Dr. Robert E Woods, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2875 MIDDLEFIELD RD STE 5, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2548
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Robert E Woods
Dr. Robert Eugene Woods Jr., MD is a board-certified psychiatrist in Palo Alto, California. He has been in practice for over 60 years, bringing extensive experience in psychiatry, neurology, and psychology. He completed psychoanalytic training at the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (1961)
- Internship in Internal Medicine, University of California San Francisco (1961-1962)
- Residency in Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati Medical Center (1962-1965)
- Certification in Psychoanalysis, San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute (1965-1976)
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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 Santa Clara County
Dr. Robert E Woods serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara 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. Robert E Woods 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. Robert E Woods's office located?
Dr. Robert E Woods's office is located at 2875 MIDDLEFIELD RD STE 5, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2548. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Robert E Woods's board certifications?
Dr. Robert E Woods holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Robert E Woods's education and training background?
Dr. Robert E Woods's training includes: MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (1961); Internship in Internal Medicine, University of California San Francisco (1961-1962); Residency in Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati Medical Center (1962-1965); Certification in Psychoanalysis, San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute (1965-1976). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Robert E Woods have?
Dr. Robert E Woods has approximately 63 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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