Dr. Benjamin R Smoak, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
155 N LAKE AVE 8TH FL, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Benjamin R Smoak
Dr. Benjamin R. Smoak is a board-certified psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He graduated cum laude from Davidson College with a BA in Classical Languages, earned his MD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2003, and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, Classical Languages, Davidson College (1999, Cum Laude)
- MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2003)
- Psychiatry Residency, University of Pennsylvania (2007)
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. Benjamin R Smoak serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Placer 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. Benjamin R Smoak 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. Benjamin R Smoak's office located?
Dr. Benjamin R Smoak's office is located at 155 N LAKE AVE 8TH FL, Pasadena, CA 91101. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Benjamin R Smoak's board certifications?
Dr. Benjamin R Smoak holds the following board certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2009). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Benjamin R Smoak's education and training background?
Dr. Benjamin R Smoak's training includes: BA, Classical Languages, Davidson College (1999, Cum Laude); MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2003); Psychiatry Residency, University of Pennsylvania (2007). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Benjamin R Smoak have?
Dr. Benjamin R Smoak has approximately 19 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. Benjamin R Smoak serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Benjamin R Smoak is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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