Dr. Lazaro V Alonso, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
15216 VANOWEN ST STE 1B, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Lazaro V Alonso
Dr. Lazaro Alonso is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over four decades of clinical experience serving the San Fernando Valley from his Van Nuys practice. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad de Cadiz Faculty of Medicine in Spain and completed his internal medicine residency at St. Joseph's University Medical Center (1980-1983). Dr. Alonso is affiliated with Pacifica Hospital of the Valley and brings extensive diagnostic and evaluative expertise to Qualified Medical Examiner cases involving complex internal medicine conditions in the California workers' compensation system.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD — Universidad de Cadiz Faculty of Medicine, Spain (1980)
- Residency, Internal Medicine — St. Joseph's University Medical Center (1980-1983)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
- Alonzo Medical Group
Areas of Specialization
Languages Spoken
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Lazaro V Alonso 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. Lazaro V Alonso evaluate as a QME?
As a Internal Medicine QME, Dr. Lazaro V Alonso evaluates workers' compensation cases involving internal medicine, family medicine. 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. Lazaro V Alonso's office located?
Dr. Lazaro V Alonso's office is located at 15216 VANOWEN ST STE 1B, Van Nuys, CA 91405. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Lazaro V Alonso's board certifications?
Dr. Lazaro V Alonso holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Lazaro V Alonso's education and training background?
Dr. Lazaro V Alonso's training includes: MD — Universidad de Cadiz Faculty of Medicine, Spain (1980); Residency, Internal Medicine — St. Joseph's University Medical Center (1980-1983). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Lazaro V Alonso have?
Dr. Lazaro V Alonso 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.
What languages does Dr. Lazaro V Alonso speak?
Dr. Lazaro V Alonso speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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