Dr. Shivani V Chmura, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1320 WILLOW PASS RD TE 600, Concord, CA 94520
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Shivani V Chmura
Dr. Shivani Verma Chmura, MD is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. She is an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member in the Stanford Hospital Department of Psychiatry and founder of Palo Alto Wellness. She completed residency at Stanford University and fellowship at UCSF.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, University of California, Berkeley (minor in Business Administration)
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, 2007
- Psychiatry Residency, Stanford University
- Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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. Shivani V Chmura serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Santa Cruz 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. Shivani V Chmura 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. Shivani V Chmura's office located?
Dr. Shivani V Chmura's office is located at 1320 WILLOW PASS RD TE 600, Concord, CA 94520. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Shivani V Chmura's board certifications?
Dr. Shivani V Chmura holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Shivani V Chmura's education and training background?
Dr. Shivani V Chmura's training includes: BA, University of California, Berkeley (minor in Business Administration); MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, 2007; Psychiatry Residency, Stanford University; Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Shivani V Chmura have?
Dr. Shivani V Chmura has approximately 18 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. Shivani V Chmura serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Shivani V Chmura is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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