Dr. Thomas S Allems, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1900 O'FARRELL ST STE 190, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone
Counties Served
San Mateo County, Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Thomas S Allems
Dr. Thomas S. Allems is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and occupational/environmental medicine, with extensive experience as a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California workers' compensation cases. He graduated from New York Medical College and completed residencies in both internal medicine and occupational medicine at UCSF-affiliated programs.
Education & Board Certifications
- New York Medical College (MD, 1982)
- Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center (Internal Medicine Residency, 1989-1992)
- University of California San Francisco (Occupational Medicine Residency, 1992-1994)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- UCSF Division of Occupational, Environmental, and Climate Medicine (Associate Clinical Professor)
- Private Practice — San Mateo and Sacramento offices
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About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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. Thomas S Allems serves workers' compensation cases in San Mateo County, 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. Thomas S Allems evaluate as a QME?
As a Internal Medicine QME, Dr. Thomas S Allems evaluates workers' compensation cases involving occupational and environmental medicine, toxicology, internal medicine, complex musculoskeletal disorders. 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. Thomas S Allems's office located?
Dr. Thomas S Allems's office is located at 1900 O'FARRELL ST STE 190, San Mateo, CA 94403. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including San Mateo County.
What are Dr. Thomas S Allems's board certifications?
Dr. Thomas S Allems holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Thomas S Allems's education and training background?
Dr. Thomas S Allems's training includes: New York Medical College (MD, 1982); Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center (Internal Medicine Residency, 1989-1992); University of California San Francisco (Occupational Medicine Residency, 1992-1994). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Thomas S Allems have?
Dr. Thomas S Allems has approximately 43 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Thomas S Allems serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Thomas S Allems is available for QME evaluations in San Mateo County, Sacramento County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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