Dr. Francisco Velarde, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
515 S FLOWER ST 18TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Francisco Velarde
Dr. Francisco Velarde is a board-certified psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist practicing in Lynwood, California (Los Angeles area). He works with the Women's Jail Mental Health Services - DMH. He has been in practice for more than 20 years and is a sole proprietor.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine (2000)
- Psychiatry Residency, University of Southern California/LA General Medical Center (2001-2005)
- Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Southern California/LA General Medical Center (2007-2008)
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. Francisco Velarde 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. Francisco Velarde 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. Francisco Velarde's office located?
Dr. Francisco Velarde's office is located at 515 S FLOWER ST 18TH FL, Los Angeles, CA 90071. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Francisco Velarde's board certifications?
Dr. Francisco Velarde holds the following board certifications: Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Francisco Velarde's education and training background?
Dr. Francisco Velarde's training includes: MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine (2000); Psychiatry Residency, University of Southern California/LA General Medical Center (2001-2005); Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Southern California/LA General Medical Center (2007-2008). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Francisco Velarde have?
Dr. Francisco Velarde has approximately 26 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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