Dr. Alberto G Lopez, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Alameda County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Alberto G Lopez
Dr. Alberto G. Lopez is a board-certified psychiatrist in San Francisco/Los Angeles, California, with over 40 years of experience. He received his MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatric training at UCSF Langley Porter Institute.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA in Biology, University of Chicago (1970-1974)
- MD, Stanford University School of Medicine (1974-1979)
- Medical and Psychiatric Internship, University of California San Francisco (1979-1980)
- Psychiatry Residency, Langley Porter Institute/UCSF (1980-1983)
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. Alberto G Lopez serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Alameda County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey 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. Alberto G Lopez 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. Alberto G Lopez's office located?
Dr. Alberto G Lopez's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 9 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Alberto G Lopez's board certifications?
Dr. Alberto G Lopez holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Alberto G Lopez's education and training background?
Dr. Alberto G Lopez's training includes: BA in Biology, University of Chicago (1970-1974); MD, Stanford University School of Medicine (1974-1979); Medical and Psychiatric Internship, University of California San Francisco (1979-1980); Psychiatry Residency, Langley Porter Institute/UCSF (1980-1983). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Alberto G Lopez have?
Dr. Alberto G Lopez has approximately 42 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. Alberto G Lopez serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Alberto G Lopez is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Alameda County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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