Dr. Daniel S Neudorf, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
441 UNION ST, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Cruz County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Daniel S Neudorf
Dr. Daniel Neudorf is a physiatrist dual board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Medicine with over 10 years of experience. He served as Associate Medical Director of the UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital, providing inpatient physiatric care for complex neurologic, traumatic, and medical conditions. He is a California QME and Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP). He practices in the Sacramento and Santa Cruz areas.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, University of California, Davis
- MS, Colorado State University
- DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UC Davis Health (2014-2018)
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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 Santa Cruz County
Dr. Daniel S Neudorf serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Cruz 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. Daniel S Neudorf evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Daniel S Neudorf's office located?
Dr. Daniel S Neudorf's office is located at 441 UNION ST, Watsonville, CA 95076. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Cruz County.
What are Dr. Daniel S Neudorf's board certifications?
Dr. Daniel S Neudorf holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified, Brain Injury Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Daniel S Neudorf's education and training background?
Dr. Daniel S Neudorf's training includes: BS, University of California, Davis; MS, Colorado State University; DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University; Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UC Davis Health (2014-2018). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Daniel S Neudorf have?
Dr. Daniel S Neudorf has approximately 10 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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