Dr. Melanie Dewar, MD
Internal Medicine
Submit records to this physician
Create a IMEPro account to get started
Office Address
23000 CRENSHAW BLVD STE 200, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Melanie Dewar
Dr. Melanie Samantha Dewar is a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine with over 20 years of clinical experience serving the greater Los Angeles South Bay region, including Torrance and Beverly Hills. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology with honors from UCLA and her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Dr. Dewar operates a concierge primary care practice and has been affiliated with Kaiser Permanente and Southern California Permanente Medical Group. She provides Qualified Medical Evaluator services in internal medicine for California workers' compensation cases.
Education & Board Certifications
- UCLA, BS Psychobiology (Honors)
- Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, MD, 2002
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Melanie Dewar serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Melanie Dewar 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. Melanie Dewar's office located?
Dr. Melanie Dewar's office is located at 23000 CRENSHAW BLVD STE 200, Torrance, CA 90505. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Melanie Dewar's board certifications?
Dr. Melanie Dewar holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Melanie Dewar's education and training background?
Dr. Melanie Dewar's training includes: UCLA, BS Psychobiology (Honors); Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, MD, 2002. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Melanie Dewar have?
Dr. Melanie Dewar has approximately 23 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.
View all Internal Medicine QME Physicians
225 physicians across California
Similar Internal Medicine QME Physicians in Los Angeles County
Related QME Specialties
Are you Dr. Melanie Dewar?
Claim your profile to showcase your expertise, display turnaround times, and receive evaluation requests directly through IMEPro.
Claim Your ProfileFree — takes less than 2 minutes
Looking for an Internal Medicine Physician?
Browse Verified Pro Internal Medicine physicians with verified turnaround times and one-click scheduling.
Browse Verified Pro PhysiciansCounties Served