Dr. Ryan Freshman, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1313 TRAVIS BLVD STE B, Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone
Counties Served
Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ryan Freshman
Dr. Ryan Freshman is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and Assistant Professor at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California. He specializes in arthroscopic and open procedures for the shoulder, hip, and knee, and previously served as assistant team physician for the USC Trojans and Los Angeles Kings.
Education & Board Certifications
- Undergraduate: University of California Los Angeles (B.S. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, 2014)
- Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco
- Fellowship: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, USC Orthopaedic Surgery
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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. Ryan Freshman serves workers' compensation cases in Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer 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. Ryan Freshman 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. Ryan Freshman's office located?
Dr. Ryan Freshman's office is located at 1313 TRAVIS BLVD STE B, Fairfield, CA 94533. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Solano County.
What are Dr. Ryan Freshman's board certifications?
Dr. Ryan Freshman holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ryan Freshman's education and training background?
Dr. Ryan Freshman's training includes: Undergraduate: University of California Los Angeles (B.S. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, 2014); Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco; Fellowship: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, USC Orthopaedic Surgery. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ryan Freshman have?
Dr. Ryan Freshman has approximately 5 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. Ryan Freshman serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ryan Freshman is available for QME evaluations in Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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