Dr. Yvonne S Yang, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
3600 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1640, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Yvonne S Yang
Dr. Yvonne S. Yang, MD, PhD is a board-certified psychiatrist and assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at UCLA. She serves as Director of the Thoughts and Perceptions Clinic at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, Chief of the Psychosis Section at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center, and directs the UCLA Psychiatry Residency Research Training Program. Her research focuses on the role of inflammation in health and functional outcomes in psychotic disorders, and she recently received a VA Merit Award to examine synaptic density with PET imaging in schizophrenia.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD/PhD Combined Degree, Yale University (PhD focus in Neuroscience)
- Residency in Psychiatry, UCLA (graduated 2014, served as Chief Resident)
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Yvonne S Yang 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. Yvonne S Yang 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. Yvonne S Yang's office located?
Dr. Yvonne S Yang's office is located at 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1640, Los Angeles, CA 90010. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Yvonne S Yang's board certifications?
Dr. Yvonne S Yang 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. Yvonne S Yang's education and training background?
Dr. Yvonne S Yang's training includes: MD/PhD Combined Degree, Yale University (PhD focus in Neuroscience); Residency in Psychiatry, UCLA (graduated 2014, served as Chief Resident). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Yvonne S Yang have?
Dr. Yvonne S Yang has approximately 12 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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