Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
21 RANCHO CAMINO DR, Pomona, CA 91766
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr
Dr. Lyle Beverly Forehand Jr. is an MD psychiatrist with broad subspecialty certification practicing in California. He holds California medical license A79117 and is certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, and Psychosomatic Medicine. Dr. Forehand has been enrolled in the NPI registry since June 2006 and is enrolled in California Medicaid (Medi-Cal ID 5036). His practice is located in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
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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. Lyle B Forehand Jr serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Lyle B Forehand Jr 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. Lyle B Forehand Jr's office located?
Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr's office is located at 21 RANCHO CAMINO DR, Pomona, CA 91766. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr's board certifications?
Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certified in Psychosomatic Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
How many years of experience does Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr have?
Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr has approximately 19 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. Lyle B Forehand Jr serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Lyle B Forehand Jr is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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