Dr. Anthony K Ahn, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
23000 CRENSHAW BLVD STE 205, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Anthony K Ahn
Dr. Anthony K. Ahn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, practicing in Manhattan Beach and Torrance, California. He completed his orthopedic residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases/NYU combined program and a hand surgery fellowship at Tufts/NEMC/New England Baptist Hospital. He serves as Chief of Hand Surgery Service at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University (1998)
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases / NYU Combined Program (completed 2003)
- Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Tufts / NEMC / New England Baptist Hospital Combined Program
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Anthony K Ahn serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Anthony K Ahn 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. Anthony K Ahn's office located?
Dr. Anthony K Ahn's office is located at 23000 CRENSHAW BLVD STE 205, Torrance, CA 90505. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Anthony K Ahn's board certifications?
Dr. Anthony K Ahn holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Anthony K Ahn's education and training background?
Dr. Anthony K Ahn's training includes: MD, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University (1998); Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases / NYU Combined Program (completed 2003); Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Tufts / NEMC / New England Baptist Hospital Combined Program. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Anthony K Ahn have?
Dr. Anthony K Ahn has approximately 27 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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