Dr. William C Darby, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
500 LA TERRAZA BLVD STE 150, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. William C Darby
Dr. William Connor Darby is a double board-certified psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, California. He serves as Director of the UCLA Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program and is Past President of the American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry. He is a recipient of the Rappeport Fellowship (AAPL, 2016), the Laughlin Fellowship (ACP, 2017), the UCLA Outstanding Teaching Award (2017), and the Howard Zonana Award for Best Teacher in a Forensic Fellowship Program (AAPL, 2017).
Education & Board Certifications
- BA in Psychobiology, Swarthmore College
- MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency, UCLA
- Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA
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. William C Darby serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. William C Darby 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. William C Darby's office located?
Dr. William C Darby's office is located at 500 LA TERRAZA BLVD STE 150, Escondido, CA 92025. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. William C Darby's board certifications?
Dr. William C Darby holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified, Forensic Psychiatry (ABPN), California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. William C Darby's education and training background?
Dr. William C Darby's training includes: BA in Psychobiology, Swarthmore College; MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Psychiatry Residency, UCLA; Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. William C Darby have?
Dr. William C Darby has approximately 13 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. William C Darby serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. William C Darby is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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