Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
21151 S WESTERN AVE STE 100, Torrance, CA 90501
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez
Board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience practicing in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Provides comprehensive psychiatric care including medication management and psychotherapy.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (2004)
- Psychiatry Residency, Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2004-2008)
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. Vanessa V Hernandez 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. Vanessa V Hernandez 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. Vanessa V Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez's office is located at 21151 S WESTERN AVE STE 100, Torrance, CA 90501. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez's board certifications?
Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez's education and training background?
Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez's training includes: M.D., University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (2004); Psychiatry Residency, Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2004-2008). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez have?
Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez has approximately 22 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. Vanessa V Hernandez speak?
Dr. Vanessa V Hernandez speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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