Dr. Brooke L Ballard, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Submit records to this physician
Create a IMEPro account to get started
Office Address
4305 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 525, San Diego, CA 92105
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Riverside County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Brooke L Ballard
Dr. Brooke Ballard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained hand surgery specialist practicing in San Marcos and San Diego, California. She received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and completed her orthopedic surgery residency with additional bioengineering research at the University of California, San Diego. She then completed fellowship training in hand surgery and complex shoulder and elbow replacements at the University of Florida. Dr. Ballard specializes in conditions of the shoulder, elbow, and hand.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, MD
- Residency: University of California San Diego, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship: University of Florida, Hand Surgery
Languages Spoken
About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
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. Brooke L Ballard serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Riverside County, Solano County, Sonoma 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. Brooke L Ballard evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery 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. Brooke L Ballard's office located?
Dr. Brooke L Ballard's office is located at 4305 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 525, San Diego, CA 92105. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Brooke L Ballard's board certifications?
Dr. Brooke L Ballard holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certificate in Hand Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Brooke L Ballard's education and training background?
Dr. Brooke L Ballard's training includes: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, MD; Residency: University of California San Diego, Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellowship: University of Florida, Hand Surgery. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Brooke L Ballard have?
Dr. Brooke L Ballard has approximately 18 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Brooke L Ballard speak?
Dr. Brooke L Ballard speaks English and French and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Brooke L Ballard serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Brooke L Ballard is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Riverside County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
View all Orthopaedic Surgery QME Physicians
785 physicians across California
Similar Orthopaedic Surgery QME Physicians in San Diego County
Related QME Specialties
Are you Dr. Brooke L Ballard?
Claim your profile to showcase your expertise, display turnaround times, and receive evaluation requests directly through IMEPro.
Claim Your ProfileFree — takes less than 2 minutes
Looking for an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician?
Browse Verified Pro Orthopaedic Surgery physicians with verified turnaround times and one-click scheduling.
Browse Verified Pro PhysiciansCounties Served