Dr. Todd W Peters, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
9161 SIERRA AVE STE 114, Fontana, CA 92335-4759
Phone
Counties Served
San Bernardino County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Todd W Peters
Dr. Todd Peters is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon with over 30 years of experience, practicing in Irvine and Newport Beach, California. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) and regenerative biologics. He designs customized treatments for spinal injuries, scoliosis, spinal disorders, degenerative conditions, and disc replacements. He is the founder of Newport Spine MD.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- MD, Hahnemann University School of Medicine (Drexel University College of Medicine), Philadelphia
- General Surgery Internship, Allegheny University - Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Allegheny University - Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia
- Spine Surgery Fellowship, University of Maryland - Shock Trauma, Baltimore
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About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
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 San Bernardino County
Dr. Todd W Peters serves workers' compensation cases in San Bernardino 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. Todd W Peters evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery 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. Todd W Peters's office located?
Dr. Todd W Peters's office is located at 9161 SIERRA AVE STE 114, Fontana, CA 92335-4759. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Bernardino County.
What are Dr. Todd W Peters's board certifications?
Dr. Todd W Peters holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship Trained, Spine Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Todd W Peters's education and training background?
Dr. Todd W Peters's training includes: BS, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; MD, Hahnemann University School of Medicine (Drexel University College of Medicine), Philadelphia; General Surgery Internship, Allegheny University - Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia; Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Allegheny University - Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia; Spine Surgery Fellowship, University of Maryland - Shock Trauma, Baltimore. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Todd W Peters have?
Dr. Todd W Peters has approximately 30 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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