Dr. James R Mc Clurg, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
5830 OBERLIN DR STE 102, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. James R Mc Clurg
Dr. James R. McClurg is a triple board-certified orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, California, practicing since 1992. He is one of few orthopedic surgeons in the nation holding board certifications in all three areas of orthopedics, specializing in sports medicine, hand and wrist surgery, and upper extremity reconstruction.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1986)
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship: Hand Surgery; Sports Medicine
Languages Spoken
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 Diego County
Dr. James R Mc Clurg serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. James R Mc Clurg 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. James R Mc Clurg's office located?
Dr. James R Mc Clurg's office is located at 5830 OBERLIN DR STE 102, San Diego, CA 92121. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. James R Mc Clurg's board certifications?
Dr. James R Mc Clurg holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery, Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. James R Mc Clurg's education and training background?
Dr. James R Mc Clurg's training includes: Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1986); Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellowship: Hand Surgery; Sports Medicine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. James R Mc Clurg have?
Dr. James R Mc Clurg has approximately 34 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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