Dr. Sergio R Bello, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
3580 CALIFORNIA ST STE 302, San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sergio R Bello
Dr. Sergio R. Bello, MD, QME, is a board-certified cardiologist and internal medicine physician practicing in San Francisco, California. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, completed an internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center, and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at UCSF Health-St. Mary's Hospital. With over 30 years of clinical experience and dual board certification, Dr. Bello provides expert Qualified Medical Evaluator services for workers' compensation cases involving cardiovascular and internal medicine conditions throughout the Bay Area.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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. Sergio R Bello serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin 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. Sergio R Bello evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine 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. Sergio R Bello's office located?
Dr. Sergio R Bello's office is located at 3580 CALIFORNIA ST STE 302, San Francisco, CA 94118. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Sergio R Bello's board certifications?
Dr. Sergio R Bello holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sergio R Bello's education and training background?
Dr. Sergio R Bello's training includes: Medical College of Wisconsin, MD. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sergio R Bello have?
Dr. Sergio R Bello has approximately 37 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Sergio R Bello serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Sergio R Bello is available for QME evaluations in San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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