Dr. Jan H Merman, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
5901 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 507, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Jan H Merman
Dr. Jan H. Merman is a neurologist in Los Angeles, California, affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and has over 50 years of clinical experience. Dr. Merman specializes in treating Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson's disease, and anxiety disorders, and provides neurological evaluations for workers' compensation and medical-legal cases in the Los Angeles area.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (1974)
Languages Spoken
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Jan H Merman serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Jan H Merman 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. Jan H Merman's office located?
Dr. Jan H Merman's office is located at 5901 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 507, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Jan H Merman's board certifications?
Dr. Jan H Merman holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jan H Merman's education and training background?
Dr. Jan H Merman's training includes: M.D., University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (1974). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jan H Merman have?
Dr. Jan H Merman has approximately 51 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.
What languages does Dr. Jan H Merman speak?
Dr. Jan H Merman speaks English and German. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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