Dr. Salma S Khan, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2186 GEARY BLVD STE 315, San Francisco, CA 94115-3457
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Salma S Khan
Dr. Salma S. Khan is a board-certified psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA with over 30 years of experience. She holds certifications in Addiction Medicine, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychiatry. She also serves as an expert witness and QME evaluator.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (1994)
- Transitional Year Internship, California Pacific Medical Center (1994-1995)
- Psychiatry Residency, Stanford University (1995-1998)
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 San Francisco County
Dr. Salma S Khan serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco 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. Salma S Khan 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. Salma S Khan's office located?
Dr. Salma S Khan's office is located at 2186 GEARY BLVD STE 315, San Francisco, CA 94115-3457. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Salma S Khan's board certifications?
Dr. Salma S Khan holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry, Board Certified - Addiction Medicine, Board Certified - Psychosomatic Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Salma S Khan's education and training background?
Dr. Salma S Khan's training includes: MD, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (1994); Transitional Year Internship, California Pacific Medical Center (1994-1995); Psychiatry Residency, Stanford University (1995-1998). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Salma S Khan have?
Dr. Salma S Khan has approximately 31 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.
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