Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 200, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Stanislaus County, Imperial County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha
Dr. Elizabeth Loutsegaye Fisseha is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed her psychiatry residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She is available for QME, AME, and IME evaluations at multiple California locations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (2017)
- Psychiatry Residency, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
- MS, Global Medicine, University of Southern California
- BA, Neuroscience, Amherst College, Massachusetts
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. Elizabeth Fisseha serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Stanislaus County, Imperial 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. Elizabeth Fisseha 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. Elizabeth Fisseha's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha's office is located at 21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 200, Torrance, CA 90503. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha's board certifications?
Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, 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. Elizabeth Fisseha's education and training background?
Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha's training includes: MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (2017); Psychiatry Residency, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior; MS, Global Medicine, University of Southern California; BA, Neuroscience, Amherst College, Massachusetts. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha have?
Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha has approximately 9 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. Elizabeth Fisseha serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Elizabeth Fisseha is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Stanislaus County, Imperial County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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