Dr. Brian Holoyda

Forensic and Correctional Psychiatrist - Contra Costa County

Dr. Brian Holoyda, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., is a forensic and correctional psychiatrist. In his clinical work, he treats patients at a pre-trial detention facility in Contra Costa County, California. He also administers the psychiatric services for the County’s detention system. In his forensic work, Dr. Holoyda specializes in sexual violence risk assessment, psychiatric malpractice, and correctional care. He conducts capacity evaluations related to the refusal of psychotropic medications for the Oregon Department of Corrections. He has performed sexual violence risk assessments related to paraphilic disorders and sleep-related sexual behavior internationally. Dr. Holoyda has served as the chair of the sexual offenders committee of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He teaches forensic psychiatry fellows at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In his spare time, Dr. Holoyda enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing the drums.

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