Dr. Paul D Sargent, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
12526 HIGH BLUFF DR UNIT 300, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Paul D Sargent
Dr. Paul D. Sargent, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in the San Diego/Encinitas area of California. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (class of 2002) and completed his psychiatry residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego (2006-2009). He served as a Flight Surgeon for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-267 and deployed to Iraq in 2009 as the staff psychiatrist for 2nd Medical Battalion, USMC, where he was the sole military psychiatrist in Al Anbar province.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, 2002
- Residency in Psychiatry, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 2006-2009
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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 San Diego County
Dr. Paul D Sargent serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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 D Sargent 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 D Sargent's office located?
Dr. Paul D Sargent's office is located at 12526 HIGH BLUFF DR UNIT 300, San Diego, CA 92130. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Paul D Sargent's board certifications?
Dr. Paul D Sargent 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. Paul D Sargent's education and training background?
Dr. Paul D Sargent's training includes: MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, 2002; Residency in Psychiatry, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 2006-2009. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Paul D Sargent have?
Dr. Paul D Sargent has approximately 24 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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