Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
25 EDWARDS CT STE 101, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone
Counties Served
San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Napa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, San Benito County, Butte County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky
Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area (Castro Valley and San Carlos, CA). He has over 45 years of medical experience, having graduated from Odessa Medical Institute in 1978. He is affiliated with Sutter Health and maintains active hospital privileges.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Odessa Medical Institute (1978)
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. Boris Zhalkovsky serves workers' compensation cases in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Napa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, San Benito County, Butte 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. Boris Zhalkovsky 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. Boris Zhalkovsky's office located?
Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky's office is located at 25 EDWARDS CT STE 101, Burlingame, CA 94010. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including San Mateo County.
What are Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky's board certifications?
Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky 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. Boris Zhalkovsky's education and training background?
Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky's training includes: MD, Odessa Medical Institute (1978). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky have?
Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky has approximately 47 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.
What languages does Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky speak?
Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky speaks English and Russian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Boris Zhalkovsky is available for QME evaluations in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Napa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, San Benito County, Butte County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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