Dr. Michael Newman, DC
Chiropractic
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Office Address
1196 S DE ANZA BLVD, San Jose, CA 95129-3632
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County
Credential
DC — QME Certified
About Dr. Michael Newman
Dr. Michael Newman, DC, QME, is a chiropractor and owner of De Anza Chiropractic in San Jose, CA. He graduated from Pasadena College of Chiropractic. He focuses on medical-legal evaluations as a QME and AME, and is one of only 13 chiropractors ever appointed as an IME by the DIR. His treatment emphasis is on axial flexion distraction decompression spinal manipulation of low back injuries/disorders. He is a lifetime member of the California Chiropractic Society and an associate member of the California Applicant Attorney Association.
Education & Board Certifications
- Pasadena College of Chiropractic
Languages Spoken
About Chiropractic QME Evaluations
Chiropractic QME evaluations address spinal and musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in workplace injuries, including disc herniations, spinal subluxations, and soft-tissue injuries. The evaluating chiropractor assesses spinal alignment, range of motion, and the appropriateness of ongoing chiropractic care.
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 Clara County
Dr. Michael Newman serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara 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. Michael Newman evaluate as a QME?
A Chiropractic 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. Michael Newman's office located?
Dr. Michael Newman's office is located at 1196 S DE ANZA BLVD, San Jose, CA 95129-3632. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Michael Newman's board certifications?
Dr. Michael Newman holds the following board certifications: QME, AME, IME (DIR-appointed). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Michael Newman's education and training background?
Dr. Michael Newman's training includes: Pasadena College of Chiropractic. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in chiropractic workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Michael Newman have?
Dr. Michael Newman has approximately 30 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified chiropractic physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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