Dr. Jay Jurkowitz, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
280 S BEVERLY DR STE 206, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Jay Jurkowitz
Dr. Jay Jurkowitz is a board-certified neurologist practicing in the Woodland Hills and Encino areas of Los Angeles, California. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Jurkowitz is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and performs QME, AME, and IME evaluations for workers' compensation cases, with expertise in conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, head injury, and complex regional pain syndrome.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, 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 Served Counties
Dr. Jay Jurkowitz serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino 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. Jay Jurkowitz evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Jay Jurkowitz's office located?
Dr. Jay Jurkowitz's office is located at 280 S BEVERLY DR STE 206, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Jay Jurkowitz's board certifications?
Dr. Jay Jurkowitz holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jay Jurkowitz's education and training background?
Dr. Jay Jurkowitz's training includes: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jay Jurkowitz have?
Dr. Jay Jurkowitz has approximately 25 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Jay Jurkowitz serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Jay Jurkowitz is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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