Dr. William Hammesfahr, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
400 N FORD BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. William Hammesfahr
Dr. William Hammesfahr is a board-certified neurologist who graduated from Northwestern University in 1982. He maintains a practice office in Los Angeles, California and specializes in the treatment of concussions, traumatic brain injury, CTE, strokes, and dementia. Dr. Hammesfahr holds subspecialty certification in neurodevelopmental disabilities and provides neurological evaluations including telemedicine consultations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Northwestern University (1982)
About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, and permanent 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 Served Counties
Dr. William Hammesfahr serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. William Hammesfahr evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. William Hammesfahr's office located?
Dr. William Hammesfahr's office is located at 400 N FORD BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90022. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. William Hammesfahr's board certifications?
Dr. William Hammesfahr holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Subspecialty: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. William Hammesfahr's education and training background?
Dr. William Hammesfahr's training includes: MD, Northwestern University (1982). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. William Hammesfahr have?
Dr. William Hammesfahr has approximately 43 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. William Hammesfahr serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. William Hammesfahr is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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