Dr. Ashraf M Helmy, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
7545 IRVINE CENTER DR 200, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ashraf M Helmy
Board-certified forensic psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience. Specializes in forensic psychiatry evaluations, QME assessments, and medicolegal consultations. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University/Feinberg School of Medicine. California QME since 2015.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt (1994)
- Transitional Year Internship (1997-1998)
- Psychiatry Residency, UPMC Medical Education (1998-2001)
- Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, UPMC Medical Education (2002-2003)
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 Orange County
Dr. Ashraf M Helmy serves workers' compensation cases in Orange 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. Ashraf M Helmy 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. Ashraf M Helmy's office located?
Dr. Ashraf M Helmy's office is located at 7545 IRVINE CENTER DR 200, Irvine, CA 92618. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. Ashraf M Helmy's board certifications?
Dr. Ashraf M Helmy holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified - Forensic Psychiatry (ABPN), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ashraf M Helmy's education and training background?
Dr. Ashraf M Helmy's training includes: M.D., Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt (1994); Transitional Year Internship (1997-1998); Psychiatry Residency, UPMC Medical Education (1998-2001); Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, UPMC Medical Education (2002-2003). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ashraf M Helmy have?
Dr. Ashraf M Helmy has approximately 30 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.
What languages does Dr. Ashraf M Helmy speak?
Dr. Ashraf M Helmy speaks English and Arabic. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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