Dr. Barry C Baron, MD
Otolaryngology
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Office Address
2100 WEBSTER ST STE 202, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Barry C Baron
Dr. Barry C. Baron is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon who has practiced in San Francisco for over five decades, bringing rare depth of experience to medicolegal ENT evaluations. He graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1975, completed his otolaryngology residency at UCSF, and has been board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 1981. Dr. Baron served as Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at California Pacific Medical Center from 1992 to 2004 and has been a vocal-health consultant to both the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Symphony. He currently practices with San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group, with affiliations at Sutter Health and UCSF, specializing in hearing loss, sino-nasal disorders, and vocal cord pathology.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD — University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (1975)
- Residency, Otolaryngology — UCSF (completed 1980)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group
- CPMC Van Ness Campus
- Sutter Health
- UCSF
- California Pacific Medical Center (former Chairman, Otolaryngology, 1992–2004)
- San Francisco Opera (Consultant)
- San Francisco Symphony (Consultant)
Areas of Specialization
Languages Spoken
About Otolaryngology QME Evaluations
Otolaryngology (ENT) QME evaluations assess work-related hearing loss, tinnitus, vestibular disorders, and upper airway conditions caused by workplace noise exposure or chemical inhalation. The evaluating ENT specialist determines the degree of hearing impairment and its relationship to occupational noise levels.
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. Barry C Baron 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. Barry C Baron evaluate as a QME?
As a Otolaryngology QME, Dr. Barry C Baron evaluates workers' compensation cases involving hearing loss, sino-nasal disorders, vocal cord pathology, head & neck surgery. 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. Barry C Baron's office located?
Dr. Barry C Baron's office is located at 2100 WEBSTER ST STE 202, San Francisco, CA 94115. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Barry C Baron's board certifications?
Dr. Barry C Baron holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS, 1981). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Barry C Baron's education and training background?
Dr. Barry C Baron's training includes: MD — University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (1975); Residency, Otolaryngology — UCSF (completed 1980). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in otolaryngology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Barry C Baron have?
Dr. Barry C Baron has approximately 51 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified otolaryngology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Barry C Baron speak?
Dr. Barry C Baron speaks English and French. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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