Dr. Alan L Berkowitz, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
29990 HUNTER RD STE 101, Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone
Counties Served
Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Alan L Berkowitz
Dr. Alan Berkowitz is a board-certified psychiatrist and geropsychiatrist practicing in San Marcos, California. He is a clinical associate professor at the University of California, San Diego and serves as the psychiatric consultant for ActivCare Living, a nationally-based memory care program. He focuses on psychopharmacologic treatments and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has authored more than 20 articles in psychopharmacology. He is a California QME in Psychiatry.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - University of Michigan Medical School
- Residency in Psychiatry - University of California, San Diego
- Fellowship in Psychopharmacology Research - University of California, San Diego
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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 Riverside County
Dr. Alan L Berkowitz serves workers' compensation cases in Riverside 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. Alan L Berkowitz 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. Alan L Berkowitz's office located?
Dr. Alan L Berkowitz's office is located at 29990 HUNTER RD STE 101, Murrieta, CA 92563. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Riverside County.
What are Dr. Alan L Berkowitz's board certifications?
Dr. Alan L Berkowitz holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Alan L Berkowitz's education and training background?
Dr. Alan L Berkowitz's training includes: MD - University of Michigan Medical School; Residency in Psychiatry - University of California, San Diego; Fellowship in Psychopharmacology Research - University of California, San Diego. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Alan L Berkowitz have?
Dr. Alan L Berkowitz has approximately 20 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.
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