Dr. Stephen P Abelow, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1111 HOWE AVE STE 240, Sacramento, CA 95825
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Counties Served
Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Stephen P Abelow
Dr. Stephen Abelow is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist serving as Medical Director of the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Center in South Lake Tahoe, California. He received his MD from Hahnemann Medical College (now Drexel University College of Medicine) and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in 1978. A published researcher in ACL repair and cartilage restoration techniques, Dr. Abelow combines decades of clinical expertise with QME qualifications to deliver thorough orthopaedic evaluations for workers' compensation and personal injury cases in the greater Sacramento and Tahoe regions.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD — Hahnemann Medical College (now Drexel University College of Medicine)
- Residency — Tufts New England Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery (completed 1978)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Center (Medical Director)
- Barton Memorial Hospital
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About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Sacramento County
Dr. Stephen P Abelow serves workers' compensation cases in Sacramento County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Stephen P Abelow evaluate as a QME?
As a Orthopaedic Surgery QME, Dr. Stephen P Abelow evaluates workers' compensation cases involving sports medicine, acl repair, cartilage restoration. Each evaluation includes a comprehensive record review, clinical examination, and a detailed report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides 5th Edition (2001).
Where is Dr. Stephen P Abelow's office located?
Dr. Stephen P Abelow's office is located at 1111 HOWE AVE STE 240, Sacramento, CA 95825. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Sacramento County.
What are Dr. Stephen P Abelow's board certifications?
Dr. Stephen P Abelow holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine (subspecialty). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Stephen P Abelow's education and training background?
Dr. Stephen P Abelow's training includes: MD — Hahnemann Medical College (now Drexel University College of Medicine); Residency — Tufts New England Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery (completed 1978). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Stephen P Abelow have?
Dr. Stephen P Abelow has approximately 47 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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