Dr. Steven F Galarza, DO
Psychiatry
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Office Address
333 H ST STE 5000, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Butte County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Steven F Galarza
Dr. Steven F. Galarza, DO, QME is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist with over 24 years of experience practicing in Murrieta/Temecula, CA. He is President of Allied Medical Evaluators, Inc., a psychiatry and psychology experts company. He has extensive experience as a forensic psychiatrist providing medical-legal evaluations and has worked with the California Department of Corrections. He accepts telehealth appointments.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2001)
- Psychiatry Residency, Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium (2001-2005)
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. Steven F Galarza serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Butte 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. Steven F Galarza 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. Steven F Galarza's office located?
Dr. Steven F Galarza's office is located at 333 H ST STE 5000, Chula Vista, CA 91910. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Steven F Galarza's board certifications?
Dr. Steven F Galarza holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Forensic Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Steven F Galarza's education and training background?
Dr. Steven F Galarza's training includes: DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2001); Psychiatry Residency, Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium (2001-2005). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Steven F Galarza have?
Dr. Steven F Galarza has approximately 24 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. Steven F Galarza serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Steven F Galarza is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Butte County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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