Dr. Marta A Recasens, MD
Ophthalmology
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Office Address
7447 N FIGUEROA ST STE 200, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Marta A Recasens
Dr. Marta Recasens is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon practicing in Glendale, California. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina, completed her ophthalmology residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, and a surgical retina and vitreous fellowship at Louisiana State University. She founded Macular, Retinal, and Vitreal Associates in 2004 and is a California Qualified Medical Evaluator, recognized among America's Top Ophthalmologists since 2002.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Psychology, Loyola Marymount University, 1980-1982
- MD, Universidad Del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1991
- Internship, Internal Medicine, 1992-1993
- Transitional Year Internship, Henry Ford Providence Hospital, 1993-1994
- Residency, Ophthalmology, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, 1994-1997
- Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, Louisiana State University, 1997-1999
Languages Spoken
About Ophthalmology QME Evaluations
Ophthalmology QME evaluations assess work-related eye injuries and vision loss, including chemical burns, foreign body injuries, retinal detachment, and occupational exposure-related conditions. The evaluating ophthalmologist determines visual acuity loss, visual field defects, and permanent impairment.
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. Marta A Recasens 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. Marta A Recasens evaluate as a QME?
A Ophthalmology 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. Marta A Recasens's office located?
Dr. Marta A Recasens's office is located at 7447 N FIGUEROA ST STE 200, Los Angeles, CA 90041. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Marta A Recasens's board certifications?
Dr. Marta A Recasens holds the following board certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology, Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Marta A Recasens's education and training background?
Dr. Marta A Recasens's training includes: BS, Psychology, Loyola Marymount University, 1980-1982; MD, Universidad Del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1991; Internship, Internal Medicine, 1992-1993; Transitional Year Internship, Henry Ford Providence Hospital, 1993-1994; Residency, Ophthalmology, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, 1994-1997; Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, Louisiana State University, 1997-1999. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in ophthalmology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Marta A Recasens have?
Dr. Marta A Recasens has approximately 35 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified ophthalmology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Marta A Recasens speak?
Dr. Marta A Recasens speaks English and Spanish and Armenian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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