Dr. Paul R Puri, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1625 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE M100, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Stanislaus County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Paul R Puri
Dr. Paul R. Puri, MD, QME, is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, where he has been on faculty for more than 10 years, and is Past-President of the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Association. He served as Chief Resident at UC San Diego and conducted research in psychosomatics and sleep medicine. Dr. Puri is trained in eight different forms of psychotherapy including hypnosis, and is available for PQMEs, AMEs, and IMEs throughout California.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of Rochester School of Medicine (MD)
- University of California San Diego (Psychiatry Residency, Chief Resident)
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. Paul R Puri serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Stanislaus 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. Paul R Puri 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. Paul R Puri's office located?
Dr. Paul R Puri's office is located at 1625 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE M100, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Paul R Puri's board certifications?
Dr. Paul R Puri holds the following board certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Paul R Puri's education and training background?
Dr. Paul R Puri's training includes: University of Rochester School of Medicine (MD); University of California San Diego (Psychiatry Residency, Chief Resident). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Paul R Puri have?
Dr. Paul R Puri has approximately 18 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. Paul R Puri serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Paul R Puri is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Stanislaus County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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