Frequently Asked Questions

BNNP stands for Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, a subspecialty fellowship accredited by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS). It trains physicians to diagnose and manage cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders caused by brain disease or injury. Dr. Lodhi completed his BNNP fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. Fewer than 50 BNNP fellowship positions exist in the United States, making this one of the rarest medical subspecialty training pathways. Learn more about BNNP training →

A neurologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system but typically lacks training in psychiatric diagnosis, behavioral assessment, and forensic evaluation methodology. Dr. Lodhi has training in both the neurological basis of behavior (BNNP fellowship) and the application of psychiatric expertise to legal questions (forensic psychiatry fellowship). He can connect brain pathology to psychiatric and behavioral outcomes and present this in a legally defensible framework: the full chain from injury to impairment to damages. See the detailed comparison →

A forensic neuropsychiatrist is a physician (MD) who diagnoses conditions, correlates neuroimaging findings with clinical presentation, provides medical causation opinions, and prescribes treatment. A forensic neuropsychologist holds a PhD or PsyD and specializes in administering neurocognitive testing. In complex cases, retaining both Dr. Lodhi and a neuropsychologist creates the strongest evidence, objective testing data paired with a medical causation framework. See the three-way comparison table →

Yes. Dr. Lodhi accepts both plaintiff and defense engagements. Forensic objectivity requires willingness to serve both sides. Opinions are based on medical evidence and clinical data, not the retaining party's litigation objectives. A balanced case portfolio strengthens credibility at deposition and trial.

Dr. Lodhi is ABPN dual board certified in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. He completed a BNNP (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry) fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine and a forensic psychiatry fellowship. He is former faculty at Harvard Medical School and a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He holds multi-state medical licensure.

Expert witness testimony is generally not restricted by medical licensure because the expert provides opinions for the court rather than treating a patient. Dr. Lodhi can typically testify in any jurisdiction where the case is heard. Clinical evaluations may require licensure in the examinee's state. He holds multi-state medical licensure and accepts cases nationwide.

Record review, case consultation, and report preparation are conducted remotely. Clinical evaluations are available via telemedicine where jurisdictionally appropriate, or in-person with travel to the examinee's location. Deposition testimony is available via videoconference or in-person. This hybrid model allows efficient nationwide service while preserving clinical rigor.

Standard turnaround is four to six weeks from receipt of complete records through delivery of the final report. Expedited review is available for cases with approaching deadlines or trial schedules. Turnaround depends on volume of records, complexity of neuropsychiatric questions, and whether a clinical examination is required.

Fees depend on case complexity, volume of records, whether a clinical examination is needed, and the scope of testimony required. Record-review-only consultations are less costly than full evaluations with clinical examination and trial testimony. Contact Dr. Lodhi's office for a case-specific estimate after the complimentary initial case screening.