Dr. Rick E Joy, DC
Chiropractic
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Office Address
1012 CARVER RD, Modesto, CA 95350-4732
Phone
Counties Served
Stanislaus County
Credential
DC — QME Certified
About Dr. Rick E Joy
Dr. Rickie Edd Joy is a chiropractor practicing in Modesto, CA since 1990. He operates the Chiropractic Health Center at 1012 Carver Road, Modesto. Dr. Joy is Board Certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Industrial Medical Council, State Board of Industrial Disability Evaluators, and the State Board of Radiology Health Branch. He is a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME).
Education & Board Certifications
- Palmer College of Chiropractic West (1990)
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About Chiropractic QME Evaluations
Chiropractic QME evaluations address spinal and musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in workplace injuries, including disc herniations, spinal subluxations, and soft-tissue injuries. The evaluating chiropractor assesses spinal alignment, range of motion, and the appropriateness of ongoing chiropractic care.
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 Stanislaus County
Dr. Rick E Joy serves workers' compensation cases in Stanislaus 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. Rick E Joy evaluate as a QME?
A Chiropractic 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. Rick E Joy's office located?
Dr. Rick E Joy's office is located at 1012 CARVER RD, Modesto, CA 95350-4732. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Stanislaus County.
What are Dr. Rick E Joy's board certifications?
Dr. Rick E Joy holds the following board certifications: QME, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Industrial Disability Evaluator, Radiology Health Branch. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Rick E Joy's education and training background?
Dr. Rick E Joy's training includes: Palmer College of Chiropractic West (1990). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in chiropractic workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Rick E Joy have?
Dr. Rick E Joy has approximately 36 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified chiropractic physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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