Dr. Samantha A Stewart, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
155 W WASHINGTON BLVD STE 516, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Samantha A Stewart
Dr. Samantha Stewart is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist specializing in psychosomatic medicine and refugee/homeless health care. She co-directs the Mental Health program at the Los Angeles Human Rights Initiative asylum clinic and is volunteer faculty for the UCLA Community and Global Psychiatry program. She previously served 8 years as Director of Psychiatric Services for Venice Family Clinic and worked as a psychiatrist for the NYU/Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency in Adult Psychiatry, MGH/McLean
- Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA
- Fellowship in Public Psychiatry, Columbia University
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 Served Counties
Dr. Samantha A Stewart serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Fresno 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. Samantha A Stewart 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. Samantha A Stewart's office located?
Dr. Samantha A Stewart's office is located at 155 W WASHINGTON BLVD STE 516, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Samantha A Stewart's board certifications?
Dr. Samantha A Stewart holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry, Board Certified, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Samantha A Stewart's education and training background?
Dr. Samantha A Stewart's training includes: MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Residency in Adult Psychiatry, MGH/McLean; Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA; Fellowship in Public Psychiatry, Columbia University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Samantha A Stewart have?
Dr. Samantha A Stewart has approximately 21 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. Samantha A Stewart serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Samantha A Stewart is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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