Barry G. Pierce, M.D. is a psychiatrist in Santa Rosa, California. His work spans clinical practice, professional education, and forensic consultation, with a focus on the use of psychiatric medications in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. In addition to patient care, he regularly presents to primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other psychology professionals on medication-based treatment and has served as chairman of HMO committees establishing guidelines for treating depression and panic disorder in primary care. Dr. Pierce is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Academy of Pain Management, is certified by the American Board of Forensic Examiners, and frequently provides expert witness court testimony.