Dr. Steven J Barad, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1313 TRAVIS BLVD STE B, Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone
Counties Served
Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Sutter County, Shasta County, Butte County, Nevada County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Steven J Barad
Dr. Steven J. Barad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in Sacramento, California, with over 50 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1973 and completed residencies at UCSF School of Medicine for orthopedic surgery and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center for general surgery. Dr. Barad holds multiple subspecialty designations including adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma, and is affiliated with numerous hospitals across Northern California.
Education & Board Certifications
- Creighton University School of Medicine, MD (1973)
- Residency: University of California San Francisco, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Residency: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, General 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. Steven J Barad serves workers' compensation cases in Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Sutter County, Shasta County, Butte County, Nevada 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. Steven J Barad 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. Steven J Barad's office located?
Dr. Steven J Barad's office is located at 1313 TRAVIS BLVD STE B, Fairfield, CA 94533. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 9 California counties including Solano County.
What are Dr. Steven J Barad's board certifications?
Dr. Steven J Barad holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty: Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty: Sports Medicine, Subspecialty: Orthopaedic Trauma. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Steven J Barad's education and training background?
Dr. Steven J Barad's training includes: Creighton University School of Medicine, MD (1973); Residency: University of California San Francisco, Orthopaedic Surgery; Residency: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, General 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. Steven J Barad have?
Dr. Steven J Barad has approximately 53 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. Steven J Barad speak?
Dr. Steven J Barad speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Steven J Barad serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Steven J Barad is available for QME evaluations in Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Sutter County, Shasta County, Butte County, Nevada County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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