Dr. Amy W Appleby, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
10620 TREENA ST, San Diego, CA 92131
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Amy W Appleby
Dr. Amy Appleby is a board-certified psychiatrist affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Southern California, practicing in the Inland Empire region. Born and raised in Southern California, she developed a passion for serving underserved communities during her medical training at Loma Linda University. She has a particular interest in women's mental health but treats patients of all backgrounds.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical Degree, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2016
- Psychiatry Residency, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, 2016-2020
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 San Diego County
Dr. Amy W Appleby serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Amy W Appleby 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. Amy W Appleby's office located?
Dr. Amy W Appleby's office is located at 10620 TREENA ST, San Diego, CA 92131. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Amy W Appleby's board certifications?
Dr. Amy W Appleby holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Amy W Appleby's education and training background?
Dr. Amy W Appleby's training includes: Medical Degree, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2016; Psychiatry Residency, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, 2016-2020. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Amy W Appleby have?
Dr. Amy W Appleby has approximately 6 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.
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