Dr. Piers A Barry, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
909 HYDE ST STE 423, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Piers A Barry
Dr. Piers A. Barry is an orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco, California, specializing in general orthopedics and sports medicine with a focus on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, where he also completed his orthopedic surgery residency, followed by a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group. Dr. Barry practices in both San Francisco and Marin County.
Education & Board Certifications
- Whitman College, BA in English Literature (minors in Chemistry and Biology)
- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, MD (2005)
- Residency: USC+LAC, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship: Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group, Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
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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 San Francisco County
Dr. Piers A Barry 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. Piers A Barry 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. Piers A Barry's office located?
Dr. Piers A Barry's office is located at 909 HYDE ST STE 423, San Francisco, CA 94109. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Piers A Barry's board certifications?
Dr. Piers A Barry holds the following board certifications: Board Eligible, Orthopaedic Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Piers A Barry's education and training background?
Dr. Piers A Barry's training includes: Whitman College, BA in English Literature (minors in Chemistry and Biology); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, MD (2005); Residency: USC+LAC, Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellowship: Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group, Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Piers A Barry have?
Dr. Piers A Barry has approximately 20 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.
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