Dr. Paul H Kratofil, DO
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1050 LAKES DR STE 225, West Covina, CA 91791
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Paul H Kratofil
Dr. Paul Howard Kratofil, DO is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 19 years of experience authoring forensic reports and providing testimony in California superior courts regarding civil and criminal commitments. He previously spent six years practicing family medicine in San Diego before entering psychiatry residency at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He serves as an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Western University of Health Sciences. He is a designated California QME.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
- Psychiatry Residency, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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. Paul H Kratofil serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Paul H Kratofil 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. Paul H Kratofil's office located?
Dr. Paul H Kratofil's office is located at 1050 LAKES DR STE 225, West Covina, CA 91791. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Paul H Kratofil's board certifications?
Dr. Paul H Kratofil holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Family Medicine, Board Certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Paul H Kratofil's education and training background?
Dr. Paul H Kratofil's training includes: DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA; Psychiatry Residency, University of California San Diego School of Medicine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Paul H Kratofil have?
Dr. Paul H Kratofil has approximately 19 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. Paul H Kratofil serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Paul H Kratofil is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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