Dr. Matthew J Brockwell, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
409 13TH ST STE 600, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Matthew J Brockwell
Dr. Matthew James Brockwell is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco and Berkeley, CA. He received his MA from Stanford University and his MD from UC San Diego School of Medicine (2009). He completed his psychiatry residency at Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center (2009-2013). He was recognized for his humanistic approach to patient care at UC San Diego. He is a California QME in Psychiatry.
Education & Board Certifications
- MA, Stanford University
- MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2009
- Psychiatry Residency, Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center, 2009-2013
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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 Served Counties
Dr. Matthew J Brockwell serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco 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. Matthew J Brockwell 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. Matthew J Brockwell's office located?
Dr. Matthew J Brockwell's office is located at 409 13TH ST STE 600, Oakland, CA 94612. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Matthew J Brockwell's board certifications?
Dr. Matthew J Brockwell holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, 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. Matthew J Brockwell's education and training background?
Dr. Matthew J Brockwell's training includes: MA, Stanford University; MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2009; Psychiatry Residency, Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center, 2009-2013. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Matthew J Brockwell have?
Dr. Matthew J Brockwell has approximately 13 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. Matthew J Brockwell serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Matthew J Brockwell is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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