Dr. Robert Afra, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
260 SOUTH RANCHO FE RD STE 121, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Robert Afra
Dr. Robert Afra is a nationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist based in the San Diego area. He served as the former Chief of Sports Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and has published extensively in professional journals and textbooks. In 2010, Dr. Afra was selected by the Arthroscopy Association of North America as one of three surgeons to lecture to university faculty across the U.S. and Canada.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (1999)
- Transitional Year Internship, UCLA Medical Center (1999-2000)
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hawaii (2000-2005)
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Boston University (2005-2006)
Languages Spoken
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 San Diego County
Dr. Robert Afra serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Robert Afra evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Robert Afra's office located?
Dr. Robert Afra's office is located at 260 SOUTH RANCHO FE RD STE 121, San Marcos, CA 92078. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Robert Afra's board certifications?
Dr. Robert Afra holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty in Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Robert Afra's education and training background?
Dr. Robert Afra's training includes: MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (1999); Transitional Year Internship, UCLA Medical Center (1999-2000); Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hawaii (2000-2005); Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Boston University (2005-2006). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Robert Afra have?
Dr. Robert Afra has approximately 20 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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