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Ernest Poortinga, MD, Psychiatry, Saline, MI

ErnestPoortingaMD

Psychiatry Saline, MI

Forensic Psychiatry

Forensic Psychiatrist -Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry

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  • Office

    8303 Platt Rd
    Saline, MI 48176
    Phone+1 734-295-4811

Summary

  • Ernest Poortinga, MD, is a psychiatry specialist located in Saline, MI, with a subspecialty in forensic psychiatry. He completed his medical education in 2000 at Rush Medical College and pursued his residency in psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and the University of Michigan. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the University of Michigan. His publications include research on different aspects of forensic psychiatry, such as criminal sexual conduct defendants and white-collar defendants. His private practice deals predominantly with psychiatric disability claims and toxic torts.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Psychiatry, 2002 - 2004
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Psychiatry, 2000 - 2002
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed