Dr. Isaac Bakst, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 207, San Diego, CA 92122-1008
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Isaac Bakst
Dr. Isaac Bakst is a board-certified neurologist with over 50 years of clinical experience, practicing in the greater Los Angeles and San Diego regions of California. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) providing expert neurological evaluations for workers' compensation cases in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Bakst specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia, Parkinson's disease, neuropathic pain, and spinal stenosis, and performs electromyogram and nerve conduction studies.
Education & Board Certifications
- MBBCh, University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences, 1975
Languages Spoken
About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, and permanent 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 San Diego County
Dr. Isaac Bakst 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. Isaac Bakst evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Isaac Bakst's office located?
Dr. Isaac Bakst's office is located at 8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 207, San Diego, CA 92122-1008. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Isaac Bakst's board certifications?
Dr. Isaac Bakst holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Isaac Bakst's education and training background?
Dr. Isaac Bakst's training includes: MBBCh, University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences, 1975. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Isaac Bakst have?
Dr. Isaac Bakst has approximately 51 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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