Dr. Edwin H Peng, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
43860 10TH ST W STE 201, Lancaster, CA 93534
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Edwin H Peng
Dr. Edwin Peng is a board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry. He holds an MBA from UCLA and serves as a QME. He has extensive experience in state hospital settings, including the California Department of State Hospitals in Patton. He graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Biochemistry from UCLA.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of California Los Angeles (BS Biochemistry, cum laude, 1994)
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (MD, 1998)
- Loma Linda Medical Center (Psychiatry Residency, 2003)
- University of Southern California (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Chief Fellow, 2005)
- UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA)
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. Edwin H Peng serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Kern 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. Edwin H Peng 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. Edwin H Peng's office located?
Dr. Edwin H Peng's office is located at 43860 10TH ST W STE 201, Lancaster, CA 93534. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Edwin H Peng's board certifications?
Dr. Edwin H Peng holds the following board certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry (2006), American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Edwin H Peng's education and training background?
Dr. Edwin H Peng's training includes: University of California Los Angeles (BS Biochemistry, cum laude, 1994); University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (MD, 1998); Loma Linda Medical Center (Psychiatry Residency, 2003); University of Southern California (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Chief Fellow, 2005); UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Edwin H Peng have?
Dr. Edwin H Peng has approximately 28 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. Edwin H Peng serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Edwin H Peng is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Kern County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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