Dr. Jack J Kleid, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
3660 CLAIREMONT DR STE 6, San Diego, CA 92117-5994
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Jack J Kleid
Dr. Jack J. Kleid, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and internist practicing in San Diego, California, with over 55 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. A graduate of New York Medical College with fellowship training at Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Kleid provides Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) services and workers' compensation evaluations in San Diego County. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine and was formerly the team physician for the San Diego Clippers NBA franchise.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS - University of Michigan
- MD - New York Medical College (1965)
- Internal Medicine Residency - New York Medical College (1966-1969)
- Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship - Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1969-1970)
- Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship - Mount Sinai Hospital (1970-1971)
- Visiting Fellow - Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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. Jack J Kleid 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. Jack J Kleid 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. Jack J Kleid's office located?
Dr. Jack J Kleid's office is located at 3660 CLAIREMONT DR STE 6, San Diego, CA 92117-5994. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Jack J Kleid's board certifications?
Dr. Jack J Kleid holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jack J Kleid's education and training background?
Dr. Jack J Kleid's training includes: BS - University of Michigan; MD - New York Medical College (1965); Internal Medicine Residency - New York Medical College (1966-1969); Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship - Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1969-1970); Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship - Mount Sinai Hospital (1970-1971); Visiting Fellow - Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jack J Kleid have?
Dr. Jack J Kleid has approximately 59 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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