Dr. Christopher J Heckman, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
301 N LAKE AVE STE 600, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Christopher J Heckman
Board-certified psychiatrist and QME with over 25 years of experience. Senior Psychiatrist and Supervisor at the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH-Coalinga). Previously staff psychiatrist at Metropolitan State Hospital. Member of the Clinical Operations Advisory Council (COAC) for the California Department of State Hospitals. Expert in forensic psychiatry, LPS conservatorship, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy units.
Education & Board Certifications
- B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
- M.D., M.S., Chicago Medical School (1999)
- Psychiatry Residency, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Christopher J Heckman serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Christopher J Heckman 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. Christopher J Heckman's office located?
Dr. Christopher J Heckman's office is located at 301 N LAKE AVE STE 600, Pasadena, CA 91101. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Christopher J Heckman's board certifications?
Dr. Christopher J Heckman 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. Christopher J Heckman's education and training background?
Dr. Christopher J Heckman's training includes: B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.D., M.S., Chicago Medical School (1999); Psychiatry Residency, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Christopher J Heckman have?
Dr. Christopher J Heckman has approximately 27 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.
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