Dr. Angela K Sureen, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
420 E THIRD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Angela K Sureen
Dr. Angela K. Sureen is a board-certified psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) available for PQMEs, AMEs, and Independent Medical Evaluations throughout California. She is the medical director and psychiatrist at Helping Hands and serves as a physician at Orange County Health Care Agency. She has practice locations in Van Nuys and Westminster, CA.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University
- MD, St. George's University of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
- Residency in Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente
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. Angela K Sureen serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Stanislaus 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. Angela K Sureen 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. Angela K Sureen's office located?
Dr. Angela K Sureen's office is located at 420 E THIRD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Angela K Sureen's board certifications?
Dr. Angela K Sureen holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), since 2021. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Angela K Sureen's education and training background?
Dr. Angela K Sureen's training includes: BS in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University; MD, St. George's University of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies; Residency in Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Angela K Sureen have?
Dr. Angela K Sureen has approximately 12 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. Angela K Sureen speak?
Dr. Angela K Sureen speaks English and Hindi and Urdu. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Angela K Sureen serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Angela K Sureen is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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