Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1001 WILSHIRE BLVD LBBY, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Kern County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan
Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her M.D. from Ramachandra Medical College in India, completed her adult psychiatry residency at Duke University Medical Center, and pursued her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCLA. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh. She serves as a clinical instructor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and as a child and adolescent psychiatrist for Aviva Family and Children's Services. She specializes in child trauma and neuroimaging research.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Ramachandra Medical College, India
- Residency in Adult Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center
- Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles
- Post-doctoral Fellowship, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA (2001-2002)
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. Anandhi Narasimhan serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Kern 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. Anandhi Narasimhan 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. Anandhi Narasimhan's office located?
Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan's office is located at 1001 WILSHIRE BLVD LBBY, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan's board certifications?
Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan's education and training background?
Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan's training includes: MD, Ramachandra Medical College, India; Residency in Adult Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center; Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles; Post-doctoral Fellowship, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA (2001-2002). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan have?
Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan has approximately 23 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. Anandhi Narasimhan serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Kern County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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