Dr. Markus Ploesser, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, Solano County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Markus Ploesser
Dr. Markus Ploesser is a board-certified psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist with extensive multidisciplinary training. He holds both medical and law degrees, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a designated Qualified Medical Evaluator for California Workers' Compensation evaluations and practices integrative psychiatry with expertise in forensic evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- Humboldt University of Berlin (MD)
- Columbia University (Psychiatry Residency)
- University of Washington (Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship)
- University of Arizona (Integrative Medicine Fellowship)
- Columbia University School of Law (LLM)
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. Markus Ploesser serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, Solano 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. Markus Ploesser 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. Markus Ploesser's office located?
Dr. Markus Ploesser's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Markus Ploesser's board certifications?
Dr. Markus Ploesser holds the following board certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Forensic Psychiatry, Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Diplomate, American Board of Physician Specialties - Integrative Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Markus Ploesser's education and training background?
Dr. Markus Ploesser's training includes: Humboldt University of Berlin (MD); Columbia University (Psychiatry Residency); University of Washington (Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship); University of Arizona (Integrative Medicine Fellowship); Columbia University School of Law (LLM). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Markus Ploesser have?
Dr. Markus Ploesser 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. Markus Ploesser speak?
Dr. Markus Ploesser speaks English and German. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Markus Ploesser serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Markus Ploesser is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, Solano County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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