Dr. Alexander C Sones, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
777 S ALAMEDA ST 2ND FL, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Alexander C Sones
Dr. Alexander Sones is a board-certified psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. He earned his BA in Psychology with Honors from Washington University in St. Louis and his MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his psychiatry residency and forensic psychiatry fellowship at UCLA Semel Institute. He is a California QME and Voluntary Clinical Instructor at UCLA.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, Psychology with Honors, Washington University in St. Louis (2013)
- MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (2018)
- Psychiatry Residency, UCLA Semel Institute (2019-2022)
- Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA Semel Institute (2022-2023)
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Alexander C Sones serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Alexander C Sones 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. Alexander C Sones's office located?
Dr. Alexander C Sones's office is located at 777 S ALAMEDA ST 2ND FL, Los Angeles, CA 90021. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Alexander C Sones's board certifications?
Dr. Alexander C Sones holds the following board certifications: Diplomate, ABPN - Psychiatry (2022), Diplomate, ABPN - Forensic Psychiatry (2023), Qualified Medical Evaluator, California DWC (2024), DEA Certification, Suboxone (Buprenorphine) Certification. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Alexander C Sones's education and training background?
Dr. Alexander C Sones's training includes: BA, Psychology with Honors, Washington University in St. Louis (2013); MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (2018); Psychiatry Residency, UCLA Semel Institute (2019-2022); Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA Semel Institute (2022-2023). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Alexander C Sones have?
Dr. Alexander C Sones has approximately 7 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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