Dr. Praveen R Kambam, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
515 S FLOWER ST 18TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Praveen R Kambam
Dr. Praveen Reddy Kambam is a forensic psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California with over 20 years of experience. He is a Supervising Mental Health Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Court-Based Mental Health Programs in the Division of Forensic Psychiatry at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. He is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and part of the ACGME faculty of the UCLA Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. He is a Councilor and Chair of the Media and Public Relations Committee of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL).
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, Emory University
- MD, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis (2004)
- Psychiatry Residency, University of Michigan Health System
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA (Chief Fellow)
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. Praveen R Kambam serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino 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. Praveen R Kambam 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. Praveen R Kambam's office located?
Dr. Praveen R Kambam's office is located at 515 S FLOWER ST 18TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90071. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Praveen R Kambam's board certifications?
Dr. Praveen R Kambam holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Praveen R Kambam's education and training background?
Dr. Praveen R Kambam's training includes: BA, Emory University; MD, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis (2004); Psychiatry Residency, University of Michigan Health System; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA (Chief Fellow). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Praveen R Kambam have?
Dr. Praveen R Kambam has approximately 22 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. Praveen R Kambam serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Praveen R Kambam is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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