Dr. David I Kaufer, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
4180 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR STE 260, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. David I Kaufer
Dr. David I. Kaufer, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in the La Jolla and San Diego, California area with over 30 years of clinical experience. A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine who completed his residency at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, Dr. Kaufer provides Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) services and workers' compensation evaluations in San Diego County. He has served as an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Scripps Clinic and currently serves as Medical Director for San Diego PACE and LightBridge Hospice and Palliative Care.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Tufts University School of Medicine (1993)
- Internal Medicine Residency - Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla (1993-1996)
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 Diego County
Dr. David I Kaufer serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. David I Kaufer 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. David I Kaufer's office located?
Dr. David I Kaufer's office is located at 4180 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR STE 260, La Jolla, CA 92037. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. David I Kaufer's board certifications?
Dr. David I Kaufer holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (1996, recertified 2016). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. David I Kaufer's education and training background?
Dr. David I Kaufer's training includes: MD - Tufts University School of Medicine (1993); Internal Medicine Residency - Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla (1993-1996). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. David I Kaufer have?
Dr. David I Kaufer has approximately 31 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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