Dr. David M Albin, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
31 WEST BELLEVUE DR, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. David M Albin
Dr. David M. Albin is the founder, head surgeon, and medical director of the Hernia Center of Southern California, with eight locations across the region including Long Beach. He graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1979, completed his internship at Downstate Medical Center, and his surgical residency at King/Drew UCLA Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Mysore Medical College (1979)
- Internship, Downstate Medical Center
- Surgical Residency, King/Drew UCLA Medical Center
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Huntington Hospital (Pasadena)
- Hernia Center of Southern California
- Pasadena Surgery Center
Areas of Specialization
Languages Spoken
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual impairment.
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 Served Counties
Dr. David M Albin serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange 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. David M Albin evaluate as a QME?
As a Surgery QME, Dr. David M Albin evaluates workers' compensation cases involving hernia repair, general surgery, vascular surgery. 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. David M Albin's office located?
Dr. David M Albin's office is located at 31 WEST BELLEVUE DR, Pasadena, CA 91105. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. David M Albin's board certifications?
Dr. David M Albin holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of General Surgery, Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS), California QME, Agreed Medical Examiner (AME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. David M Albin's education and training background?
Dr. David M Albin's training includes: MD, Mysore Medical College (1979); Internship, Downstate Medical Center; Surgical Residency, King/Drew UCLA Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. David M Albin have?
Dr. David M Albin has approximately 47 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. David M Albin serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. David M Albin is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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