Dr. Kathleen I Lopez, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1050 W LAKES DR STE 225, West Covina, CA 91790
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Kathleen I Lopez
Dr. Kathleen Isabel Lopez is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry in the Los Angeles/Redondo Beach area. She serves as a psychiatrist at Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles and Regeneration Psychiatry. She served as Administrative Chief during her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCLA.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Psychology (Pre-Med), Pacific Union College
- MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Adult Psychiatry Residency, University of California Riverside
- Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA (Administrative Chief)
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. Kathleen I Lopez serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino 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. Kathleen I 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. Kathleen I Lopez's office located?
Dr. Kathleen I Lopez's office is located at 1050 W LAKES DR STE 225, West Covina, CA 91790. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Kathleen I Lopez's board certifications?
Dr. Kathleen I Lopez holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Board Certified in Child & Adolescent 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. Kathleen I Lopez's education and training background?
Dr. Kathleen I Lopez's training includes: BS in Psychology (Pre-Med), Pacific Union College; MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine; Adult Psychiatry Residency, University of California Riverside; Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA (Administrative Chief). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Kathleen I Lopez serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Kathleen I Lopez is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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