Forensic Psychiatrist in NY
Dr. Zvi Weisstuch (Dr. Zvi)
Dr. Zvi Weisstuch, MD works with Children, Adolescents and Adults, specializing in Forensic Psychiatry, Individual, Couples, Family Therapy, Psychopharmacology, Pervasive Developmental Disorders / Autism, and a variety of other mental health care related issues. Dr. Weisstuch received his undergraduate degree from New York University in 1991, and his Masters in Biological and Physical Sciences from Touro College in 1993. He received his MD from The Technion – Bruce Rappaport School of Medicine, in Haifa, Israel, in 1996 and then went on to complete his internship at Beilinson Medical Center, in Tel-Aviv, Israel in 1997. Dr. Weisstuch then completed the Triple Board Program, A Residency in Pediatric Medicine, Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC, NY, which he completed in 2003. He was Board Certified in Pediatric Medicine in 2004 as well as certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Throughout his career Dr. Weisstuch has been published in various medical journals and received numerous awards, including being selected as Top Psychiatrist in Monsey, NY by the International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) and also Teacher of The Year for Medical School Education by The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Weisstuch is affiliated with several hospitals, including Mount Sinai Medical Center and the New York Center for Children as a Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist.
Cases related to custody and child support sometimes require a forensic psychiatrist. The forensic psychiatrist can evaluate a parent’s mental health to see if they can safely have legal custody or receive child support.
The one of the forensic psychiatrist is a highly specialised role and Dr. Zvi has a sophisticated understanding of the links between mental health and the law.
Dr. Zvi focuses on applying his psychiatrist’s clinical expertise to legal issues arising out of a separation, divorce or dissolution. Dr. Zvi also assists the courts in resolving disputes through psychiatric knowledge, and make fairer and more accurate decisions.
Dr. Zvi’s medical training makes him invaluable in situations that require extensive mental health evaluations.
He can perform lab tests and prescribe medication when necessary. With his expertise in the physical effects of mental health conditions, he can connect biological and psychological issues with legal situations.
Dr. Zvi can provide the following services in a divorce/child custody legal case:
Consulting
Dr. Zvi can assist with trial preparation through expert psychiatry consultations. He supports legal professionals as they strive to understand the medical and psychiatric issues of a case.Evaluations
In cases requiring mental health evaluations, Dr. Zvi can perform the tests needed to get critical information. He conducts examinations related to competency, undue influence, fitness for duty and many other topics.Expert testimony
When a legal professional needs an expert witness, Dr. Zvi can provide professional testimony. After completing consulting or an evaluation, he can report his findings in a court of law.
