Dr. Davis A Suskind, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
16870 WEST BERNARDO DR STE 400, San Diego, CA 92127
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Davis A Suskind
Dr. Davis A. Suskind is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in San Diego, CA, affiliated with UC San Diego Health. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of emotional and self-esteem difficulties via understanding the inter-relationship between the mind and the brain. He treats depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, and ADD. He has over 50 years of experience in the medical field.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1972
- Internship (Transitional Year), UC San Diego Medical Center, 1972-1973
- Residency in Psychiatry, UC San Diego Medical Center, 1973-1976 (Chief Resident 1975-1976)
- Graduate Psychoanalyst Training, San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute, 1974-1981
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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 San Diego County
Dr. Davis A Suskind serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Davis A Suskind 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. Davis A Suskind's office located?
Dr. Davis A Suskind's office is located at 16870 WEST BERNARDO DR STE 400, San Diego, CA 92127. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Davis A Suskind's board certifications?
Dr. Davis A Suskind holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry), Psychoanalyst. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Davis A Suskind's education and training background?
Dr. Davis A Suskind's training includes: MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1972; Internship (Transitional Year), UC San Diego Medical Center, 1972-1973; Residency in Psychiatry, UC San Diego Medical Center, 1973-1976 (Chief Resident 1975-1976); Graduate Psychoanalyst Training, San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute, 1974-1981. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Davis A Suskind have?
Dr. Davis A Suskind has approximately 53 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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