Dr. Barry G Gwartz, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
5001 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 211, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Fresno County, Tulare County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Barry G Gwartz
Dr. Barry Gordon Gwartz, MD, is a board-certified internist and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in Los Angeles with over 55 years of medical experience spanning internal medicine, psychiatry, and occupational medicine. He received his medical education at UCLA and UC Irvine and completed residencies at Cedars-Sinai and Los Angeles County-USC Medical Centers. Dr. Gwartz specializes in high-risk claims evaluation and medical-legal examinations, conducting comprehensive QME and AME assessments for workers' compensation cases throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Education & Board Certifications
- UCLA / UC Irvine, MD
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Residency
- Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Residency
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. Barry G Gwartz serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Fresno County, Tulare 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. Barry G Gwartz 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. Barry G Gwartz's office located?
Dr. Barry G Gwartz's office is located at 5001 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 211, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Barry G Gwartz's board certifications?
Dr. Barry G Gwartz holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Occupational Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Barry G Gwartz's education and training background?
Dr. Barry G Gwartz's training includes: UCLA / UC Irvine, MD; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Residency; Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Residency. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Barry G Gwartz have?
Dr. Barry G Gwartz has approximately 55 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. Barry G Gwartz serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Barry G Gwartz is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Fresno County, Tulare County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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