Dr. Val Bellman, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
3152 W AVE L, Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, El Dorado County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Val Bellman
Dr. Val Bellman is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in psychosomatics and general psychiatry, with exam locations across California including Lancaster, Moreno Valley, and Riverside. He integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, and somatic approaches with interventional treatments such as TMS, ketamine therapy, and ECT. He also holds a Doctorate in Psychology and an MPH degree. He operates BellMania Psych providing evidence-based psychiatry for adults and adolescents.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Sechenov University, Russia
- Postgraduate Training, United Kingdom
- Psychiatry Residency, UMKC School of Medicine
- PsyD (Doctorate in Psychology)
- MPH (Master of Public Health)
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. Val Bellman serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, El Dorado 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. Val Bellman 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. Val Bellman's office located?
Dr. Val Bellman's office is located at 3152 W AVE L, Lancaster, CA 93536. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Val Bellman's board certifications?
Dr. Val Bellman holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified in Psychosomatic Medicine, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Val Bellman's education and training background?
Dr. Val Bellman's training includes: MD, Sechenov University, Russia; Postgraduate Training, United Kingdom; Psychiatry Residency, UMKC School of Medicine; PsyD (Doctorate in Psychology); MPH (Master of Public Health). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Val Bellman have?
Dr. Val Bellman has approximately 6 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.
What languages does Dr. Val Bellman speak?
Dr. Val Bellman speaks English and Russian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Val Bellman serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Val Bellman is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, El Dorado County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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