Dr. Andrea R Bates, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
15233 VENTURA BLVD STE 500, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Andrea R Bates
Dr. Andrea R. Bates is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience in psychiatry, psychotherapy, and medical care. She operates Andrea R Bates, MD MBA, Inc. and provides independent, impartial psychiatric medical-legal evaluations for injured workers as a California Certified QME. She has been affiliated with Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and previously served as Interim Medical Director at Kaweah Delta Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 1990
- MBA, University of California, Irvine - Paul Merage School of Business
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. Andrea R Bates serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Placer 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. Andrea R Bates 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. Andrea R Bates's office located?
Dr. Andrea R Bates's office is located at 15233 VENTURA BLVD STE 500, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Andrea R Bates's board certifications?
Dr. Andrea R Bates holds the following board certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Andrea R Bates's education and training background?
Dr. Andrea R Bates's training includes: MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 1990; MBA, University of California, Irvine - Paul Merage School of Business. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Andrea R Bates have?
Dr. Andrea R Bates has approximately 35 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. Andrea R Bates serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Andrea R Bates is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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