Dr. Vladimir Bokarius, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 101, Richmond, CA 94806-1948
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Vladimir Bokarius
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius is a board-certified psychiatrist and pain medicine specialist practicing in Richmond, California. He holds MD, PhD, and Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) credentials. He completed his residency and fellowship in Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. With over 35 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, he is certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He is a member of the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery and is a California QME.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Kuban State Medical University (Russia)
- PhD
- Residency in Psychiatry - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
- Fellowship in Psychiatry - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
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. Vladimir Bokarius serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento 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. Vladimir Bokarius 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. Vladimir Bokarius's office located?
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius's office is located at 2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 101, Richmond, CA 94806-1948. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Vladimir Bokarius's board certifications?
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius holds the following board certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Vladimir Bokarius's education and training background?
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius's training includes: MD - Kuban State Medical University (Russia); PhD; Residency in Psychiatry - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles; Fellowship in Psychiatry - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Vladimir Bokarius have?
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius 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.
What languages does Dr. Vladimir Bokarius speak?
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius speaks English and Russian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Vladimir Bokarius serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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