Dr. Eric J Mathews, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 200, Torrance, CA 90503
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Solano County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Eric J Mathews
Dr. Eric Mathews is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles and Torrance, CA. He is the founder and medical director of a private psychiatry practice providing evidence-based care to adults navigating anxiety, depression, attention challenges, trauma, and life transitions via secure video telepsychiatry. Beyond his psychiatric practice, he serves on the Board of Directors of Disability Rights International (DRI), where he has worked since 2009. He began his career leading human rights investigations into orphanages, psychiatric facilities, and social care homes in Eastern Europe and Latin America, conducting over two dozen fact-finding missions across Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Kosovo, and Mexico.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Psychiatry Residency, Harbor-UCLA 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. Eric J Mathews serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Solano County, Ventura 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. Eric J Mathews 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. Eric J Mathews's office located?
Dr. Eric J Mathews's office is located at 21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 200, Torrance, CA 90503. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Eric J Mathews's board certifications?
Dr. Eric J Mathews holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Eric J Mathews's education and training background?
Dr. Eric J Mathews's training includes: MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry; Psychiatry Residency, Harbor-UCLA 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. Eric J Mathews have?
Dr. Eric J Mathews has approximately 5 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. Eric J Mathews serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Eric J Mathews is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Alameda County, Solano County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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