Dr. Melinda A Brown, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
101 S SAN MATEO DR STE 112, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone
Counties Served
San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Stanislaus County, Merced County, San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Melinda A Brown
Dr. Melinda Brown is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with over 25 years of experience, practicing in Los Gatos and Gilroy, California. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2000 and completed her residency at Ohio State University Medical Center, specializing in PM&R and pain medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2000)
- Residency in PM&R - Ohio State University Medical Center
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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. Melinda A Brown serves workers' compensation cases in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Stanislaus County, Merced County, San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz 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. Melinda A Brown evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Melinda A Brown's office located?
Dr. Melinda A Brown's office is located at 101 S SAN MATEO DR STE 112, San Mateo, CA 94401. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including San Mateo County.
What are Dr. Melinda A Brown's board certifications?
Dr. Melinda A Brown holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Melinda A Brown's education and training background?
Dr. Melinda A Brown's training includes: MD - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2000); Residency in PM&R - Ohio State University Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Melinda A Brown have?
Dr. Melinda A Brown has approximately 25 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Melinda A Brown serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Melinda A Brown is available for QME evaluations in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Stanislaus County, Merced County, San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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