Dr. Nathaniel Cohen, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1213 MERIDIAN AVE, San Jose, CA 95125
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Nathaniel Cohen
Dr. Nathaniel P. Cohen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, practicing in Los Gatos and Walnut Creek, California, with Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. He is an expert in minimally invasive shoulder surgery, shoulder reconstruction, and arthroscopic treatment, and serves as team physician for the San Jose SaberCats.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital (1995-2000)
- Fellowship: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital (2000-2001)
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 Santa Clara County
Dr. Nathaniel Cohen serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara 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. Nathaniel Cohen 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. Nathaniel Cohen's office located?
Dr. Nathaniel Cohen's office is located at 1213 MERIDIAN AVE, San Jose, CA 95125. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Nathaniel Cohen's board certifications?
Dr. Nathaniel Cohen holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Nathaniel Cohen's education and training background?
Dr. Nathaniel Cohen's training includes: Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons; Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital (1995-2000); Fellowship: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital (2000-2001). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nathaniel Cohen have?
Dr. Nathaniel Cohen has approximately 25 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.
What languages does Dr. Nathaniel Cohen speak?
Dr. Nathaniel Cohen speaks English and French and Spanish and Russian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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