Dr. Keith D Desrochers, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
3645 GRAND AVE STE 304, Oakland, CA 94610
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Keith D Desrochers
Dr. Keith Douglas Desrochers is a board-certified internal medicine physician serving the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland and Sausalito. He completed his undergraduate education at Harvard University, earned his medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University, and completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA, where he led resident initiatives in healthcare management and quality improvement. Dr. Desrochers is the founder of BlueWave Medicine, a concierge primary care practice, and provides Qualified Medical Evaluator services in internal medicine for California workers' compensation evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- Harvard University, BA
- Oregon Health and Science University, MD
- UCLA, Internal Medicine Residency
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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. Keith D Desrochers serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma 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. Keith D Desrochers evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine 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. Keith D Desrochers's office located?
Dr. Keith D Desrochers's office is located at 3645 GRAND AVE STE 304, Oakland, CA 94610. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Keith D Desrochers's board certifications?
Dr. Keith D Desrochers holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Keith D Desrochers's education and training background?
Dr. Keith D Desrochers's training includes: Harvard University, BA; Oregon Health and Science University, MD; UCLA, Internal Medicine Residency. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Keith D Desrochers have?
Dr. Keith D Desrochers has approximately 9 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Keith D Desrochers serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Keith D Desrochers is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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