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. Psychiatric QMEs are used to:
Dr. Paley 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 assessment performed by a physician not involved in the patient’s treatment. It is used to provide an objective medical opinion. Psychiatric IMEs are used to:
Dr. Paley conducts IMEs with strict objectivity, thorough record review, and evidence-based psychiatric analysis to ensure clear, defensible conclusions.
Dr. Paley’s QME process is structured for clarity, defensibility, and clinical accuracy. Typically:
QME / IME Services
Our Commitment to Excellence in Care
At Dr. Paley’s practice, we are committed to integrity, clinical excellence, and objective psychiatric evaluation. Our goal is to provide evidence-based psychiatric care and reliable medical-legal assessments that support informed decision-making and meaningful patient outcomes.
Types of Evaluations
Clinical Experience
Active clinical practice in psychiatry, including treatment of addiction, peripartum mental health, and complex psychiatric conditions.
Evidence-Based Approach
Committed to objective, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations with clear and defensible medical-legal conclusions.
California Licensed
Licensed physician in the State of California and Texas, providing psychiatric evaluations in accordance with applicable guidelines.