Dr. Jasen A Christensen, DO
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1455 FRAZEE RD STE 500, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County, Placer County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Jasen A Christensen
Dr. Jasen Andrew Christensen, DO is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Eureka, CA with over 19 years of experience. He holds dual undergraduate degrees in Cellular/Molecular Biology and German Language from Humboldt State University. He is affiliated with Fortuna Community Health Center, Sempervirens, and the University of New Mexico Hospitals. He is a designated QME in California.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Cellular/Molecular Biology, Humboldt State University (1999)
- BA in German Language, Humboldt State University (1999)
- DO, Western University of Health Sciences (2006)
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. Jasen A Christensen serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County, Placer 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. Jasen A Christensen 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. Jasen A Christensen's office located?
Dr. Jasen A Christensen's office is located at 1455 FRAZEE RD STE 500, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 9 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Jasen A Christensen's board certifications?
Dr. Jasen A Christensen holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jasen A Christensen's education and training background?
Dr. Jasen A Christensen's training includes: BS in Cellular/Molecular Biology, Humboldt State University (1999); BA in German Language, Humboldt State University (1999); DO, Western University of Health Sciences (2006). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jasen A Christensen have?
Dr. Jasen A Christensen has approximately 20 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. Jasen A Christensen serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Jasen A Christensen is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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