Our Leadership Team

Expertise You Can Trust. Leadership That Moves You Forward.

At PsycIME, our strength lies in the calibre of our leadership.

We are guided by a team of highly accomplished professionals who bring decades of clinical, operational, legal, and strategic expertise to every evaluation we deliver.

Our leadership is not only experienced — it’s personal.

Each leader is deeply committed to ensuring that our services meet the highest standards of objectivity, integrity, and human understanding.

Dr. Sujay Patel – Founder and Advisor

Dr. Sujay Patel, MD, FRCP(C), ABIME, CMLE, C-CAT(MB), is a psychiatrist with extensive experience in clinical care, medical education, and medicolegal assessment. He completed his medical training at University College Dublin and residency at Memorial University, followed by advanced training at institutions such as the Maudsley Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Patel has treated a wide range of psychiatric conditions and holds expertise in brain injury, pain medicine, rehabilitation, and legal medicine. He currently serves as a psychiatric consultant with Traverse Independence Brain Injury Program and Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario.

Dr. Patel is recognized for his leadership in medicolegal psychiatry, having conducted thousands of independent evaluations across Canada and founded PsycIME, one of North America’s largest psychiatric IME clinics. He has held key advisory roles, including Investigating Medical Coroner, College assessor, and adjudicator. A committed educator and researcher, he holds academic appointments at McMaster University and the University of Ottawa, and has received multiple awards for teaching. Internationally, he co-founded Mental Health Without Borders and has led humanitarian mental health missions to Guyana. His current interests include integrating AI and medical technologies into mental health care.

Erika Potrz – President and Chief Growth Officer

Erika Potrz is President and Chief Growth Officer at PsycIME, leading national growth, operational excellence, and client service strategy. She oversees assessment delivery, quality systems, and cross-country expansion while driving partnerships with law firms, insurers, and employers. Erika brings a strong background in complex operations, stakeholder management, and healthcare service delivery, ensuring PsycIME provides timely, defensible, and high-quality medico-legal assessments.

Mayra Lazo

Clinical Operations & Compliance Director

Mayra brings precision and focus to PsycIME’s daily operations, drawing on her extensive experience in psychiatry, sleep medicine, and addictions. Her deep understanding of psychiatric disabilities enhances quality assurance across all independent medical evaluations (IMEs), while her clinical insight and operational leadership ensure each case is handled with accuracy, consistency, and care.

Jaqueline Buck

People & Report Operations Director

Jaqueline oversees PsycIME’s daily report operations with a strong commitment to professional standards and operational excellence. Her leadership ensures timely, high-quality report delivery, drives continuous process improvement, and supports seamless client service—ensuring each case progresses smoothly from referral to final report.

Shahid Hussain

Financial Controller

Shahid oversees PsycIME’s financial strategy, financing solutions, and administrative compliance. His leadership ensures our clients benefit from flexible billing options without compromising service quality or clinical excellence.

Khristine Sciranka

Bookings Coordinator

Kristine ensures all client booking needs are handled seamlessly from start to finish, playing a key role in PsycIME’s intake process. Her efficiency, attention to detail, and client-first approach support a smooth, responsive experience at every stage, from initial referral to final report.