Dr. I-wei Shu, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
10620 TREENA ST STE 230, San Diego, CA 92131
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. I-wei Shu
Dr. I-Wei Shu is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist serving as Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Diego. He holds both MD and PhD degrees and co-directs the Functional Neuroscience Laboratory at UCSD. He specializes in novel neurophysiologic methods for assessing and modulating brain activity, and has served as Lead Psychiatrist for a multi-site Department of Defense clinical trial of losartan for PTSD, and as PTSD Medical Director for VA San Diego's south county clinics.
Education & Board Certifications
- PhD, Neuroscience, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, 2004
- MD, University of California, Davis, 2006
- Residency, Psychiatry, University of California San Diego Medical Center, 2006-2010
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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. I-wei Shu 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. I-wei Shu 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. I-wei Shu's office located?
Dr. I-wei Shu's office is located at 10620 TREENA ST STE 230, San Diego, CA 92131. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. I-wei Shu's board certifications?
Dr. I-wei Shu 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. I-wei Shu's education and training background?
Dr. I-wei Shu's training includes: PhD, Neuroscience, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, 2004; MD, University of California, Davis, 2006; Residency, Psychiatry, University of California San Diego Medical Center, 2006-2010. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. I-wei Shu have?
Dr. I-wei Shu has approximately 16 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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