Forensic Psychiatrist & Expert Witness

Dr. Viral Goradia, MD brings triple subspecialty board certifications, nearly a decade of forensic experience, and an active academic appointment to civil litigation matters involving correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, and hospitals. Based in Binghamton, New York, he serves as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Upstate Medical University and is available as a testifying and consulting expert witness.

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Daubert-tested

Reports and depositions

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 3154034271

Years of Experience

Board Certifications

Practice

Areas of Expertise

01

Forensic Psychiatry

02

Addiction Psychiatry

03

General Psychiatry

Engagements

Representative Forensic Matters

Fitness for Duty Evaluation — Anoplate Inc.

Conducted independent fitness-for-duty psychiatric evaluation on behalf of the employer.

Retained by Employer

James J. Argento (Dec'd) v. Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Genesee County and Genesee County Jail

Civil litigation matter involving a correctional facility.

Index No. 65802/2017Retained by Plaintiff

Jessica Merritt v. Erie County, Erie County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Timothy B. Howard

Civil litigation matter involving a county sheriff's department.

Index No. I2013-002221Retained by Plaintiff

Eric R. Smith (Dec'd) v. Troy Police Department

Civil litigation matter involving a law enforcement agency.

WCB G2918481Retained by Plaintiff

Terwilliger v. Kingston Hospital

Civil litigation matter involving a hospital.

Index No. EF2021-450Retained by Plaintiff

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Goradia performs fitness-for-duty evaluations and provides expert opinions in civil and criminal litigation matters involving correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, and hospitals. His forensic experience spans both plaintiff- and employer-retained engagements.

Yes — Dr. Goradia is available in both capacities. He can provide confidential consulting support during case development as well as formal expert witness opinions and testimony.

Dr. Goradia holds board certification in Addiction Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and completed his fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He has extensive experience treating patients suffering from addiction and has published peer-reviewed research on opioid use disorder treatment.

Dr. Goradia has served as Medical Director of a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program and has been retained in multiple cases involving correctional and law enforcement agencies. This hands-on administrative and clinical background directly informs his standard-of-care opinions.

Yes — suicide risk assessment is a core specialty, and Dr. Goradia has authored educational content and delivered workshops on structured approaches to suicide risk assessment. He is well positioned to opine on adequacy of suicide screening and prevention protocols.

Dr. Goradia holds active medical licenses in both New York and California.

Retain a Triple Board-Certified Forensic Psychiatrist

Dr. Goradia is available for expert witness retention, forensic evaluations, and consulting engagements in civil litigation matters. Contact his office to discuss your case.