Dr. Soo Yeon Kang, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
231 W VERNON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Soo Yeon Kang
Dr. Soo Yeon Kelly Kang is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, CA. She is affiliated with UCLA Health and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She is a member of the Southern California Psychiatric Society and serves as a QME.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Molecular Biology, Brown University
- MD, Chicago Medical School
- Psychiatry Residency, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
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. Soo Yeon Kang serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Sacramento 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. Soo Yeon Kang 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. Soo Yeon Kang's office located?
Dr. Soo Yeon Kang's office is located at 231 W VERNON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90037. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Soo Yeon Kang's board certifications?
Dr. Soo Yeon Kang holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Soo Yeon Kang's education and training background?
Dr. Soo Yeon Kang's training includes: BS in Molecular Biology, Brown University; MD, Chicago Medical School; Psychiatry Residency, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Soo Yeon Kang have?
Dr. Soo Yeon Kang 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.
What languages does Dr. Soo Yeon Kang speak?
Dr. Soo Yeon Kang speaks English and Korean. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Soo Yeon Kang serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Soo Yeon Kang is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Sacramento County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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