Dr. David Handman, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
5862 AVALON BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. David Handman
Dr. David E. Handman is a board-certified general and trauma surgeon with expertise in surgical critical care. He has over two decades of experience providing surgical and critical care services across multiple institutions including Level 2 trauma centers. He specializes in trauma surgery, laparoscopic procedures, and perioperative management of critically ill patients.
Education & Board Certifications
- B.A., Genetics and Development, Cornell University
- M.D., Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
- General Surgery Residency, Beth Israel Medical Center
- Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, North Shore University Hospital
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 Served Counties
Dr. David Handman serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange 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. David Handman 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. David Handman's office located?
Dr. David Handman's office is located at 5862 AVALON BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90003. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. David Handman's board certifications?
Dr. David Handman holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, General Surgery, Board Certified, Surgical Critical Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. David Handman's education and training background?
Dr. David Handman's training includes: B.A., Genetics and Development, Cornell University; M.D., Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel; General Surgery Residency, Beth Israel Medical Center; Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, North Shore University Hospital. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. David Handman have?
Dr. David Handman has approximately 20 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.
Which counties does Dr. David Handman serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. David Handman is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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