Dr. Richard J Metz, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
2120 W EIGHTH ST STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Richard J Metz
Dr. Richard J. Metz, M.D., FACP, is a board-certified internist in Los Angeles, California, with over 50 years of distinguished clinical experience, offering Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) evaluations for workers' compensation cases in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in 1975 and holds the designation of Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Metz serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, bringing extensive academic and clinical expertise to occupational injury assessments in the Los Angeles area.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (1975)
Languages Spoken
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Richard J Metz 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. Richard J Metz 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. Richard J Metz's office located?
Dr. Richard J Metz's office is located at 2120 W EIGHTH ST STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Richard J Metz's board certifications?
Dr. Richard J Metz holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine (ABIM), Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Richard J Metz's education and training background?
Dr. Richard J Metz's training includes: M.D., UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (1975). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Richard J Metz have?
Dr. Richard J Metz has approximately 51 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.
What languages does Dr. Richard J Metz speak?
Dr. Richard J Metz speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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