Dr. Gezelle Azar, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
15820 WHITTIER BLVD, Whittier, CA 90603
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Gezelle Azar
Dr. Gezelle Christine Azar is a psychiatrist practicing in Orange, California. She received her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency at UC Irvine. She is a recent graduate who began independent practice in 2023.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical Degree, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2019
- Psychiatry Residency, University of California Irvine, 2019-2023
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. Gezelle Azar serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern 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. Gezelle Azar 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. Gezelle Azar's office located?
Dr. Gezelle Azar's office is located at 15820 WHITTIER BLVD, Whittier, CA 90603. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Gezelle Azar's board certifications?
Dr. Gezelle Azar holds the following board certifications: Board Eligible, Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Gezelle Azar's education and training background?
Dr. Gezelle Azar's training includes: Medical Degree, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2019; Psychiatry Residency, University of California Irvine, 2019-2023. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gezelle Azar have?
Dr. Gezelle Azar has approximately 3 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. Gezelle Azar serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Gezelle Azar is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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