Dr. Peter J Mandell, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1720 EL CAMINO REAL STE 120, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone
Counties Served
San Mateo County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Peter J Mandell
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Burlingame, CA with over 56 years of experience. Served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF for 37 years, Director of Anatomy Teaching at the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program for over 20 years, and held leadership roles on the AAOS Board of Directors and Council on Advocacy.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of California, San Francisco (1970)
- Residency, San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program
Languages Spoken
About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
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. Peter J Mandell 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. Peter J Mandell evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic 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. Peter J Mandell's office located?
Dr. Peter J Mandell's office is located at 1720 EL CAMINO REAL STE 120, Burlingame, CA 94010. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Mateo County.
What are Dr. Peter J Mandell's board certifications?
Dr. Peter J Mandell holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Peter J Mandell's education and training background?
Dr. Peter J Mandell's training includes: MD, University of California, San Francisco (1970); Residency, San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Peter J Mandell have?
Dr. Peter J Mandell has approximately 56 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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