written and verbal communication. She produces clear reports and collaborates effectively. For example, Dr. McGuire receives excellent reviews in her role as a Clinical Instructor in the University of Washington School of Medicine Department Psychiatry. Dr. McGuire has unique expertise in evaluating and treating LGBTQIA+ youth, adults and families. Personal Injury, Disability, Harassment, Discrimination, L&I, Insurance

SPOKANE, Washington

Psychiatry - Asif R. Malik, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with 19 years of experience. Residency training at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine, with advanced psychopharmacology fellowship at Yale. Performs workers’ compensation psychiatric IMEs, record review, causation analysis, and impairment evaluations. Expertise includes PTSD, mood disorders, substance use, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.

IME /Services Provided Independent psychiatric medical examinations (IME) Workers’ compensation psychiatric evaluations Record review and independent medical opinions Causation and apportionment analysis Diagnostic clarification in complex psychiatric cases Psychiatric impairment and disability assessment Written medico-legal reports Consultation for attorneys, insurers, and employers Common Referral Questions Did a workplace event cause or aggravate a psychiatric condition? Is the psychiatric condition related to the reported occupational injury? What diagnosis best explains the claimant’s symptoms? Is the condition temporary or permanent? What level of psychiatric impairment is present? What work restrictions or limitations are appropriate? Is the current treatment reasonable and necessary?

Steilacoom, Washington

Psychiatry - 20 years in outpatient private practice treating adults and teens, including injured workers. 20 years experience performing IMEs and depositions. I diagnose and treat any DSM V diagnosis. In addition I have worked temporary jobs over 20 years in jail, prison, residential treatment with sex offenders, competency restoration, inpatient adult psychiatry units, emergency room evaluations, inpatient psychiatric evaluations and treatment on medical units.

Attorney references available upon request. I have active license in WA, MO, MI, Virgin Islands, Indiana and inactive license in Oregon that can be activated.