Qualified Medical Examiner
Certified Industrial Disability Evaluator
Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator
Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund Evaluator
Phone: (833) 993-3900
Qualified Medical Evaluator
Chiropractor and Acupuncturist
Qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) are qualified physicians who are certified by the Division of Workers' Compensation - Medical Unit to examine injured workers to evaluate disability and write medical-legal reports. The reports are used to determine an injured worker's eligibility for workers' compensation benefits. QMEs include medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, doctors of chiropractic, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, psychologists and acupuncturists.
I recognize the importance of a fair, unbiased medical legal process, which inspires equal opportunity and due legal process in the California Workers Compensation system. It’s a privilege to serve the Southern California region by providing quality medical evaluations through sound medical decision-making and with efficient, quality reports.
Medical Legal Services
Panel QME Examinations
I’ve evaluated numerous injured workers throughout my career as a chiropractic Qualified Medical Examiner. Nothing is more important than a safe, efficient and effective evaluation process. Further, I use state-of-the-art inclinometry equipment and AMA Guides-compliant examination techniques in order to obtain the most accurate clinical data possible.
I have established multiple office locations to provide evaluations throughout Southern California. We welcome you to contact the office and discuss how we can help you.
Medical Record Review
A complete evaluation includes reviewing the entire patient history. My advanced experience in medical record review will provide the most thorough and effective analysis for evaluating the whole patient, from past injuries and medical conditions to the present.
All record reviews are summarized in detail within the medical legal report to provide transparency in expanding the medical record and refining my understanding of the issues surrounding each case.
Accountable Medical Reports
Having been in the California worker's compensation industry for over 15 years, I have a deep understanding of our state's medical legal system. My experience and training continues to grow through peer collaboration, medical research and continuing education.
I take care to ensure that my opinions are based on the facts so that each case is approached fairly. I welcome interrogatory requests and cross-examinations as an opportunity to work with legal counsel and arrive at an equitable resolution to every case.