Dr Bernard Chivaurah

Dr Bernard Chivaurah

He has an interest in general adult mental health problems, alcohol and other addiction disorders, medicolegal assessments and driving assessments. Dr Chivaurah is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), holds a Masters degree of Medicine in Advanced Psychiatry from the University of Sydney, is certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) and the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), is a winner of the Best scholarship and has published research. He holds a RANZCP certificate in addiction psychiatry in addition to qualifications obtained in England and Zimbabwe.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Chivaurah, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Karen Gaunson

Dr Karen Gaunson

Dr Gaunson has expertise in Wrongs Act matters for children including medical negligence and historical and sexual abuse for adults.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Gaunson, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Velimir Kovacevic

Dr Velimir Kovacevic

Until recently, he served as Clinical Director of court Liaison Service – at Metro North Mental Health.  He has experience in diagnosing and treating a range of psychotic, mood, trauma-related and anxiety disorders. He also has experience in providing medico-legal psychiatric evaluations, criminal and civil report writing and Court evidence, working for some of Australia’s largest providers of independent medical examinations.

As part of his forensic experience, Dr Kovacevic worked in high and medium-security inpatient settings, community and rehabilitation services, and provided general psychiatric care to mentally ill persons in custody, including the service clinical and operational management. He advised and assisted general mental health services regarding the treatment and management of clients with complex mental health needs and forensic issues. 

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Kovacevic, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Yajuvendra Bisht

Dr Yajuvendra Bisht

His areas of expertise include Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Factitious, Impulse Control, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity, Mood and Anxiety, Panic, Psychotic Illnesses & Eating Disorders; accepts sexual and historical abuse matters.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Bisht, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Surabhi Verma

Dr Surabhi Verma

Dr Surabhi Verma has more than a decade experience of treating mental health clients in Australia and India. She is qualified with MD, MBBS and FRANZCP. She is happy to see patients from ages 16 up to 65 years. Dr Verma is currently based in Sydney and is available to conduct MedicoLegal assessments either in-person or telehealth. To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Verma, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Shannon Paisley

Dr Shannon Paisley

Dr Paisley’s experience addresses presentations of a range of mood disorders such as Adjustment, Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Addiction Disorders inclusive of Drug and Alcohol, Adult Autism Spectrum and Psychogeriatric Disorders where competency or memory may be impaired as well as a range of personality disorders

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Paisley, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Mark Kneebone

Dr Mark Kneebone

Having earned his medical degree from the University of Sydney and subsequently specialising in psychiatry, he was elected as a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 1994 a significant portion of his career has been dedicated to adolescent and youth psychiatry and navigating the intersection of mental health and the law.

Dr. Kneebone has developed a keen interest in neurodevelopmental disorders and continues to provide his expertise in youth psychiatry. Additionally, his training for the evaluation of permanent permanent in accordance with NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines and Motor Accident Authority Guidelines and involvement as an independent medicolegal assessor since 2000 evidences his proficiency in provision of independent medicolegal assessments. Currently, Dr. Mark Kneebone operates a full-time private practice, continuing to offer his expertise and compassionate care to those in need of psychiatric support, while maintaining his involvement with professional societies and contributing to the broader discourse in mental health.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Kneebone, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Melissa Barrett

Dr Melissa Barrett

She has worked in both the public and private hospital systems, the Black Dog Institute and in private practice. She consults via Telehealth ONLY. Will do historical sexual abuse claims.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Barrett, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Michael Likely

Dr Michael Likely

He has specialised in treating trauma for the past 22 years.

Dr Likely has been directly exposed to war related trauma during his service as a Royal Marine (1980-1986). He also has expertise in treating victims of sexual abuse.

Currently based in Townsville, Dr Likely is available to conduct MedicoLegal assessments either in-person or online via our TeleHealth platform, Kawaconn video. To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Likely, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Justin Lewis

Dr Justin Lewis

He is an experienced MedicoLegal examiner and holds accreditation as a permanent impairment assessor.

Dr Lewis specialises in the assessment of PTSD, Chronic pain, anxiety, adjustment disorders and institutionalised abuse. Currently based in Melbourne, Dr Lewis is available to conduct MedicoLegal assessments either in-person or online via our TeleHealth platform, Kawaconn video. To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Lewis, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.