Dr. Gowri G Aragam, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
6303 OWENSMOUTH 10TH FL, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Monterey County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Gowri G Aragam
Dr. Gowri Aragam is a board-certified psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF, where she lectures on the relevance of identity and narrative in mental health. She is Harvard-trained, having completed her psychiatry residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean. She is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical Degree, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, 2014
- Psychiatry Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital / McLean Hospital (Harvard)
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. Gowri G Aragam serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Monterey County, Ventura 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. Gowri G Aragam 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. Gowri G Aragam's office located?
Dr. Gowri G Aragam's office is located at 6303 OWENSMOUTH 10TH FL, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Gowri G Aragam's board certifications?
Dr. Gowri G Aragam 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. Gowri G Aragam's education and training background?
Dr. Gowri G Aragam's training includes: Medical Degree, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, 2014; Psychiatry Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital / McLean Hospital (Harvard). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gowri G Aragam have?
Dr. Gowri G Aragam has approximately 12 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. Gowri G Aragam serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Gowri G Aragam is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Monterey County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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