Dr. Sean Buckley, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
515 S FLOWER 18TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Tulare County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sean Buckley
Dr. Sean Francis Buckley is a board-certified psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA with over 25 years of experience. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine (1995) and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (1995-1999). He holds medical licenses in California, Kentucky, and Arkansas. He is a California QME in Psychiatry.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Creighton University School of Medicine, 1995
- Psychiatry Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1995-1999
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. Sean Buckley serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Tulare 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. Sean Buckley 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. Sean Buckley's office located?
Dr. Sean Buckley's office is located at 515 S FLOWER 18TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90071. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Sean Buckley's board certifications?
Dr. Sean Buckley 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. Sean Buckley's education and training background?
Dr. Sean Buckley's training includes: MD, Creighton University School of Medicine, 1995; Psychiatry Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1995-1999. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sean Buckley have?
Dr. Sean Buckley has approximately 27 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. Sean Buckley serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Sean Buckley is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Tulare County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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