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Psychiatry QME Physicians in California

359 certified psychiatry Qualified Medical Evaluators available across 39 California counties.

About Psychiatry QME Evaluations

Psychiatry QME physicians evaluate psychiatric and psychological injuries in workers' compensation claims, including PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders arising from workplace events or industrial injuries.

+ 222 more in Los Angeles County. View all

+ 147 more in San Bernardino County. View all

+ 141 more in Riverside County. View all

+ 91 more in Orange County. View all

+ 76 more in Sacramento County. View all

+ 66 more in San Diego County. View all

+ 60 more in Alameda County. View all

+ 55 more in Fresno County. View all

+ 50 more in San Joaquin County. View all

+ 47 more in Kern County. View all

+ 46 more in Santa Clara County. View all

+ 41 more in Stanislaus County. View all

+ 40 more in Ventura County. View all

+ 35 more in Solano County. View all

+ 31 more in Contra Costa County. View all

+ 30 more in San Francisco County. View all

+ 29 more in Tulare County. View all

+ 28 more in Placer County. View all

+ 22 more in San Mateo County. View all

+ 14 more in San Luis Obispo County. View all

+ 13 more in Sonoma County. View all

+ 12 more in Monterey County. View all

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Dr. Sailaja V Akella

DO Rialto · 15yr

Dr. Sailaja Akella, DO, is a board-certified psychiatrist licensed in New York, South Carolina, and California. She h...

Board Certified in Psychiatry
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Dr. Amr Beltagui

MD Palm Springs · 15yr

Dr. Amr Beltagui is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA) practicing in Diamond Bar ...

Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA) French German Arabic
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Dr. Danielle M Bradshaw

DO San Jose · 18yr

Dr. Danielle M. Bradshaw (McGovernBradshaw), DO, is a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry wi...

Board Certified in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
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Dr. Kokil M Chopra

MD Rialto · 21yr

Dr. Kokil Malik Chopra, MD is a psychiatrist specializing in psychosomatic medicine, practicing in San Mateo, CA with...

Board Certified in Psychiatry Board Certified in Psychosomatic Medicine (American Board of Psychosomatic Medicine)
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Dr. Hershenta R Cohen

MD Lancaster · 7yr

Dr. Hershenta Cohen, MD is a psychiatrist and neurologist with practices in Gardena, CA and multiple states. She hold...

Board Certified in Psychiatry Board Certified in Neurology
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Dr. E. Richard Dorsey

MD Los Angeles · 61yr

Dr. Eugene Richard Dorsey is a board-certified psychiatrist and Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric...

Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (DLFAPA)

+ 9 more in Merced County. View all

+ 9 more in Butte County. View all

+ 7 more in Santa Cruz County. View all

+ 7 more in Imperial County. View all

+ 6 more in Shasta County. View all

+ 4 more in Santa Barbara County. View all

+ 3 more in Kings County. View all

+ 2 more in El Dorado County. View all

+ 2 more in Madera County. View all

+ 2 more in Marin County. View all

+ 1 more in Yolo County. View all

Psychiatry QME Evaluation FAQ

How much does a psychiatry QME evaluation cost in California?

Psychiatry QME evaluations in California typically range from $2,500-$4,000 (2026 OMFS rates). Fees are set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and are consistent statewide, regardless of county.

How do I schedule a psychiatry QME evaluation?

QME evaluations are scheduled through the DWC panel process under LC §4062.2. Once a dispute triggers the panel request process, parties select an evaluator through the DWC strike process. Attorneys can submit records and request evaluations through IMEPro's platform for faster processing, real-time case tracking, and electronic record delivery.

What is the report turnaround time for psychiatry QME evaluations?

Under California law, QME physicians must submit their report within 30 days of the evaluation. Verified Pro IMEPro physicians typically deliver reports faster, with average turnaround times displayed on their profiles.

How many psychiatry QME physicians are in California?

There are currently 359 psychiatry Qualified Medical Evaluators listed on the DWC panel in California. Availability varies by county, with the highest concentrations in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.