Dr. Andrei Novac, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
400 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 309, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7637
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Andrei Novac
Dr. Andrei Novac is a board-certified psychiatrist and Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA) practicing in Newport Beach, California. He is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine and Founding Director of the Traumatic Stress Program. He has published over 50 scientific papers on traumatic stress, depressive disorders, and intergenerational transmission of trauma. In 2004, he received the 'Top Psychiatrists in America' award.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Carol Davila School of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania (1978)
- Post-MD Internship in Pediatrics (3 years)
- Internship and Psychiatric Residency, University of California Irvine
- Research Fellow, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach (1986)
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 Orange County
Dr. Andrei Novac serves workers' compensation cases in 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. Andrei Novac 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. Andrei Novac's office located?
Dr. Andrei Novac's office is located at 400 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 309, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7637. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. Andrei Novac's board certifications?
Dr. Andrei Novac holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry (ABPN), Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA), California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Andrei Novac's education and training background?
Dr. Andrei Novac's training includes: MD, Carol Davila School of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania (1978); Post-MD Internship in Pediatrics (3 years); Internship and Psychiatric Residency, University of California Irvine; Research Fellow, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach (1986). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Andrei Novac have?
Dr. Andrei Novac has approximately 48 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. Andrei Novac speak?
Dr. Andrei Novac speaks English and Romanian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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