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Michael MacIntyre

Michael MacIntyre

Michael MacIntyre based in Santa Monica, California. 10 years of experience with specialization in Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Criminal Responsibility. Has testified 6 times and deposed 1 time.

Santa Monica, California

About

Dr. Michael MacIntyre is a highly credentialed and experienced forensic psychiatrist with a strong background in evaluating mental health issues arising in legal cases. He completed a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. Dr. MacIntyre is board certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

With an M.D. from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. MacIntyre has extensive clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry settings. He serves as an outpatient psychiatrist at the Veteran Affairs Los Angeles Healthcare System, supervising residents and fellows in forensic evaluations. Dr. MacIntyre is also a member of approved expert panels for the Superior Courts of Los Angeles, Sonoma, and Fresno Counties, conducting evaluations in criminal cases.

Dr. MacIntyre has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including articles in prestigious journals such as Behavioral Sciences and the Law, Psychiatry Research, and the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has presented his work at various conferences and grand rounds, further solidifying his expertise in the field. Additionally, Dr. MacIntyre has provided expert testimony in several high-profile trials and depositions, demonstrating his ability to communicate complex psychiatric concepts effectively in legal settings.

Specialties

Forensic Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Criminal Responsibility
Insanity Defense
Competency to Stand Trial
Neuroscience and the Law
Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
10
Years Experience
13
Cases Handled

Work Experience

Outpatient clinical psychiatristCurrent
Veteran Affairs Los Angeles Healthcare System
2020Present

Supervisor for forensic psychiatry clinic, supervising residents and fellows in compensation and pension evaluations for Veterans, evaluations for VA's Disruptive Behavior Committee, and consultations for the VA Ethics Committee.

Co-Chair, Disruptive Behavior CommitteeCurrent
Veteran Affairs Los Angeles Healthcare System
2024Present
Expert ReviewerCurrent
Medical Board of California (MBC)
2023Present

Prepare expert opinions on MBC enforcement related matters, including technical subject matters, professional standards and any deviations therefrom and assist in all phases of the judicial and administrative process including hearings and appeals

Panel PsychiatristCurrent
Los Angeles County Superior Court
2021Present

Member of the panel of psychiatrists approved by the Superior Court of Los Angeles to evaluate mental health issues arising in criminal cases

Panel Psychiatrist
Sonoma County Superior Court
20202024

Member of the panel of psychiatrists approved by the Superior Court of Sonoma County to evaluate mental health issues arising in criminal cases, with a focus on competency to stand trial, competency to proceed pro se, and involuntary medication to restore competency

Panel PsychiatristCurrent
Fresno County Superior Court
2023Present

Member of the panel of psychiatrists approved by the Superior Court of Fresno to evaluate mental health issues arising in criminal cases

UCLA Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
20192020

Completed a post-residency fellowship in forensic psychiatric evaluations, including completing a wide range of evaluations for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Los Angeles County Mental Health Court, Sonoma County Court, and the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System of Greater Los Angeles.

Insurance Appeal Specialist
Metropolitan Center for Mental Health
20182019
Insurance Appeal Specialist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
20182019
Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist
The Mount Sinai
20172019
Inpatient Psychiatry Admissions
The Mount Sinai
20162017

Education

Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles
20192020
Psychiatry Residency Program
The Mount Sinai Hospital
20152019
Global Mental Health Residency Track
The Mount Sinai Hospital
20172019
M.D.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
2015
B.S. Chemistry in Chemistry
Duke University College of Arts and Sciences
2010

Credentials & Licenses

Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
ABPN Board Certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry
California State Medical License
Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), State of California

State of California

Clozapine REMS Program Certification
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers
PCSSS-MAT Office-Based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders (DEA Waiver)
CITI Training (Research Staff, HIPAA Training, and Good Clinical Practices)
Mount Sinai Human Rights Clinic Abuse and Torture Evaluation Training

Mount Sinai

NYC + Hospitals/Elmhurst Libertas Clinic Asylum Evaluation Training

NYC + Hospitals/Elmhurst

Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School Certificate

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

6
Times Testified
1
Times Deposed
13
Cases Worked
100:0
Plaintiff / Defendant

Publications

Teaching artificial intelligence from conceptual foundations: a roadmap for psychiatry training programs
Academic Psychiatry·2024
Jury instructions for insanity verdict
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online·2024
Standards for conditional discharge revocation
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online·2024
From posts to protection: ethical considerations regarding forensic psychiatrists and a duty to warn based on social media
Behavioral Sciences and the Law·2024
Ethical considerations for the use of artificial intelligence in medical decision-making capacity assessments
Psychiatry Research·2023
Ketamine and psychedelics: the journey form magical mystery to informed consent
Psychiatric Times·2023
Late-onset sex offending and the assessment of behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD)
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law·2023
Ethical implications for the use of neuroscience, neuroimaging, and artificial intelligence in the courtroom
APA Publishing·2023
In the courts: Ethical and legal implications of emerging neuroscience technologies used for forensic purposes
Springer·2023
Navigating the ethical challenges of Assisted Outpatient Treatment
APA Publishing
Pragmatic approaches to COVID-19 related ethics dilemmas for psychiatrists
Journal of the American Association of Psychiatry and the Law·2022
Voluntary intoxication and mens rea: past, present, and future
Behavioral Sciences and the Law·2021
Physician, protect thyself: why psychiatrists should be aware of their internet presence and how to protect yourself
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease·2021
Legal and Ethics Considerations in Reporting Sexual Exploitation by Previous Providers
Journal of the American Association of Psychiatry and the Law·2020
Safety preempted: When EMTALA and restraining orders collide
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine·2019

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