Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
4425 TREAT BLVD STE B, Concord, CA 94521
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr
Dr. Gerard H. Dericks Jr., MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Albany, California. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (1973) and completed his residency through the University of Hawaii Integrated Orthopaedic Residency Program affiliated with UCLA. He completed fellowships in scoliosis and spine surgery at the Texas Medical Center and in knee and sports medicine at the Eugene Bone and Joint Clinic in Oregon. Dr. Dericks serves as a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) in California.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1973
- Internship in Orthopaedics, The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, 1973-1974
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Hawaii Integrated Program with UCLA, 1973-1976
- Fellowship in Scoliosis and Spine Surgery, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, 1976-1977
- Fellowship in Knee and Sports Medicine, Eugene Bone & Joint Clinic, Oregon, 1976-1977
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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 Served Counties
Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa 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. Gerard H Dericks Jr 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. Gerard H Dericks Jr's office located?
Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr's office is located at 4425 TREAT BLVD STE B, Concord, CA 94521. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr's board certifications?
Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr's education and training background?
Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr's training includes: MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1973; Internship in Orthopaedics, The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, 1973-1974; Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Hawaii Integrated Program with UCLA, 1973-1976; Fellowship in Scoliosis and Spine Surgery, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, 1976-1977; Fellowship in Knee and Sports Medicine, Eugene Bone & Joint Clinic, Oregon, 1976-1977. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr have?
Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr has approximately 45 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.
Which counties does Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Gerard H Dericks Jr is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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