Dr. Kenneth D Kushner, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
8036 THIRD ST STE 103, Downey, CA 90241
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Kenneth D Kushner
Dr. Kenneth D. Kushner is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. He graduated cum laude from UC San Diego and attended New York Medical College, graduating with honors in 1981. He completed his residency at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center and has served the Orange County area since 1986. He is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital and CHOC and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, University of California San Diego (Cum Laude)
- MD, New York Medical College (1981, with honors)
- Residency, General Surgery, Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
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 Served Counties
Dr. Kenneth D Kushner serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange 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. Kenneth D Kushner 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. Kenneth D Kushner's office located?
Dr. Kenneth D Kushner's office is located at 8036 THIRD ST STE 103, Downey, CA 90241. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Kenneth D Kushner's board certifications?
Dr. Kenneth D Kushner holds the following board certifications: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Laser Surgery, Fellow, American College of Surgeons. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kenneth D Kushner's education and training background?
Dr. Kenneth D Kushner's training includes: BA, University of California San Diego (Cum Laude); MD, New York Medical College (1981, with honors); Residency, General Surgery, Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kenneth D Kushner have?
Dr. Kenneth D Kushner has approximately 40 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.
Which counties does Dr. Kenneth D Kushner serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Kenneth D Kushner is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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