Psychiatric and Family Practice Expert Witness Services Christy Cotner DNP.
We provide clear, objective, and evidence-based expert witness opinions in the fields of psychiatry and family medicine
For inquiries, you can reach us at (951) 818-5097
About Christy Cotner
Expert Legal Advice
Dr. Christy Cotner is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of direct clinical experience in various fields, including inpatient psychiatry, intensive outpatient treatment, primary care, internal medicine, urgent care, pediatrics, and telehealth. She has adeptly managed complex cases throughout the lifespan, addressing mood disorders, psychosis, trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses crisis assessment, suicide risk evaluation, medication management, acute illness care, chronic disease management, and coordinating treatment across interdisciplinary teams in both acute and outpatient settings.
With her extensive knowledge in both mental health and family practice, Dr. Cotner recognizes how behavioral health standards intersect with real-world primary care, urgent care environments, and chronic disease management. She offers clear, objective, and evidence-based opinions in legal cases involving psychiatric standards of care, prescribing practices, suicide risk, clinical decision-making, documentation, and nurse practitioner conduct. For those interested in staying updated on her practice, they can use the contact form on her website to sign up for email updates regarding her upcoming website launch.