Dr. Ritu Goel, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2003 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 109, Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Riverside County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Placer County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ritu Goel
Dr. Ritu Goel is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Founder of MindClaire in Long Beach, California. She has over 20 years of experience and has held faculty positions at Johns Hopkins University and Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DFAACAP) and holds additional certifications in Integrative Psychiatry and AI in Healthcare from MIT. She also serves as a Principal Investigator and DMC Chair.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, India (2001)
- Psychiatric Training, NHS (United Kingdom)
- Psychiatry Residency, University at Buffalo
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University at Buffalo (Chief Resident)
- Integrative Psychiatry Certification
- AI in Healthcare Certification, MIT
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. Ritu Goel serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Riverside County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Placer County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Cruz 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. Ritu Goel 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. Ritu Goel's office located?
Dr. Ritu Goel's office is located at 2003 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 109, Oceanside, CA 92054. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Ritu Goel's board certifications?
Dr. Ritu Goel holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN), Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DFAACAP), Integrative Psychiatry Certification, AI in Healthcare - MIT. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ritu Goel's education and training background?
Dr. Ritu Goel's training includes: MD, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, India (2001); Psychiatric Training, NHS (United Kingdom); Psychiatry Residency, University at Buffalo; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University at Buffalo (Chief Resident); Integrative Psychiatry Certification; AI in Healthcare Certification, MIT. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ritu Goel have?
Dr. Ritu Goel 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. Ritu Goel serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ritu Goel is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Riverside County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Placer County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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