Introduction

About Dr. Ather:

Double Board-certified psychiatrist/forensic psychiatrist in Los Angeles.

Providing psychiatric consultation services since December 2019

Using evidence-based practices, following the latest scientific literature to provide the best possible consultations.

Providing services remotely (tele-psychiatry), including treatment recommendations, chart review, diagnostic clarification, management of medication side-effects. On-site visits as needed to perform additional evaluations or psychiatric liaison.

Significant experience working with patients with severe mental illness, such as psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), severe mood disorders (bipolar disorder), severe personality disorders (borderline personality disorder) among others. Significant experience working with patients with primary substance abuse or comorbid substance use "dual-diagnosis" (such as schizophrenia + methamphetamine abuse).