Dr. Ronald N Kent, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
164 W HOSPITALITY LN STE 8, San Bernardino, CA 92408-3329
Phone
Counties Served
San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ronald N Kent
Dr. Ronald N. Kent is a board-certified neurologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, practicing in the greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire regions of California. He graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in 1980 and has been in private practice since 1984. Dr. Kent is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA and a two-time past president of the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery, having performed thousands of QME, AME, and IME evaluations with particular expertise in EMG and nerve conduction testing.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (1980)
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook
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. Ronald N Kent serves workers' compensation cases in 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. Ronald N Kent 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. Ronald N Kent's office located?
Dr. Ronald N Kent's office is located at 164 W HOSPITALITY LN STE 8, San Bernardino, CA 92408-3329. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including San Bernardino County.
What are Dr. Ronald N Kent's board certifications?
Dr. Ronald N Kent 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. Ronald N Kent's education and training background?
Dr. Ronald N Kent's training includes: MD, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (1980); Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ronald N Kent have?
Dr. Ronald N Kent has approximately 41 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. Ronald N Kent serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ronald N Kent is available for QME evaluations in San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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