Forensic and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Andrew Mendonsa provides consulting and custom forensic and clinical services for civil and legal matters including IME/AME/QME evaluations, second opinions, mandated evaluations, professional license denial or adverse action evaluations, standards of care deviation opinions, risk assessments, diversion assessments, psychological and criminal profiling, expert/rebuttal witness services, media interviews, root cause analysis, clinical and forensic assessments and much more. 

Dr. Mendonsa has represented small and large organizations undergoing regulatory reviews and surveys. He has a significant history preparing state licensing applications for CA Department of Heath Care Services (DHCS) licenses and certifications.  He is proficient in Joint Commission Accreditation procedures and developing complete Policies and Procedures to meet regulatory and licensing requirements. He has authored dozens of root-cause analysis addressing sentinel and efficiency topics. Dr. Mendonsa is well connected within regulatory and licensing circles.   

Please visit the 'Services Offered' page to learn about how Dr. Mendonsa can meet your professional and personal needs. 

As a recognized national expert, Dr. Mendonsa understands various state regulations and laws related to forensic and clinical services. He is licensed in almost a dozen states and has been retained around the nation for various high profile and routine cases and opinions. His testimony and reports have withstood legal scrutiny and cross-examination. He is well versed in legal procedures including providing expert testimony in deposition and at trial. He has been featured over 150 times on local and national media. His motto "Experience. Expertise. Experience" summarizes what you can expect when working with Dr. Mendonsa.

Dr. Mendonsa is a 2016 '40 Under 40' Recipient, has received a Best of Sacramento Award, and has been bestowed a Congressional Medal Award for his community service. 

Dr. Mendonsa has strong partnerships with lawyers, senior-level business executives, other psychologists, social workers, therapists, chiropractors, polygraph examiners, prescribing physicians/mid-levels and retired local, state and federal law enforcement officials. These partnerships allow for richer and more collaborative outcomes. 

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