Dr. Betsy Kuriakose, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
420 E 3RD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Betsy Kuriakose
Dr. Betsy Kuriakose is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) providing medicolegal evaluation services throughout the Los Angeles, California area. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from the New York Institute of Technology and earned her Doctor of Medicine from Saint George's University School of Medicine, completing her internal medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Kuriakose is available for Panel QME, Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME), and Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) appointments for workers' compensation cases across Southern California.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Life Sciences (Magna Cum Laude), New York Institute of Technology
- Diploma of Higher Education in Medical Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK
- MD, Saint George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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 Served Counties
Dr. Betsy Kuriakose 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. Betsy Kuriakose 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. Betsy Kuriakose's office located?
Dr. Betsy Kuriakose's office is located at 420 E 3RD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Betsy Kuriakose's board certifications?
Dr. Betsy Kuriakose holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Betsy Kuriakose's education and training background?
Dr. Betsy Kuriakose's training includes: BS, Life Sciences (Magna Cum Laude), New York Institute of Technology; Diploma of Higher Education in Medical Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK; MD, Saint George's University School of Medicine, Grenada; Residency, Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Betsy Kuriakose have?
Dr. Betsy Kuriakose has approximately 12 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.
Which counties does Dr. Betsy Kuriakose serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Betsy Kuriakose 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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