Dr. Stephen F Signer, 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. Stephen F Signer
Dr. Stephen Signer is a psychiatrist and neurologist practicing in San Diego, California. He received his medical degree from McGill University and completed training in both neurology and psychiatry. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been practicing for over 20 years. He is bilingual in English and French.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD CM, McGill University Faculty of Medicine
- Internal Medicine, McGill University Faculty Medicine Hospital, 1980-1981
- Residency, Neurology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine / UCLA Medical Center, 1984-1986
- Residency, Psychiatry, University of Toronto
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 San Diego County
Dr. Stephen F Signer 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. Stephen F Signer 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. Stephen F Signer's office located?
Dr. Stephen F Signer'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. Stephen F Signer's board certifications?
Dr. Stephen F Signer holds the following board certifications: Psychiatry (ABPN), Neurology (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Stephen F Signer's education and training background?
Dr. Stephen F Signer's training includes: MD CM, McGill University Faculty of Medicine; Internal Medicine, McGill University Faculty Medicine Hospital, 1980-1981; Residency, Neurology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine / UCLA Medical Center, 1984-1986; Residency, Psychiatry, University of Toronto. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Stephen F Signer have?
Dr. Stephen F Signer has approximately 40 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.
What languages does Dr. Stephen F Signer speak?
Dr. Stephen F Signer speaks English and French. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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