Gloria M. Kardong, MD, DLFAPA, DABPN

Gloria M. Kardong, MD, DLFAPA, DABPN is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in psychiatric evaluations related to legal cases. With a career encompassing academic appointments and private practice, she brings a nuanced understanding of psychiatric issues in legal contexts. Her work centers on investigating psychiatric conditions, assessing psychological impacts, and evaluating whether psychiatric standards of care have been met.

Dr. Kardong has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving forensic psychiatry, women's health care, and trauma-related cases. Her M.D. in Medicine from the University of Washington, along with her certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving psychiatric evaluations.