Dr. Blanca G Cervantes, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2530 ATLANTIC AVE STE A, Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Blanca G Cervantes
Dr. Blanca Guadalupe Cervantes is a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist in Santa Ana and Irvine, CA with 15 years of experience. She earned her BA in English from UCLA, completed a PreMedical Postbaccalaureate Program at UC Irvine, and received her MD from UC San Diego School of Medicine (2010). She holds board certifications in both Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine with advanced NLP training.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA in English, University of California Los Angeles
- PreMedical Postbaccalaureate Program, University of California Irvine
- MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2010
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. Blanca G Cervantes serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange 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. Blanca G Cervantes 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. Blanca G Cervantes's office located?
Dr. Blanca G Cervantes's office is located at 2530 ATLANTIC AVE STE A, Long Beach, CA 90806. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Blanca G Cervantes's board certifications?
Dr. Blanca G Cervantes holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry, ABPN, Board Certified, Addiction Medicine, Advanced NLP Training, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Blanca G Cervantes's education and training background?
Dr. Blanca G Cervantes's training includes: BA in English, University of California Los Angeles; PreMedical Postbaccalaureate Program, University of California Irvine; MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2010. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Blanca G Cervantes have?
Dr. Blanca G Cervantes has approximately 15 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. Blanca G Cervantes speak?
Dr. Blanca G Cervantes speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Blanca G Cervantes serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Blanca G Cervantes is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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