Dr. Ira B Fishman, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1199 BUSH ST STE 640, San Francisco, CA 94109-5977
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ira B Fishman
Dr. Ira Bruce Fishman, MD, is a board-certified internist with over 45 years of medical experience, practicing in Albany and San Francisco, California. A graduate of Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (1976), he is affiliated with Stanford Hospital and specializes in QME evaluations for workers' compensation cases throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Fishman's extensive clinical background and decades of internal medicine practice make him a trusted evaluator for complex medical-legal cases in Northern California.
Education & Board Certifications
- Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School, MD, 1976
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. Ira B Fishman serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco County, Monterey 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. Ira B Fishman 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. Ira B Fishman's office located?
Dr. Ira B Fishman's office is located at 1199 BUSH ST STE 640, San Francisco, CA 94109-5977. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Ira B Fishman's board certifications?
Dr. Ira B Fishman holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ira B Fishman's education and training background?
Dr. Ira B Fishman's training includes: Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School, MD, 1976. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ira B Fishman have?
Dr. Ira B Fishman has approximately 49 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. Ira B Fishman serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ira B Fishman is available for QME evaluations in San Francisco County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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