Dr. Bruce R Lasker, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
3737 MORAGA AVE STE A-5, San Diego, CA 92117-5485
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Bruce R Lasker
Dr. Bruce R. Lasker is a board-certified neurologist based in San Diego, California, with over 40 years of experience in clinical neurology. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator for the California Division of Workers' Compensation and an Associate Clinical Professor at UC San Diego Department of Neurosciences. Dr. Lasker founded Pacific Neurology in 1987 and brings particular expertise in geriatric neurology and dementia to his QME and workers' compensation evaluations throughout Southern California.
Education & Board Certifications
- B.A., Northwestern University
- M.D., Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1981)
- Internship in Medicine, Northwestern University
- Residency in Neurology, Northwestern University
- Fellowship in Geriatric Neurology and Dementia, UC San Diego (1985-1987)
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About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, and permanent 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 Diego County
Dr. Bruce R Lasker serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Bruce R Lasker evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Bruce R Lasker's office located?
Dr. Bruce R Lasker's office is located at 3737 MORAGA AVE STE A-5, San Diego, CA 92117-5485. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Bruce R Lasker's board certifications?
Dr. Bruce R Lasker holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1987), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California Division of Workers' Compensation. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Bruce R Lasker's education and training background?
Dr. Bruce R Lasker's training includes: B.A., Northwestern University; M.D., Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1981); Internship in Medicine, Northwestern University; Residency in Neurology, Northwestern University; Fellowship in Geriatric Neurology and Dementia, UC San Diego (1985-1987). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Bruce R Lasker have?
Dr. Bruce R Lasker has approximately 44 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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