George F Parker MD

George F. Parker, MD, is a forensic psychiatry physician and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he also serves as Director of Forensic Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry. He is additionally an Adjunct Professor of Law at the IU McKinney School of Law, teaching at the intersection of law and psychiatry. Dr. Parker is board certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Parker’s work focuses on criminal forensic psychiatric evaluations, including assessments of competence to stand trial and sanity at the time of an alleged offense, as well as restoration of competence. His academic and clinical interests also include civil commitment, the impact of firearm seizure laws, and the quality of research on forensic topics. Referrals for forensic evaluations are accepted from judges and attorneys. He has held significant public-service leadership roles, including serving as Medical Director for the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction. Dr. Parker is affiliated with IU Health Medical Group and holds hospital privileges at IU Health Methodist and IU Health University. He is a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the American Psychiatric Association, and has been recognized by mental health advocacy organizations for exemplary psychiatric service.