Dr. Mark R Mcdonald, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1513 S GRAND AVE STE 300, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3075
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Mark R Mcdonald
Dr. Mark McDonald is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with additional training in adult psychoanalysis, practicing in West Los Angeles. He provides therapy and medication treatment to patients of all ages. He has particular expertise in working with children with autism and trauma, as well as obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders. His psychoanalytically-oriented therapy includes a combination of family systems therapy, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (2007)
- Adult Psychiatry Residency, University of Cincinnati
- Child Psychiatry Fellowship, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Mark R Mcdonald serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Mark R Mcdonald 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. Mark R Mcdonald's office located?
Dr. Mark R Mcdonald's office is located at 1513 S GRAND AVE STE 300, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3075. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Mark R Mcdonald's board certifications?
Dr. Mark R Mcdonald holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Mark R Mcdonald's education and training background?
Dr. Mark R Mcdonald's training includes: MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (2007); Adult Psychiatry Residency, University of Cincinnati; Child Psychiatry Fellowship, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Mark R Mcdonald have?
Dr. Mark R Mcdonald has approximately 19 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. Mark R Mcdonald speak?
Dr. Mark R Mcdonald speaks English and French and Spanish and Japanese. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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