Dr. John D Hofbauer, MD
Ophthalmology
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Office Address
416 N BEDFORD DR STE 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4309
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. John D Hofbauer
Dr. John D. Hofbauer is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 45 years of experience, practicing at 416 N. Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills, California. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed ophthalmology training at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes. Dr. Hofbauer specializes in LASIK surgery, cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and refractive surgery.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (1975)
- Internship, Transitional Year, Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1975-1976)
- Residency, Ophthalmology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1976-1979)
- Residency, Ophthalmology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/Stein & Doheny Eye Institutes (1979-1980)
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About Ophthalmology QME Evaluations
Ophthalmology QME evaluations assess work-related eye injuries and vision loss, including chemical burns, foreign body injuries, retinal detachment, and occupational exposure-related conditions. The evaluating ophthalmologist determines visual acuity loss, visual field defects, 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 Los Angeles County
Dr. John D Hofbauer serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. John D Hofbauer evaluate as a QME?
A Ophthalmology 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. John D Hofbauer's office located?
Dr. John D Hofbauer's office is located at 416 N BEDFORD DR STE 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4309. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. John D Hofbauer's board certifications?
Dr. John D Hofbauer holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. John D Hofbauer's education and training background?
Dr. John D Hofbauer's training includes: M.D., Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (1975); Internship, Transitional Year, Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1975-1976); Residency, Ophthalmology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1976-1979); Residency, Ophthalmology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/Stein & Doheny Eye Institutes (1979-1980). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in ophthalmology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. John D Hofbauer have?
Dr. John D Hofbauer has approximately 50 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified ophthalmology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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