Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
3250 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1501, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman
Physician-scientist and Assistant Professor at UCLA Department of Psychiatry. Dual board-certified in adult psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. Medical Co-Director of the Center for the Assessment and Prevention of Psychosis Risk Syndromes (CAPPS) at UCLA. Attending psychiatrist in the TMS clinic. Received the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Development Award. Research focuses on neuroscience of psychiatric disorders.
Education & Board Certifications
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- M.D., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh-Carnegie Mellon University Medical Scientist Training Program
- Psychiatry Residency, Western Psychiatric Hospital, Pittsburgh & UCLA
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA
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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. Gil Dov Hoftman 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. Gil Dov Hoftman 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. Gil Dov Hoftman's office located?
Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman's office is located at 3250 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1501, Los Angeles, CA 90010. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman's board certifications?
Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman 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. Gil Dov Hoftman's education and training background?
Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman's training includes: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); M.D., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh-Carnegie Mellon University Medical Scientist Training Program; Psychiatry Residency, Western Psychiatric Hospital, Pittsburgh & UCLA; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman have?
Dr. Gil Dov Hoftman has approximately 15 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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