Dr. Karen F Higgins, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1111 HOWE AVE STE 240, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone
Counties Served
Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Karen F Higgins
Psychiatrist with over 35 years of experience practicing in Northern California. Licensed in California (C50133). Provides psychiatric evaluations and treatment in the Grass Valley and Chico areas.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1989)
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. Karen F Higgins serves workers' compensation cases in Sacramento County, San Joaquin 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. Karen F Higgins 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. Karen F Higgins's office located?
Dr. Karen F Higgins's office is located at 1111 HOWE AVE STE 240, Sacramento, CA 95825. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Sacramento County.
What are Dr. Karen F Higgins's board certifications?
Dr. Karen F Higgins holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Karen F Higgins's education and training background?
Dr. Karen F Higgins's training includes: M.D., Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1989). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Karen F Higgins have?
Dr. Karen F Higgins 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. Karen F Higgins serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Karen F Higgins is available for QME evaluations in Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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