Dr. Mark R Laflamme, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1008 WEST AVE M14 STE A, Palmdale, CA 93551
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Mark R Laflamme
Dr. Mark Laflamme is a double board-certified internal medicine physician and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) serving the Palmdale, California area for workers' compensation evaluations. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Saint George's University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Stony Brook, followed by a fellowship in Medical Informatics at the Regenstrief Institute. Dr. Laflamme has extensive medicolegal experience including QME evaluations, peer review, disability assessments, and Veterans Administration disability benefit questionnaires (DBQs) throughout the Inland Empire and Antelope Valley.
Education & Board Certifications
- Master's in Medical/Dental Sciences, Boston University School of Medicine
- MD, Saint George's University School of Medicine
- Residency, Internal Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook
- Fellowship, Medical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute
- Master's in Clinical Research
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. Mark R Laflamme serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer 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. Mark R Laflamme 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. Mark R Laflamme's office located?
Dr. Mark R Laflamme's office is located at 1008 WEST AVE M14 STE A, Palmdale, CA 93551. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Mark R Laflamme's board certifications?
Dr. Mark R Laflamme 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. Mark R Laflamme's education and training background?
Dr. Mark R Laflamme's training includes: Master's in Medical/Dental Sciences, Boston University School of Medicine; MD, Saint George's University School of Medicine; Residency, Internal Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook; Fellowship, Medical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute; Master's in Clinical Research. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Mark R Laflamme have?
Dr. Mark R Laflamme has approximately 20 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. Mark R Laflamme serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Mark R Laflamme is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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