Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins, MD
Dermatology
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Office Address
1750 EL CAMINO REAL STE 206, Burlingame, CA 94010-3214
Phone
Counties Served
San Mateo County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins
Dr. Nikolajs Lapins is a board-certified dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and Mohs micrographic surgeon practicing at Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group in Burlingame, CA, with over five decades of distinguished clinical and military service. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Washington and its School of Medicine, he completed his dermatology residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, a dermatopathology fellowship at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, and a Mohs surgery fellowship at UCSF, becoming the first Mohs surgeon in the United States Army Medical Corps. Dr. Lapins retired as a full colonel after serving as Chief of Dermatologic Surgery at Letterman Army Medical Center, and his triple board certification in dermatology, dermatopathology, and Mohs surgery provides unparalleled expertise for QME evaluations involving occupational skin cancers, complex dermatologic conditions, and surgical outcomes in the California workers' compensation system.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS — University of Washington (Phi Beta Kappa, 1970)
- MD — University of Washington School of Medicine
- Residency — Brooke Army Medical Center, Dermatology
- Fellowship — Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Dermatopathology
- Fellowship — University of California San Francisco, Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group, Burlingame
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Hill Physicians Medical Group
- Sutter Health
- Letterman Army Medical Center (former Chief of Dermatologic Surgery)
Areas of Specialization
Languages Spoken
About Dermatology QME Evaluations
Dermatology QME evaluations address skin conditions caused by workplace chemical exposures, irritants, and allergens, including contact dermatitis, occupational eczema, and chemical burns. The evaluating dermatologist determines causation and permanent disfigurement or 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 San Mateo County
Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins serves workers' compensation cases in San Mateo 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. Nikolajs A Lapins evaluate as a QME?
As a Dermatology QME, Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins evaluates workers' compensation cases involving mohs micrographic surgery, dermatopathology, skin cancer surgery, general dermatology. Each evaluation includes a comprehensive record review, clinical examination, and a detailed report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides 5th Edition (2001).
Where is Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins's office located?
Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins's office is located at 1750 EL CAMINO REAL STE 206, Burlingame, CA 94010-3214. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Mateo County.
What are Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins's board certifications?
Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology, Board Certified, American Board of Pathology (Dermatopathology). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins's education and training background?
Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins's training includes: BS — University of Washington (Phi Beta Kappa, 1970); MD — University of Washington School of Medicine; Residency — Brooke Army Medical Center, Dermatology; Fellowship — Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Dermatopathology; Fellowship — University of California San Francisco, Mohs Micrographic Surgery. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in dermatology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins have?
Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins has approximately 55 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified dermatology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins speak?
Dr. Nikolajs A Lapins speaks English and Latvian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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