Dr. Edward L Spencer, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
3600 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1640, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Edward L Spencer
Dr. Edward L. Spencer is a UCLA-trained adult psychiatrist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management, with expertise in personality disorders, mood disorders, and medication management. He maintains an active affiliation with UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, where he sees inpatients and outpatients through the mentalization-based psychotherapy program for borderline personality disorder. He also serves as an expert witness in forensic psychiatry.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Baylor College of Medicine
- Internship, University of California Los Angeles
- Residency in Psychiatry, University of California Los Angeles
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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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Edward L Spencer 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. Edward L Spencer 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. Edward L Spencer's office located?
Dr. Edward L Spencer's office is located at 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1640, Los Angeles, CA 90010. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Edward L Spencer's board certifications?
Dr. Edward L Spencer holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Edward L Spencer's education and training background?
Dr. Edward L Spencer's training includes: MD, Baylor College of Medicine; Internship, University of California Los Angeles; Residency in Psychiatry, University of California Los Angeles. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Edward L Spencer have?
Dr. Edward L Spencer 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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