Dr. Brian W Balbon, DC
Chiropractic
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Office Address
1831 OCEAN AVE, San Francisco, CA 94112-1728
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Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
DC — QME Certified
About Dr. Brian W Balbon
Dr. Brian W. Balbon, DC, QME is the owner and treating doctor of Balbon Chiropractic in San Francisco, CA, where he has been serving the Ingleside/Sunset communities since 1992. Originally from Canada and formerly an engineer, Dr. Balbon specializes in personal injuries, sports rehabilitation, and nutrition. His services include manipulation, massage, Active Release Technique, instrument-assisted massage, therapeutic laser, disc traction, and physical therapy modalities/rehab. He operates two locations in San Francisco: 2460 Mission St Suite 218 and 1831 Ocean Ave. He is affiliated with Hill Physicians Medical Group.
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About Chiropractic QME Evaluations
Chiropractic QME evaluations address spinal and musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in workplace injuries, including disc herniations, spinal subluxations, and soft-tissue injuries. The evaluating chiropractor assesses spinal alignment, range of motion, and the appropriateness of ongoing chiropractic care.
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 Francisco County
Dr. Brian W Balbon serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco 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. Brian W Balbon evaluate as a QME?
A Chiropractic 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. Brian W Balbon's office located?
Dr. Brian W Balbon's office is located at 1831 OCEAN AVE, San Francisco, CA 94112-1728. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Brian W Balbon's board certifications?
Dr. Brian W Balbon holds the following board certifications: Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California, Active Release Technique (ART) Certified. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
How many years of experience does Dr. Brian W Balbon have?
Dr. Brian W Balbon has approximately 34 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified chiropractic physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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