Dr. Amr Beltagui, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
777 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY STE 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone
Counties Served
Riverside County, Alameda County, Tulare County, Merced County, San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County, Shasta County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Amr Beltagui
Dr. Amr Beltagui is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA) practicing in Diamond Bar and Palm Springs, CA. He has served as staff psychiatrist at Kern Medical and core faculty member for the UCLA-Kern psychiatry residency program. He has also worked as an emergency psychiatrist with Traditions Behavioral Health and an interventional psychiatrist at Mindful Health Solutions. He provides forensic and general psychiatric evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), University of Alexandria, Egypt
- Residency, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
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. Amr Beltagui serves workers' compensation cases in Riverside County, Alameda County, Tulare County, Merced County, San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County, Shasta 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. Amr Beltagui 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. Amr Beltagui's office located?
Dr. Amr Beltagui's office is located at 777 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY STE 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Riverside County.
What are Dr. Amr Beltagui's board certifications?
Dr. Amr Beltagui holds the following board certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA), California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Amr Beltagui's education and training background?
Dr. Amr Beltagui's training includes: MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), University of Alexandria, Egypt; Residency, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Amr Beltagui have?
Dr. Amr Beltagui has approximately 15 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. Amr Beltagui speak?
Dr. Amr Beltagui speaks English and French and German and Arabic. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Amr Beltagui serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Amr Beltagui is available for QME evaluations in Riverside County, Alameda County, Tulare County, Merced County, San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County, Shasta County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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