Dr. Jeri L Watson, DO
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Tulare County, Madera County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Jeri L Watson
Dr. Jeri Watson is a board-certified psychiatrist and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine practicing in the Visalia and Bakersfield areas of California. She is affiliated with Kaweah Health, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Adventist Health Tulare. She holds an active CA psychiatry license (20A20192) and has served in military settings at Hurlburt Field, FL. She is a California QME in Psychiatry based in San Diego County.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill (Class of 2019)
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. Jeri L Watson serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Tulare County, Madera 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. Jeri L Watson 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. Jeri L Watson's office located?
Dr. Jeri L Watson's office is located at 2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Jeri L Watson's board certifications?
Dr. Jeri L Watson holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, California QME - Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jeri L Watson's education and training background?
Dr. Jeri L Watson's training includes: DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill (Class of 2019). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jeri L Watson have?
Dr. Jeri L Watson has approximately 7 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. Jeri L Watson serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Jeri L Watson is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Tulare County, Madera County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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