QME / IME Services
Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME)
Dr. Charletta Dennis is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist and qualified medical examiner with extensive experience in correctional, court, and workers’ compensation settings. Her clinical focus includes:
- Establish causation and work-relatedness of psychological or psychiatric injuries
- Determine functional psychiatric impairment and disability status
- Evaluate the need for ongoing or future psychiatric care
- Resolve disputes between treating clinicians or parties involved
- Provide an objective and defensible basis for adjudication
Dr. Charletta Dennis performs QMEs in full compliance with California regulations, statutory requirements, and evidence-based forensic psychiatric standards.
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
An Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) is a comprehensive psychiatric assessment performed by a physician who is not involved in the patient’s treatment. An IME is typically requested by employers, insurance carriers, attorneys, or other third parties to provide an objective psychiatric opinion. The IME is used to:
- Establish causation and the relationship between psychological injury and work or trauma
- Assess the extent of psychiatric impairment and functional limitations
- Determine work capacity and restrictions
- Evaluate the necessity, appropriateness, and adequacy of psychiatric treatment
- Provide an independent and defensible medical-legal opinion for legal or insurance matters
Dr. Charletta Dennis conducts IMEs with strict objectivity, meticulous record review, and evidence-based psychiatric analysis to ensure accurate, defensible, and clearly documented findings.
Dr. Charletta Dennis’ QME process is structured for clarity, defensibility, and practical utility. Typically:
- Concise and clear medical-legal reporting
- Fair and objective case analysis
- Thoughtful consideration of future psychiatric care
- Evidence-based conclusions grounded in forensic psychiatric standards
- Timely determination of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and permanent psychiatric impairment
Commitment to Clinical Excellence
Dr. Charletta Dennis’ practice is grounded in integrity, objectivity, and clinical expertise. Her mission is to provide thorough, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations that support accurate decision-making while promoting fair outcomes and appropriate patient care.
QME Exam Locations
- Victorville
- Fontana
- San Bernardino
- Modesto
- Temecula
- Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
- Fremont
- Compton
- Richmond
- Westmont, Los Angeles
As a Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Charletta Dennis maintains strict impartiality and fairness to all parties. Her reports are clear, comprehensive, and focused on critical issues including causation, apportionment, psychiatric impairment, and disability determination, with conclusions firmly grounded in clinical evidence and statutory medical-legal standards.
Types of Evaluations
- Expert Witness Evaluations
- Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME)
- Psychiatric Disability Evaluations
- Federal Disability Evaluations
- Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) Evaluations
- Personal Injury Psychiatric Evaluations
Have Questions About the QME Process?
For expert witness engagements or availability inquiries, reach out directly here.
