Dr. Michael S Klein, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
700 CASS ST STE 116, Monterey, CA 93940-2921
Phone
Counties Served
Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Michael S Klein
Dr. Michael Sigmond Klein is a general surgeon practicing in the Monterey/Salinas area of California. With over 45 years of experience in surgery, he is one of the most experienced surgeons in the region.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1980
Languages Spoken
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual 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 Monterey County
Dr. Michael S Klein serves workers' compensation cases in Monterey 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. Michael S Klein evaluate as a QME?
A Surgery 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. Michael S Klein's office located?
Dr. Michael S Klein's office is located at 700 CASS ST STE 116, Monterey, CA 93940-2921. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Monterey County.
What are Dr. Michael S Klein's board certifications?
Dr. Michael S Klein holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Michael S Klein's education and training background?
Dr. Michael S Klein's training includes: M.D., Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1980. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Michael S Klein have?
Dr. Michael S Klein has approximately 45 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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