Dr. Michael J Butler, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
80250 HIGHWAY 111 UNIT 102C, Indio, CA 92201
Phone
Counties Served
Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Michael J Butler
Dr. Michael Butler is a board-certified neurologist with over 45 years of clinical experience in California. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his neurology residency training in California. Dr. Butler serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the California workers' compensation system, providing independent neurological assessments for injured workers in the greater Los Angeles area, including Encino.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, MD (1980)
Languages Spoken
About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment.
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 Riverside County
Dr. Michael J Butler serves workers' compensation cases in Riverside 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. Michael J Butler evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Michael J Butler's office located?
Dr. Michael J Butler's office is located at 80250 HIGHWAY 111 UNIT 102C, Indio, CA 92201. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Riverside County.
What are Dr. Michael J Butler's board certifications?
Dr. Michael J Butler holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Michael J Butler's education and training background?
Dr. Michael J Butler's training includes: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, MD (1980). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Michael J Butler have?
Dr. Michael J Butler has approximately 45 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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