Dr. Hewa Artin, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
74 -710 HWY 111 STE 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone
Counties Served
Riverside County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Placer County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Hewa Artin
Dr. Hewa Artin is an ABPN board-certified adult psychiatrist and Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry. He completed his undergraduate studies in Molecular Cell Biology with emphasis in Neurobiology at UC Berkeley and his medical training at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where he received honors in Bioethics and Professionalism. He served as Chief Resident during his psychiatry residency at UC San Diego. His academic interests include neuromodulation and psilocybin-assisted therapy.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Molecular Cell Biology (Neurobiology), University of California Berkeley
- Medical Degree, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency, UC San Diego (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, San Diego Psychoanalytic Center
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. Hewa Artin serves workers' compensation cases in Riverside County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Placer County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Cruz 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. Hewa Artin 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. Hewa Artin's office located?
Dr. Hewa Artin's office is located at 74 -710 HWY 111 STE 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Riverside County.
What are Dr. Hewa Artin's board certifications?
Dr. Hewa Artin holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Hewa Artin's education and training background?
Dr. Hewa Artin's training includes: BS, Molecular Cell Biology (Neurobiology), University of California Berkeley; Medical Degree, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine; Psychiatry Residency, UC San Diego (Chief Resident); Fellowship, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, San Diego Psychoanalytic Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Hewa Artin have?
Dr. Hewa Artin has approximately 8 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. Hewa Artin serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Hewa Artin is available for QME evaluations in Riverside County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Placer County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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