Dr. Steven P Barnett, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
7 W FIGUEROA ST STE 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Steven P Barnett
Dr. Steven Paul Barnett is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA with over 48 years of experience. He is board-certified in both Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He currently practices at Cottage Hospital, providing services in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, the Cottage Residential Center Program, and the Emergency Department. He serves as Medical Director of the Santa Barbara COPE intensive outpatient program. He is a California QME.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 1977
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. Steven P Barnett serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo 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. Steven P Barnett 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. Steven P Barnett's office located?
Dr. Steven P Barnett's office is located at 7 W FIGUEROA ST STE 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Santa Barbara County.
What are Dr. Steven P Barnett's board certifications?
Dr. Steven P Barnett holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Steven P Barnett's education and training background?
Dr. Steven P Barnett's training includes: MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 1977. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Steven P Barnett have?
Dr. Steven P Barnett has approximately 48 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. Steven P Barnett serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Steven P Barnett is available for QME evaluations in Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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