QME/IME Services
Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME)
A Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) is a medical-legal assessment performed by a physician certified by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. In psychiatry, QMEs are used to:
Dr. Griffith conducts QMEs in accordance with California regulations and established medical-legal standards, with a focus on psychiatric conditions, functional impairment, and evidence-based evaluation.
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
An Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) is a comprehensive psychiatric assessment performed by a physician not involved in the patient’s care. IMEs are used to:
Dr. Griffith conducts IMEs with strict objectivity, thorough record review, and evidence-based psychiatric analysis to ensure clear and defensible conclusions.
Dr. Griffith’s QME process is structured for clarity, defensibility, and clinical accuracy. Typically:
QME / IME Services
Our Commitment to Excellence in Care
At Dr. Griffith’s practice, we are committed to integrity, clinical excellence, and objective evaluation. Our focus is on delivering evidence-based psychiatric care and clear, defensible medical-legal assessments that support informed decision-making.
QME Exam Locations
Santa Ana, CA
Culver City, CA
San Bernardino, CA
Santa Maria, CA
Bakersfield, CA
San Jose, CA
As a Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Griffith emphasizes impartiality and fairness. Her reports clearly address psychiatric causation, apportionment, and impairment, with conclusions grounded in objective medical evidence.
Types of Evaluations
Clinical Experience
Active clinical practice in psychiatry, including evaluation and treatment of mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders across diverse care settings.
Evidence-Based Approach
Committed to objective, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations with clear, well-supported, and defensible medical-legal conclusions.
California Licensed
Licensed physician in the State of California, providing psychiatric evaluations in accordance with state guidelines and medical-legal standards.