Forensic Psychiatry
Jerald H. Ratner, M.D., LFAPA, FABFE

   

 

 

 
 

 

 

 


Credentials

Jerald H. Ratner, M.D., P.A.

Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners
Fellow, Philadelphia College of Physicians
Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Member Neuroscience Education Institute

  
                                                                                                                                                  Jerald H. Ratner, M.D., LFAPA, FABFE

   

Education

1971-1974 Residency in Psychiatry Philadelphia Psychiatric Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1973-1974 Chief Resident
1970-1971 Rotating Internship in Medicine and Psychiatry, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut
1966-1970 Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Degree: M.D.
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (Equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa)
1962-1966 Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Degree: B.A.; Magna Cum Laude
 

Licensing

Florida, Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
1974-2004.  Connecticut, Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
1971-currently inactive.  Pennsylvania, Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
 

Memberships

Expert Witnesses Committee, Section of Litigation, American Bar Association
Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association
Neuroscience Education Institute
Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy
American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
American Bar Association
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology
American College of Nutrition
American Psychiatric Association
Florida Psychiatric Society
American Association of Integrative Medicine
 

Diplomate Status

2001

Diplomate, College of Physicians
1997 Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine

1997

Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners
1980 Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - (Board Certified Psychiatry)
 

Experience

1985 - Present Forensic Psychiatry (50/50 Plaintiff/Defense) includes Medical Records Review, Depositions and Court Testimony
1975 - Present Private Practice of Psychiatry including Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatry
1974 - 1975 Community Mental Health Centers - South County and Henderson Clinic

Appointments

1993 - Present

 Expert Witness, Board of Medicine; (Formerly Department of Professional Regulation)
2009 - 2010

Elected, Executive Advisory Board, American Board of  Forensic Medicine

2007 - 2010 Member, Suicidology, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
1995 - 1998 Medical Director, Psychiatric Division. Florida Home Health Care, Tamarac, Florida
1993 - 1996 Medical Director, Geriatric Unit, The Retreat Psychiatric Hospital, Sunrise, Florida
1991 - 1992 President, Medical Staff, The Retreat Psychiatric Hospital, Sunrise, Florida
1988 - 1991 Medical Director, Adolescent Unit, The Retreat Psychiatric Hospital, Sunrise, Florida
1988  - 1990 Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Imperial Point Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1989 -1990 Chairman, Geriatric Committee. Florida Medical Center, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
1984 - 1988 Vice-Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Imperial Point Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 
Awards
2007 Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners
2007 Listed in "Guide To America's Top Psychiatrists"-Consumers' Research Council of America, Washington, D.C.
2006 Listed in "Guide To America's Top Psychiatrists"-Consumers' Research Council of America, Washington, D.C.
2006 Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (Highest Commendation Awarded) - 2006
2005 Fellow, American Association of Integrative Medicine
2004-2005 Listed in "Guide To America's Top Psychiatrists"-Consumers' Research Council of America, Washington, D.C.
2004 Fellow. American Psychiatric Association
2003 Listed in "Guide To Top Doctors" - Center for the Study of Services, Washington, D.C.
2002 -2003 Listed in "Guide to America's Top Psychiatrists" - Consumers' Research Council of America, Washington, D.C.
January 2002 Elected to Strathmore's "Who’s Who"
2001 Listed in "Guide To Top Doctors" - Center for the Study of Services, Washington, D.C.
2000 Listed in "How To Find The Best Doctors" - First Edition-Castle Connolly Guide
1997 Rated as one of the top Psychiatrists in South Florida by Peers in "'South Florida Magazine"
April 1991 Honored as "Doctor of the Day" - Florida House of Representatives - Tallahassee, Florida
January 1986 Elected to "International Who's Who in Medicine"
1984 Fellow, College of Physicians of Philadelphia
April 1980 Elected to Marquis "Who's Who"
1974 Physician's Recognition Award - Ongoing yearly
1971 Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
1970 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (Equivalent to Phi Beta Kappa)
 
Hospital Affiliations 
1975 - Present University Hospital. Tamarac, Florida, Active Staff
1993 - Present University Pavilion Hospital. Tamarac, Florida, Active Staff 
 2001 - 2008 Health South Sunrise Rehab Hospital. Sunrise. Florida; Active Staff
1998 - 2000 Florida Home Health Care. Fort Lauderdale. Florida; Psychiatric Director
1991 - 1998 Coral Ridge Psychiatric Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Active Staff
1988 - 2000 The Retreat Hospital, Sunrise, Florida; Active and Visiting Consultant Staff
1987 - 2000 Coral Springs Medical Center, Coral Springs, Florida; Active Staff
1985 - 1995 Park Summit Nursing Home. Coral Springs, Florida; Active Staff
1978 - 1980 St. John's Rehabilitation, Fort Lauderdale. Florida; Active Staff
1975 - 2000 Imperial Point Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Active Staff 
1975 - 2000 Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, Florida; Visiting Consultant
1975 - 1999 Florida Medical Center, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida; Active and Courtesy Staff
 
Publications 
"Responses of Urban Pre-School Children to a Developmental Screening Test"; Journal of Pediatrics: November, 1970, Volume 77. Number 5, Pages 775-781
"Treatment of Panic and Anxiety Disorders"; The Record (Official Publication of the Broward County Medical Association), July/August, 1989, Volume 41, Number 718, Pages 13-15
"When a Little Anxiety Too Much" - Vim & Vigor Magazine - Summer. 1993, Page 63
 

Post-Graduate Courses

11/09

“Neuroscience Global Psychopharmacology Congress” – Colorado

02/08 "Directions in Psychiatry" - Saint Vincent's Hospital - New York
09/07 "Complex Psychopharmacology" - Clearview CME Institute, Massachusetts
04/07 "Understanding Psychiatric Research", Clearview CME Institute, Massachusetts
02/07 "Directions in Psychiatry", Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York
12/06 "Biological Therapies in Psychiatry", University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson
10/06 "Psychopharmacology". Harvard, Massachusetts
01/06 "Directions in Psychiatry"  Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York
11/05 "Stroke Care - Angiology"  University Hospital, Florida
02/05 "Directions in Psychiatry" Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York
11/04 "Quality of Healthcare"' University Hospital, Florida
10/04 "Psychopharmacology" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
03/04 "Directions in Psychiatry" Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York
11/03 "HIV/AIDS - Domestic Violence"  University Hospital, Florida
11/03 "Prevention of Medical Errors"  University Hospital, Florida
06/03 "Critical Breakthroughs for Psychiatry; Advancement of Depression Treatment" University of California (Irvine College of Medicine), California
06/03 "Modem Therapeutics" (Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Medication Safety) University Hospital,  Florida
04/03 "Advanced Clinical Training Program in Mood Disorders and Psychoses" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
02/03 "Directions in Psychiatry" Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York
12/02 "Critical Breakthroughs in Psychiatry: Antipsychotic - Related Movement Disorders: Limiting and Treating EPS/TD" University of California (Irvine College of Medicine),  California
10/02 "Psychopharmacology" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
07/02 "Bipolar Disorder: Treatment Updates"  University of California (Irvine College of Medicine), California
06/02 "Disease State Management (Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, Sepsis, Nuclear Cardiology, Acute Coronary Syndrome)" University Hospital, Florida
05/02 "Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists" (Review Course)  American College for Advancement in Medicine, Florida
03/02 "Critical Breakthroughs in Psychiatry: Pharmacodynamics: Clinical Implications of Receptor Sites and Binding Characteristics of Antipsychotics" University of California (Irvine College of Medicine), California
03/02 "Treatment of Depressive Disorders in Older Patients" Annenberg Center for Health Sciences, Rancho Mirage, California
03/02 "Novel Antipsychotic Medications: Implications of Higher Dosing and Combinations" Arlington Heights, Illinois
02/02 "Directions in Psychiatry"  Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York
02/02 "Special Considerations With Atypical Antipsychotics" Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York
02/02 "Psychiatric Drug Alerts" UMD, New Jersey
09/01 "Critical Breakthroughs in Psychiatry: Antipsychotic Use in Children" Illinois
06/01 "Primary Care Pathways" (Update in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology and Neurology) University Hospital, Florida
06/01 "Critical Breakthroughs in Psychiatry - Weight Change and Antipsychotics" Illinois
05/01 "Critical Breakthroughs in Psychiatry: Cardiac Safety" Illinois
04/01 "Psychiatric Drug Alerts" UMD, New Jersey
03/01 "Directions in Psychiatry" St Vincent's Hospital, New York
10/00 "Psychopharmacology"  Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
02/00 "Plants, Herbs & Vitamins in Medical Treatment"  University Hospital, Florida
11/99 "Psychiatric Drug Alerts"  UMD, New Jersey
10/99 "HIV"  University Hospital, Florida
05/99 "Domestic Violence"  University Hospital,  Florida
03/99 "Direction in Psychiatry" St. Vincent's Hospital,  New York
10/98 "Psychiatric Drug Alerts"  UMD, New Jersey
10/98 "Psychopharmacology" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
06/98 "Psychiatric Drug Alerts"  UMD, New Jersey
03/98 "Alternative Medicine"  University Hospital, Florida
12/97 "Psychiatric Drug Alerts"  UMD, New Jersey
12/97 "Risk Management"  Florida Board of Medicine,  Florida
12/97 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
10/97 "Cognitive Approaches to Anxiety Disorder, Panic and Phobias" New England Educational Institute
09/97 "HIV"  University Hospital,  Florida
09/97 "Domestic Violence" University Hospital, Florida
09/97 "Preventative Medicine"  University Hospital, Florida
07/97 "Directions in Psychiatry" St. Vincent's Hospital,  New York
06/97 "Wellness and Nutrition"  University Hospital, Florida
05/97 "Anxiety Disorders" University of Wisconsin Medical School, Wisconsin
10/96 "Psychopharmacology" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
08/96 "New Antipsychotic Drugs" St Vincent's Hospital, New York
03/96 "Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis" University Hospital,  Florida
12/95 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St Vincent's Hospital, New York
12/95 "Risk Management"  Florida Board of Medicine,  Florida
11/95 "Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine"  Chicago
11/95

"Update in General Medical Conditions for the C-L Psychiatrist" (Includes Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarctions, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Fibromyalgia, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme Disease)  Chicago

10/95 "Domestic Violence"  Pompano Beach Medical Center, Florida
08/95 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
06/95 "HIV"  Florida Medical Foundation, Florida
06/95 "Changing Practice Patterns in Managed Care" Hahnemann Hospital, Pennsylvania
05/95 "Advances in Treatment in Refractory Depression"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
05/95 "Child Psychopharmacology"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
04/95 "Certification  Florida Workers Compensation" Florida Medical Foundation, Florida
03/94 "Geriatric Psychiatry" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
12/93 "Risk Management" Florida Board of Medicine, Florida
11/93 "Sleep" Coral Springs Medical Center, Florida
10/93

"The Challenge of Managed Care"  Models of Short-Term Psychotherapy - New England Educational Institute

10/93 "Insomnia" Tufts University, Massachusetts
10/93 "HIV"  Florida Medical Center, Florida
05/93 "Psychotropic Drug Interactions of Clinical Relevance"  Coral Ridge Hospital,  Florida
01/93 "Asthma" Coral Springs Medical Center, Florida
12/92 "Directions in Psychiatry" St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
10/92 "Benign Prostatic Hyperthrophy"  Coral Springs Medical Center, Florida
10/92 "Psychopharmacology"  Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
08/92 "A Workshop on Clinical Hypnosis"  American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, New York
06/92

"Internal Medicine and Neurology Essential to Psychiatric Practice" (Inclusive: Basic Medical Care & Physical Diagnosis, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Menopause. Pregnancy, Neurology, Dementia, Cardiovascular, Sleep, Thyroid, Terminal Illnesses, Obesity. Steroids, Geriatric Medicine) Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts

07/91 "Depression" Coral Springs Medical Center, Florida
06/91 "Hyperlipidemia" Coral Springs Medical Center, Florida
05/91 "Introduction to Hypnosis in Psychiatry" American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
04/91 "The Technique of ECT" Chicago Medical School, Illinois
10/90 "Psychopharmacology" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
09/90 "International Psychiatric Symposium" California
06/90

"Co-Morbidity and Treatment Overlaps in Anxiety and Affective Disorders" University of Wisconsin Medical School, Wisconsin

04/90 "The Depressed Patient in Family Practice", Indiana
03/90 "Coral Ridge Psychiatric Symposium" Coral Ridge Hospital, Florida
03/90 "Recidivism and Treatment of Resistant Patients" Imperial Point Hospital, Florida
02/90 "Human Papilloma Virus Infection" Coral Springs Medical Center, Florida
12/89 "Directions in Psychiatry" St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
05/89 "Managing Difficult Children and Adolescents" American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
05/89 "Cognitive Therapy: The Basics"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
04/89 "Psychiatric Treatment of Adolescents and Young Adults" Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
03/89 "Risk Management"  Florida Medical Association, Florida
02/89 "AIDS Update"  Northwest Regional Hospital, Florida
12/88 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
11/88 "Prozac"  Imperial Point Hospital, Florida
10/88 "Psychopharmacology"  Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
10/88 "World Psychiatric Association"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
09/88 "Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale"  Imperial Point Hospital, Florida
12/87 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
11/91 "Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis"  New York Society of Clinical Hypnosis", New York
10/91 "HIV"  University of Miami, Florida
09/91 "Risk Management"  Boca Raton Hospital, Florida
05/87 "ECT in High Risk Patients"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington D.C.
05/87 "Advanced Topics in Psychopharmacology"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
05/87 "Geriatric Psychiatry: Diagnosis and Management"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
04/87 "Medical Risk Management"  Florida Board of Medicine, Florida
12/86 "Economic Survival in the New Healthcare Environment"  American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
12/86 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
09/86 "Psychopharmacology"  Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
07/86 "Imaging Advances in Medicine"  University of South Florida College of Medicine, Florida
07/86 "MRI, CT, NMR in Clinical Practice" University of South Florida College of Medicine, Florida
02/86 "Psychiatry and Medicine: Their Association"  Imperial Point Hospital, Florida
12/85 "Directions in Psychiatry" St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
10/85 "American Academy of Clinical Psychiatry" California
11/84 "Psychiatric/Medical Symposium" Imperial Point Medical Center, Florida
09/84 "International Symposium: Psychiatry - Psychoanalysis"  University of Montreal, Canada
03/83 "Contemporary Psychiatric Practice"  Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
01/81 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
12/80 "Psychopharmacology"  Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
01/79 "Directions in Psychiatry"  St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
05/78 "Psychoanalysis Reviewed and Updated"  American Psychiatric Association, California
02/78 "Psychiatry"  Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
12/77 "Directions in Psychiatry"  The Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia
02/77 "Basic Neurology"  University of Miami, Florida
11/76 "Recent Advances in Psychiatry"  Cook County Graduate School of Medicine,  Illinois
05/76 "Evaluation and Treatment of Marital Disharmony"  American Psychiatric Association
05/76 "Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions"  American Psychiatric Association
02/76 "Neurology" University of Miami, Florida
12/75 "Symposium on Family Therapy"  University of Miami, Florida
03/75 "Psychotherapy and Drugs"  Temple University, Pennsylvania
02/75 "Sex as Sin: Modifications on the Theory of Perversions"  University of Miami, Florida
03/74 "Psychotherapy and Drugs"  Temple University, Pennsylvania
11/73 "Conference on Depression" Hahnemann and Friends Hospital, Pennsylvania
Teaching 
03/01    "Treatment Parameters of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications"
12/00    "Treatment Parameters of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications"
03/00    "ABC's of Good ZZZ's"
09/99    "Mood Stabilizers"
03/99    "Treatment of Insomnia"
10/98    "Critical Care Update"
10/98    "Integral Approach to Sleep Management"
08/98    "Treatment of Depression"
07/98    "Treating the Patient with Mood & Anxiety Disorders: A Rational Treatment
             Approach"
10/97    "The Treatment of Patients Suffering from Depression Following Acute
             Myocardial Infarction"
09/97    "Treatment of Anxiety and Phobias"
06/97    "The Patient with Unexplained Somatic Symptoms: Managing Acute & Persistent Anxiety"
04/97    "Persistent Anxiety & Mixed Mood Disorders: Treatment Options for the Primary Care
             Physician"
04/97    "The Diagnosis & Management of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity"
04/97    "Bipolar Disorder"
04/97    "Managing the Sleep Status of the Primary Care Physician"
10/96    "Panic & Anxiety"
10/96    "Integrated Approach to Sleep Management"     
10/96    "New Discoveries in Depression"
03/96    "How Are You Sleeping"
03/96    "Treating Depression"
06/93    "Coping with Strokes"
03/93    "Depression: The Role of the Primary Care Physician"
03/93    "Depression: The New Hope for an Old Disease" - 03/93
03/93    "Depression: The New Hope for an Old Disease" - 03/93
03/93    "Depression: The Role of the General Practitioner & Family Practitioner"
03/93    "Depression: The New Hope for an Old Disease" - 03/93
03/93    "Depression: The Role of the General Practitioner & Family Practitioner"
07/92    "Panic & Anxiety Disorders"
05/92    "Treatment & Communication Strategies for the Depressed Patient"
01/92    "Treatment Options for Depression"
07/91    "Recognizing & Treating Depression"
90-91    "Diagnosis & Management of Adolescent Patients" 03/90 - 03/91 (Weekly)
10/78    "Psychological Aspects of the Critically Ill Patient"
07/78    "Emotional and Social Needs of the CCU Patient"
10/77    "Psychological Aspects of the Critically Ill Patient"
02/77    "What Every Doctor Needs to Know About Drug Abuse"
 

Various Lectures

Six to eight times per year since 1988 for the following Pharmaceutical Companies:
  • Eli Lilly

  • Astra Zeneca

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb

  • Cephalon

  • Searle

  • Forrest

  • Glaxo-Wellcome

  • Upjohn

  • Pfizer

  • Abbott and Smith-Kline Beecham

 
 

Home Services Resources & Links Credentials Contact
 

Jerald H. Ratner, M.D., P.A.
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine and Forensic Examiners

 

 


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