Dr. Ralph Saintfort, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
3760 CONVOY ST STE 111, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Orange County, Stanislaus County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ralph Saintfort
Dr. Ralph Saintfort, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in San Diego/La Jolla, CA. He graduated with honors from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1995. With over 29 years of experience, he has extensive expertise in psychotic disorders and is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 1995 (graduated with honors)
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. Ralph Saintfort serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Orange 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. Ralph Saintfort 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. Ralph Saintfort's office located?
Dr. Ralph Saintfort's office is located at 3760 CONVOY ST STE 111, San Diego, CA 92111. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Ralph Saintfort's board certifications?
Dr. Ralph Saintfort 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. Ralph Saintfort's education and training background?
Dr. Ralph Saintfort's training includes: MD, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 1995 (graduated with honors). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ralph Saintfort have?
Dr. Ralph Saintfort has approximately 29 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. Ralph Saintfort serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ralph Saintfort is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Orange County, Stanislaus County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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