Dr. Barbara J Justice, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
360 EAST 2ND ST 8TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Barbara J Justice
Dr. Barbara J. Justice is a General and Forensic Psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Examiner based in Woodland Hills, California. She practiced surgery and participated in research for twenty years before entering psychiatry. She completed a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at UCLA. She currently serves as Forensic Attending with the California Department of State Hospitals and maintains a private practice performing civil, criminal, and workers' compensation evaluations. She provides AME, Panel QME, long-term disability, fitness for duty, and IME evaluations as well as expert witness testimony.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Howard University College of Medicine
- Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA
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. Barbara J Justice serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange 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. Barbara J Justice 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. Barbara J Justice's office located?
Dr. Barbara J Justice's office is located at 360 EAST 2ND ST 8TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Barbara J Justice's board certifications?
Dr. Barbara J Justice holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certified in Surgery, California QME, American Board of Forensic Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Barbara J Justice's education and training background?
Dr. Barbara J Justice's training includes: MD, Howard University College of Medicine; Forensic 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. Barbara J Justice have?
Dr. Barbara J Justice has approximately 20 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. Barbara J Justice serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Barbara J Justice is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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