Dr. Ann E Allen, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2000 EMBARCADERO STE 200, Oakland, CA 94606-5300
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ann E Allen
Dr. Ann Elizabeth Allen is a psychiatrist and legal medicine specialist in San Francisco with over 35 years of experience. She is board certified in Psychiatry and serves as a medical-legal evaluator in workers compensation cases. She is known for thorough QME evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (1987)
Languages Spoken
About Psychiatry QME Evaluations
Psychiatry QME evaluations address psychological and psychiatric injuries arising from workplace events, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders. The evaluating psychiatrist assesses mental health causation, treatment needs, and work capacity limitations.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. Ann E Allen serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Ann E Allen evaluate as a QME?
A Psychiatry QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Ann E Allen's office located?
Dr. Ann E Allen's office is located at 2000 EMBARCADERO STE 200, Oakland, CA 94606-5300. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Ann E Allen's board certifications?
Dr. Ann E Allen holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Legal Medicine Specialist, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ann E Allen's education and training background?
Dr. Ann E Allen's training includes: MD, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (1987). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ann E Allen have?
Dr. Ann E Allen has approximately 39 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified psychiatry physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Ann E Allen serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ann E Allen is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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