Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
1350 HIGHLAND AVE A, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn
Dr. Joshua D.I. Ellenhorn is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA. He earned his bachelor's and medical degrees at Boston University (1984) and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He undertook a two-year research fellowship at the University of Chicago and a two-year surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He spent over 18 years at City of Hope National Medical Center as a professor and chief of the Division of General and Oncologic Surgery. He has been ranked in the top 1% of U.S. surgeons by U.S. News & World Report since 2011.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Boston University
- MD, Boston University School of Medicine (1984)
- Surgical Residency, University of Cincinnati Hospital
- Research Fellowship, University of Chicago
- Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Languages Spoken
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual impairment.
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. Joshua Ellenhorn 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. Joshua Ellenhorn evaluate as a QME?
A 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. Joshua Ellenhorn's office located?
Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn's office is located at 1350 HIGHLAND AVE A, Los Angeles, CA 90028. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn's board certifications?
Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, General Surgery, Board Certified, Surgical Oncology, Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn's education and training background?
Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn's training includes: BS, Boston University; MD, Boston University School of Medicine (1984); Surgical Residency, University of Cincinnati Hospital; Research Fellowship, University of Chicago; Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn have?
Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn has approximately 42 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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