Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1816 TULLY RD STE 235, San Jose, CA 95122
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Madera County, Shasta County, Butte County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra
Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra, MD, QME, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Evaluator with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in fair, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, clear medical reporting, and objective assessments for legal and clinical cases. He has expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as mental health care in correctional and crisis settings. He is available across nine California locations for QME evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Guntur Medical College, India
- Psychiatry Residency, Kingsborough Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, NJ
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. Sureshbabu Kurra serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Madera County, Shasta County, Butte 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. Sureshbabu Kurra 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. Sureshbabu Kurra's office located?
Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra's office is located at 1816 TULLY RD STE 235, San Jose, CA 95122. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 10 California counties including Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra's board certifications?
Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra's education and training background?
Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra's training includes: MD, Guntur Medical College, India; Psychiatry Residency, Kingsborough Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn, NY; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, NJ. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra have?
Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra has approximately 30 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. Sureshbabu Kurra serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Sureshbabu Kurra is available for QME evaluations in Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Madera County, Shasta County, Butte County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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