Dr. Eli E Hendel, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1711 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 4607, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Eli E Hendel
Dr. Eli E. Hendel, MD, is a triple board-certified pulmonary specialist, sleep medicine specialist, and internist with over 35 years of clinical experience, practicing in Glendale, California. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and his pulmonary medicine fellowship at the University of Southern California Medical Center. A former chief of medicine at Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital, Dr. Hendel is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) certified by the State of California, conducting agreed medical evaluations and workers' compensation assessments in internal medicine and pulmonary disease throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Education & Board Certifications
- Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Facultad de Medicina, MD, 1978
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Internal Medicine Residency, 1979-1982
- University of Southern California Medical Center, Pulmonary Disease Fellowship, 1982-1984
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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. Eli E Hendel serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Kern 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. Eli E Hendel 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. Eli E Hendel's office located?
Dr. Eli E Hendel's office is located at 1711 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 4607, Los Angeles, CA 90026. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Eli E Hendel's board certifications?
Dr. Eli E Hendel holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Eli E Hendel's education and training background?
Dr. Eli E Hendel's training includes: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Facultad de Medicina, MD, 1978; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Internal Medicine Residency, 1979-1982; University of Southern California Medical Center, Pulmonary Disease Fellowship, 1982-1984. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Eli E Hendel have?
Dr. Eli E Hendel has approximately 43 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. Eli E Hendel serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Eli E Hendel is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Kern County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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