Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
8616 LA TIJERA BLVD STE 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin
Dr. Manuel Leonardo Saint Martin is a forensic psychiatrist and attorney practicing in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982. After completing a general surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, he completed a psychiatry residency at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. He also attended Southwestern University School of Law while a resident physician in psychiatry, graduating in 1989. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and New Jersey, and medicine in California, New York, and Oklahoma.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - State University of New York at Buffalo (1982)
- JD - Southwestern University School of Law (1989)
- General Surgery Residency - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2 years)
- Psychiatry Residency - Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center
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. Manuel L Saint Martin serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange 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. Manuel L Saint Martin 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. Manuel L Saint Martin's office located?
Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin's office is located at 8616 LA TIJERA BLVD STE 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin's board certifications?
Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin holds the following board certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry, Licensed Attorney - State Bars of California, New York, New Jersey. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin's education and training background?
Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin's training includes: MD - State University of New York at Buffalo (1982); JD - Southwestern University School of Law (1989); General Surgery Residency - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2 years); Psychiatry Residency - Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin have?
Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin has approximately 40 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.
What languages does Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin speak?
Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin speaks English and Portuguese and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Manuel L Saint Martin is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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