Dr. James F Lineback, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1043 ELM AVE STE 409, Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Shasta County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. James F Lineback
Dr. James F. Lineback, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonary internist serving the Long Beach and Southern California region with over 40 years of clinical and medical-legal experience. As a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and expert witness, Dr. Lineback provides thorough evaluations for workers' compensation cases involving pulmonary disease, toxic exposures, and catastrophic injury. He is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California Riverside Medical School.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Chemistry, Illinois State University (1971)
- MS in Neuroanatomy, University of Illinois (1974)
- MD, University of Illinois (1977)
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Southern California (1981)
- Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California Irvine (1983)
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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. James F Lineback serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Shasta 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. James F Lineback 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. James F Lineback's office located?
Dr. James F Lineback's office is located at 1043 ELM AVE STE 409, Long Beach, CA 90813. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. James F Lineback's board certifications?
Dr. James F Lineback holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine, Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. James F Lineback's education and training background?
Dr. James F Lineback's training includes: BS in Chemistry, Illinois State University (1971); MS in Neuroanatomy, University of Illinois (1974); MD, University of Illinois (1977); Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Southern California (1981); Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California Irvine (1983). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. James F Lineback have?
Dr. James F Lineback has approximately 42 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. James F Lineback serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. James F Lineback is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Shasta County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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