Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
225 I ST, Crescent City, CA 95531
Phone
Counties Served
Del Norte County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu
Dr. Nkiruka Ndu, MD, FACP, QME, CCHP-P, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Qualified Medical Evaluator serving the Crescent City, California region. She earned her medical degree (MBBS) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and completed residency training at Martin Luther King Hospital and Loma Linda University Medical Center. As a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and Executive Director of Justlaw Medical Services, Dr. Ndu provides expert internal medicine and occupational medicine independent medical evaluations for workers' compensation cases throughout Northern California.
Education & Board Certifications
- MBBS, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1982-1988)
- Internal Medicine Residency, Martin Luther King Hospital (2005-2006)
- Internal Medicine Residency, Loma Linda University Medical Center (2007-2008)
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 Del Norte County
Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu serves workers' compensation cases in Del Norte 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. Nkiruka J Ndu 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. Nkiruka J Ndu's office located?
Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu's office is located at 225 I ST, Crescent City, CA 95531. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Del Norte County.
What are Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu's board certifications?
Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu holds the following board certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Division of Workers' Compensation, CA (2017), Certified Correctional Health Professional - Physician (CCHP-P). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu's education and training background?
Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu's training includes: MBBS, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1982-1988); Internal Medicine Residency, Martin Luther King Hospital (2005-2006); Internal Medicine Residency, Loma Linda University Medical Center (2007-2008). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu have?
Dr. Nkiruka J Ndu has approximately 18 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.
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