Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2514 S CENTRAL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku
Dr. Ijeoma Ijeaku is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. She holds an MPH from Loma Linda University with an emphasis in medical epidemiology. She is an assistant clinical professor of health sciences at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and an attending psychiatrist with the Riverside University Health System, Behavioral Health. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA).
Education & Board Certifications
- MBBS, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- MPH, Loma Linda University (Medical Epidemiology)
- General Psychiatry Residency, Loma Linda University
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Southern California
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. Ijeoma O Ijeaku serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Ijeoma O Ijeaku 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. Ijeoma O Ijeaku's office located?
Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku's office is located at 2514 S CENTRAL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90011. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku's board certifications?
Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - General Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN), Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku's education and training background?
Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku's training includes: MBBS, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria; MPH, Loma Linda University (Medical Epidemiology); General Psychiatry Residency, Loma Linda University; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Southern California. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku have?
Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku has approximately 17 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. Ijeoma O Ijeaku serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ijeoma O Ijeaku is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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