Dr. John Frey, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. John Frey
Dr. John R. Frey is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in general surgery procedures including colon removal. He is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, 1982
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 San Diego County
Dr. John Frey serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. John Frey 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. John Frey's office located?
Dr. John Frey's office is located at 2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. John Frey's board certifications?
Dr. John Frey holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, General Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. John Frey's education and training background?
Dr. John Frey's training includes: M.D., University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, 1982. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. John Frey have?
Dr. John Frey has approximately 43 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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