Judith Keins as psyche AME (California)

[lyounglaw]

Does anyone have any experience with Judith Keins MD as an AME? She was proposed by Applicant's attorney who doesn't want to use Dr. Curry or Dr. Larsen. I searched the WCC site including forums and haven't found anything on her. There are only two cases in Lexis and they are split between defendant and applicant (based on facts of case).

I'd appreciate any input -- this is a complicated case with apportionment to prior injury and personal issues, and will be done through an interpreter, so we need someone thorough and patient.

As always, thanks for any help,

Laura

[jakelast@aol.com]

I have no problem recommending Dr. Keins. She is thorough and objective. You can probably get in sooner than either Dr. Curry or Larsen.

Let me know if you need any more names. While the pool of AME psyches in the Bay area appears to have expanded a bit recently, the problem is turning into availability on a time basis.

[lyounglaw]

Thanks Jake. Someone thorough and objective is just what is needed here. If Dr. Keins doesn't work out, I'll ask for those other suggestions.