Dr. Farzana Amin, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1008 WEST AVE M-14 STE A, Palmdale, CA 93551
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Farzana Amin
Dr. Farzana Amin is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with specializations in bariatric medicine and child & adolescent psychiatry. She completed her residency in adult psychiatry at St. Louis Medical University and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University (graduated 2008). She practices in San Mateo and is listed on the QME panel in Palmdale/Los Angeles County.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Stanford University School of Medicine
- Residency in Adult Psychiatry, St. Louis Medical University
- Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University (2008)
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. Farzana Amin serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer 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. Farzana Amin 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. Farzana Amin's office located?
Dr. Farzana Amin's office is located at 1008 WEST AVE M-14 STE A, Palmdale, CA 93551. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Farzana Amin's board certifications?
Dr. Farzana Amin holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Bariatric Medicine, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Farzana Amin's education and training background?
Dr. Farzana Amin's training includes: MD, Stanford University School of Medicine; Residency in Adult Psychiatry, St. Louis Medical University; Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University (2008). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Farzana Amin have?
Dr. Farzana Amin has approximately 19 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. Farzana Amin serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Farzana Amin is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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