Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2531 MARIN AVE, Berkeley, CA 94708-1442
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas
Dr. Astrid Rusquellas, MD is a psychiatrist practicing in Berkeley, CA. She graduated from the Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina in 1963. With over 60 years of experience, she specializes in Psychiatry and Psychology. She is multilingual, speaking Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and English.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina, 1963
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 Alameda County
Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda 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. Astrid N Rusquellas 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. Astrid N Rusquellas's office located?
Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas's office is located at 2531 MARIN AVE, Berkeley, CA 94708-1442. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Alameda County.
What are Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas's board certifications?
Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas's education and training background?
Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas's training includes: MD, Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina, 1963. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas have?
Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas has approximately 62 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. Astrid N Rusquellas speak?
Dr. Astrid N Rusquellas speaks English and Spanish and French and Italian and Portuguese. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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