Dr. Nancy B Herron, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1721 BROADWAY, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Nancy B Herron
Board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. Trained at Brown University and Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital. Practices in Northern California with affiliations in the Santa Rosa area.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (1988)
- Pediatrics Residency, Brown University (1988-1993)
- Psychiatry Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
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. Nancy B Herron serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Placer 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. Nancy B Herron 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. Nancy B Herron's office located?
Dr. Nancy B Herron's office is located at 1721 BROADWAY, Oakland, CA 94612. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Nancy B Herron's board certifications?
Dr. Nancy B Herron holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Nancy B Herron's education and training background?
Dr. Nancy B Herron's training includes: M.D., Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (1988); Pediatrics Residency, Brown University (1988-1993); Psychiatry Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nancy B Herron have?
Dr. Nancy B Herron has approximately 37 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. Nancy B Herron serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Nancy B Herron is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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