Dr. Gregory J Firman, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1255 W COLTON AVE, Redlands, CA 92374
Phone
Counties Served
San Bernardino County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Gregory J Firman
Dr. Gregory J. Firman is a forensic psychiatrist with over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 1977. He holds triple board certification in Family Practice, Forensic Psychiatry, and Psychiatry. Listed as QME panelist in Redlands/San Bernardino County, with offices in Napa, CA.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of California at Los Angeles / Center for Health Sciences (1977)
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. Gregory J Firman serves workers' compensation cases in San Bernardino County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno 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. Gregory J Firman 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. Gregory J Firman's office located?
Dr. Gregory J Firman's office is located at 1255 W COLTON AVE, Redlands, CA 92374. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including San Bernardino County.
What are Dr. Gregory J Firman's board certifications?
Dr. Gregory J Firman holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry, Board Certified, Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certified, Family Practice. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Gregory J Firman's education and training background?
Dr. Gregory J Firman's training includes: MD, University of California at Los Angeles / Center for Health Sciences (1977). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gregory J Firman have?
Dr. Gregory J Firman has approximately 49 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. Gregory J Firman serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Gregory J Firman is available for QME evaluations in San Bernardino County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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