Dr. Robert J Harrison, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
2330 POST ST STE 460, San Francisco, CA 94115-3466
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Robert J Harrison
Dr. Robert J. Harrison, MD, MPH, is a clinical professor of medicine at UCSF and a nationally recognized expert in occupational and environmental medicine practicing in San Francisco. A graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine with an MPH from UC Berkeley, Dr. Harrison founded and directed UCSF Occupational Health Services for over 15 years and has diagnosed and treated more than 10,000 patients with work-related conditions. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) certified by the State of California, bringing unparalleled expertise in occupational medicine to workers' compensation evaluations throughout the Bay Area.
Education & Board Certifications
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, MD
- University of California, Berkeley, MPH, 1983
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 San Francisco County
Dr. Robert J Harrison serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco 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. Robert J Harrison 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. Robert J Harrison's office located?
Dr. Robert J Harrison's office is located at 2330 POST ST STE 460, San Francisco, CA 94115-3466. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Robert J Harrison's board certifications?
Dr. Robert J Harrison holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Robert J Harrison's education and training background?
Dr. Robert J Harrison's training includes: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, MD; University of California, Berkeley, MPH, 1983. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Robert J Harrison have?
Dr. Robert J Harrison has approximately 42 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.
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