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Dr. Keelan O'connell, MD

Psychiatry

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Office Address

1264 S WATERMAN AVE, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Counties Served

San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Imperial County

Credential

MD — QME Certified

About Dr. Keelan O'connell

Dr. Keelan K. O'Connell is a psychiatrist affiliated with Naval Medical Center San Diego. She is double board-certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry and is experienced in various psychotherapeutic modalities. She is listed on the California QME panel in San Bernardino County.

Education & Board Certifications

  • MD, George Washington University School of Medicine (2016)
  • Residency in Psychiatry, National Capital Consortium, Bethesda, MD
  • Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, National Capital Consortium
Board Certified - Psychiatry (ABPN) Board Certified - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN) California QME

Languages Spoken

English

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. Keelan O'connell serves workers' compensation cases in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Imperial 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. Keelan O'connell 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. Keelan O'connell's office located?

Dr. Keelan O'connell's office is located at 1264 S WATERMAN AVE, San Bernardino, CA 92408. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including San Bernardino County.

What are Dr. Keelan O'connell's board certifications?

Dr. Keelan O'connell holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN), California QME. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.

What is Dr. Keelan O'connell's education and training background?

Dr. Keelan O'connell's training includes: MD, George Washington University School of Medicine (2016); Residency in Psychiatry, National Capital Consortium, Bethesda, MD; Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, National Capital Consortium. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.

How many years of experience does Dr. Keelan O'connell have?

Dr. Keelan O'connell has approximately 10 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. Keelan O'connell serve for QME evaluations?

Dr. Keelan O'connell is available for QME evaluations in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Imperial County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.

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