Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
11 MAPLE ST STE H, Salinas, CA 93901-3249
Phone
Counties Served
Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum
Dr. Morton Scheinbaum is a psychiatrist based in the Los Angeles area with over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He is a sole proprietor practitioner specializing in psychiatry and has also practiced family medicine. He is listed as a California QME panelist in Monterey County (Salinas).
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Howard University College of Medicine, 1966
- Residency, Psychiatry, LA County-USC Medical Center
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 Monterey County
Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum serves workers' compensation cases in Monterey 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. Morton J Scheinbaum 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. Morton J Scheinbaum's office located?
Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum's office is located at 11 MAPLE ST STE H, Salinas, CA 93901-3249. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Monterey County.
What are Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum's board certifications?
Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum holds the following board certifications: Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum's education and training background?
Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum's training includes: MD, Howard University College of Medicine, 1966; Residency, Psychiatry, LA County-USC Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum have?
Dr. Morton J Scheinbaum has approximately 59 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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