Dr. Nicholas Bowen, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
10620 TREENA ST STE 230, San Diego, CA 92131
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Counties Served
San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Nicholas Bowen
Dr. Nicholas P. Bowen is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in California with locations including Alameda, Long Beach, and San Bernardino. He earned his BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MD from Rush Medical College of Rush University. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente, Fontana. He is a California QME in Psychiatry.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Rush Medical College of Rush University
- BA in Economics - University of California, Berkeley
- Residency in Psychiatry - Kaiser Permanente, Fontana
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. Nicholas Bowen serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern 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. Nicholas Bowen 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. Nicholas Bowen's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Bowen's office is located at 10620 TREENA ST STE 230, San Diego, CA 92131. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Nicholas Bowen's board certifications?
Dr. Nicholas Bowen 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. Nicholas Bowen's education and training background?
Dr. Nicholas Bowen's training includes: MD - Rush Medical College of Rush University; BA in Economics - University of California, Berkeley; Residency in Psychiatry - Kaiser Permanente, Fontana. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nicholas Bowen have?
Dr. Nicholas Bowen has approximately 10 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. Nicholas Bowen serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Nicholas Bowen is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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