Dr. Rahat Whig, DO
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1918 S BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 215, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone
Counties Served
San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Rahat Whig
Dr. Rahat Whig is a psychiatrist and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine practicing in the Inland Empire region of California, based in Fontana/San Bernardino. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University at Buffalo (2019-2023) and holds active psychiatry licenses in California (20A22682), New York, and Missouri. She has published research on mania associated with Rhodiola Rosea in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders (2022). She is a California QME in Psychiatry.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2019)
- Psychiatry Residency, University at Buffalo (2019-2023)
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. Rahat Whig serves workers' compensation cases in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Solano County, Sacramento 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. Rahat Whig 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. Rahat Whig's office located?
Dr. Rahat Whig's office is located at 1918 S BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 215, San Bernardino, CA 92408. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including San Bernardino County.
What are Dr. Rahat Whig's board certifications?
Dr. Rahat Whig 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. Rahat Whig's education and training background?
Dr. Rahat Whig's training includes: DO, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2019); Psychiatry Residency, University at Buffalo (2019-2023). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Rahat Whig have?
Dr. Rahat Whig 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. Rahat Whig serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Rahat Whig is available for QME evaluations in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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