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Dr. Anish S Shah, MD

Psychiatry

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Office Address

1721 BROADWAY STE 201, Oakland, CA 94612

Counties Served

Alameda County, San Francisco County, Marin County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Mendocino County

Credential

MD — QME Certified

About Dr. Anish S Shah

Dr. Anish Shah is a psychiatrist practicing in the Bay Area, primarily in Santa Rosa, CA. He founded Siyan Clinical Corporation in 2012 and previously served as Medical Director at Napa State Hospital, supervising over 80 providers. He has also worked at Kaiser Permanente and Sonoma County Mental Health. He specializes in mood disorders including depression, ADHD, PTSD, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. He also serves as a psychiatric expert witness.

Education & Board Certifications

  • MD, Pramukhswami Medical College, 1996
  • Residency, Psychiatry, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, 2000-2004
Psychiatry

Languages Spoken

English

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. Anish S Shah serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Marin County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Mendocino 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. Anish S Shah 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. Anish S Shah's office located?

Dr. Anish S Shah's office is located at 1721 BROADWAY STE 201, Oakland, CA 94612. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Alameda County.

What are Dr. Anish S Shah's board certifications?

Dr. Anish S Shah 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. Anish S Shah's education and training background?

Dr. Anish S Shah's training includes: MD, Pramukhswami Medical College, 1996; Residency, Psychiatry, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, 2000-2004. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.

How many years of experience does Dr. Anish S Shah have?

Dr. Anish S Shah has approximately 22 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. Anish S Shah serve for QME evaluations?

Dr. Anish S Shah is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Marin County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Mendocino County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.

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