Dr. Salvador Echeverria, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
3600 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1640, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Salvador Echeverria
Dr. Salvador Echeverria Jr. is a psychiatrist originally from Los Angeles specializing in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. He earned his medical degree from UCLA and completed both his psychiatry residency and child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. Prior to medical school, he worked as a substitute teacher for LAUSD. He has received multiple NIH grants and conducted neuroscience research in the U.S. and internationally in Mexico and Spain.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Physiological Science (Minor in Spanish Literature), UCLA
- MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
- Psychiatry Residency, UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
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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. Salvador Echeverria serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Ventura 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. Salvador Echeverria 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. Salvador Echeverria's office located?
Dr. Salvador Echeverria's office is located at 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1640, Los Angeles, CA 90010. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Salvador Echeverria's board certifications?
Dr. Salvador Echeverria holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Salvador Echeverria's education and training background?
Dr. Salvador Echeverria's training includes: BS, Physiological Science (Minor in Spanish Literature), UCLA; MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Psychiatry Residency, UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Salvador Echeverria serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Salvador Echeverria is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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