Dr Andrew Johns Consultant Psychiatrists London

Dr Andrew Johns Consultant Psychiatrists London: Expertise You Can Trust

Dr Andrew Johns Consultant Psychiatrists London leads with over 34 years of clinical and medico-legal experience. He trained at the Maudsley Hospital, a world-renowned center for psychiatric excellence. Since then, he has worked with adult patients facing addiction, forensic issues, and complex mental health conditions. He delivers expert assessments in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Extensive Clinical and Forensic Expertise

Dr Johns is a specialist in managing mental illness, substance misuse, offending behavior, and personality disorders. In August 2018, he joined the Parole Board for England & Wales as a specialist member. He later joined the Sloane Court Clinic in March 2020 and now serves as an Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist with South London & Maudsley NHS Trust.

Dr Andrew Johns Consultant Psychiatrists London: Medico-Legal Excellence

Over the years, Dr Johns has developed strong expertise in medico-legal psychiatry. He has prepared more than 500 psychiatric reports for UK courts. These have supported criminal, civil, and family law proceedings. He often assesses fitness for police interviews, trial readiness, the effects of substance misuse, and risk in cases of serious offending.

Additionally, he handles cases involving PTSD, coercive control, sentencing, and parenting assessments. Courts value his input during trials and mental health tribunals alike. He also investigates serious incidents in healthcare environments.

Academic Contributions and Training Roles

Dr Johns has contributed to over 30 academic papers and authoritative medical publications. He trained junior psychiatrists for many years and served as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). Before psychiatry, he trained as a junior doctor at Guys and Northwick Park Hospitals.

Regulatory Credentials and Availability

Dr Johns holds GMC number 2413918. He remains on the specialist register for both general and forensic psychiatry. His next revalidation date is 21.06.26. He is also approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act until 10.10.27.

You can expect assessments within two weeks after full instructions and documentation are received. Typically, reports are ready within 2–4 weeks post-assessment.

Service Availability Across London and England

Dr Andrew Johns Consultant Psychiatrists London is available for work across England, with a strong focus on the London region. In the past five years, he has produced 80 expert reports—58% in criminal and 38% in civil cases.

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