Dr. Michael M Takamura, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
11590 W BERNARDO CT STE 230, San Diego, CA 92117
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Michael M Takamura
Dr. Michael M. Takamura is a double board-certified Adult and Forensic psychiatrist practicing in Poway/San Diego, California. His practice mainly consists of medicolegal cases, including QME/AME evaluations, IME and federal SECOP examinations. He covers San Diego inpatient psychiatric units at both Aurora Behavioral Health and Sharp Mesa Vista hospitals, serving as the clinical medical director of both Psych ICU units.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA in Neuroscience, Harvard College (1997, with honors)
- MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency
- Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, University of Southern California
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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. Michael M Takamura 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. Michael M Takamura 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. Michael M Takamura's office located?
Dr. Michael M Takamura's office is located at 11590 W BERNARDO CT STE 230, San Diego, CA 92117. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Michael M Takamura's board certifications?
Dr. Michael M Takamura holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN), Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Michael M Takamura's education and training background?
Dr. Michael M Takamura's training includes: BA in Neuroscience, Harvard College (1997, with honors); MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine; Psychiatry Residency; Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, University of Southern California. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Michael M Takamura have?
Dr. Michael M Takamura has approximately 20 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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