Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
15141 WHITTIER BLVD STE 210, Whittier, CA 90603
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim
Dr. Fayaz Ibrahim is a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist with over fifteen years of forensic experience. He is a California Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) providing objective psychiatric evaluations, causation analysis, record review, and expert witness services for matters involving mental health disorders, substance use, and medication impairment.
Education & Board Certifications
- MBBS, Bangalore Medical College
- Psychiatry Residency, SUNY Downstate Medical Center (with rotation at Center for Movement Disorders, Columbia University Neurology)
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. Fayaz A Ibrahim serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura 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. Fayaz A Ibrahim 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. Fayaz A Ibrahim's office located?
Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim's office is located at 15141 WHITTIER BLVD STE 210, Whittier, CA 90603. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim's board certifications?
Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry, Board Certified - Addiction Medicine, California QME - Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim's education and training background?
Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim's training includes: MBBS, Bangalore Medical College; Psychiatry Residency, SUNY Downstate Medical Center (with rotation at Center for Movement Disorders, Columbia University Neurology). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim have?
Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim has approximately 18 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. Fayaz A Ibrahim serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Fayaz A Ibrahim is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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