Dr. Kimberly M Brown, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
145 S FAIRFAX AVE STE 200/300, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Kimberly M Brown
Dr. Kimberly Michele Brown is a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of USC (2011), completed her psychiatry residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2011-2015) where she served as Chief Resident of Outpatient Services, and an Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles (2015-2016). She specializes in addiction psychiatry, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2011
- Psychiatry Residency, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2011-2015
- Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/VA Greater Los Angeles, 2015-2016
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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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Kimberly M Brown serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Kimberly M Brown 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. Kimberly M Brown's office located?
Dr. Kimberly M Brown's office is located at 145 S FAIRFAX AVE STE 200/300, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Kimberly M Brown's board certifications?
Dr. Kimberly M Brown holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, General Psychiatry, ABPN, Board Certified, Addiction Psychiatry, ABPN, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kimberly M Brown's education and training background?
Dr. Kimberly M Brown's training includes: MD, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2011; Psychiatry Residency, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2011-2015; Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/VA Greater Los Angeles, 2015-2016. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kimberly M Brown have?
Dr. Kimberly M Brown has approximately 11 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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