Dr. Donald J Purcell, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1303 JEFFERSON ST STE 210A, Napa, CA 94559
Phone
Counties Served
Napa County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Donald J Purcell
Dr. Donald (Don) Purcell is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience in medicine. He is dual-trained in internal medicine and psychiatry. He has worked extensively in California's state hospital and correctional systems, including the DMH Vacaville Psychiatric Program and San Quentin.
Education & Board Certifications
- McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (MD, 1985)
- University of Hawaii (Internal Medicine Residency, 1988-1990)
- University of Hawaii (Psychiatry Residency, 1990-1993)
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 Napa County
Dr. Donald J Purcell serves workers' compensation cases in Napa 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. Donald J Purcell 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. Donald J Purcell's office located?
Dr. Donald J Purcell's office is located at 1303 JEFFERSON ST STE 210A, Napa, CA 94559. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Napa County.
What are Dr. Donald J Purcell's board certifications?
Dr. Donald J Purcell holds the following board certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry, Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Donald J Purcell's education and training background?
Dr. Donald J Purcell's training includes: McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (MD, 1985); University of Hawaii (Internal Medicine Residency, 1988-1990); University of Hawaii (Psychiatry Residency, 1990-1993). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Donald J Purcell have?
Dr. Donald J Purcell has approximately 41 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.
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