Dr. Ramin Shahla, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
16868 VIA DEL CAMPO CT STE 100, San Diego, CA 92127
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ramin Shahla
Dr. Ramin Shahla is a psychiatrist in San Diego, California, affiliated with Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. He has over 20 years of experience in psychiatry. He received his medical training internationally at Hacettepe University and completed postgraduate training in the United States at University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt and Louisiana State University.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- Internship, Psychiatry, University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, 1994-1996
- Residency, Psychiatry, Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 1996-1998
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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. Ramin Shahla 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. Ramin Shahla 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. Ramin Shahla's office located?
Dr. Ramin Shahla's office is located at 16868 VIA DEL CAMPO CT STE 100, San Diego, CA 92127. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Ramin Shahla's board certifications?
Dr. Ramin Shahla 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. Ramin Shahla's education and training background?
Dr. Ramin Shahla's training includes: MD, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine; Internship, Psychiatry, University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, 1994-1996; Residency, Psychiatry, Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 1996-1998. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ramin Shahla have?
Dr. Ramin Shahla has approximately 28 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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