Obolsky Forensic Psychiatry Group
At Obolsky Forensic Psychiatric Group, we deliver independent, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations and expert opinions to assist courts, attorneys, and organizations in understanding complex psychiatric issues.
Meet Dr. Alexander Obolsky
Dr. Alexander Obolsky is a Chicago-based psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychiatry. He is one of a select group of psychiatrists in the country holding three distinct board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, making him uniquely qualified to opine on the multifaceted nature of catastrophic injury cases, personal injury cases, workers’ compensation claims and various other civil litigation matters.
Forensic Psychiatric Expertise in Workers' Compensation, Civil and Criminal Litigation
Dr. Obolsky provides independent psychiatric evaluations and expert opinions in civil and employment-related matters. His work includes assessments in workers’ compensation cases, discrimination claims, emotional distress, workplace harassment, wrongful termination, and fitness-for-duty evaluations. With decades of courtroom and consultation experience, he delivers clear, evidence-based analyses that help attorneys and courts understand the psychological dimensions of complex legal matters. His balanced, evidence-based opinions serve both plaintiff and defense.
Standard of Care Analysis
As one of few psychiatrists nationally holding three board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Obolsky is uniquely qualified to evaluate the standard of psychiatric care. He provides expert review and testimony in cases involving misdiagnosis, improper treatment, medication management, and hospital care.
An Experienced Forensics Team
The Obolsky Forensic Psychiatry Group is led by Alexander Obolsky M.D., a psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical and forensic experience. OFPG is managed by a seasoned attorney with a background in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases and supported by its knowledgeable forensics coordinator. The team includes a board-certified neuropsychologist, a masters-level forensic psychologist and an accomplished psychometrician.
