Dr. Joel M Reiter, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
1111 SONOMA AVE STE 106, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4813
Phone
Counties Served
Sonoma County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Joel M Reiter
Dr. Joel M. Reiter is a neurologist based in Santa Rosa, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over 55 years of experience in neurology. He graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he later served as Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Neurology Training. Dr. Reiter is a recognized authority on epilepsy, having co-founded the Andrews/Reiter Epilepsy Research Program and authored pioneering research on behavioral interventions for seizure control.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, New York University School of Medicine, 1967
- Neurology Residency, University of California San Francisco, 1968-1971
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About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, 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 Sonoma County
Dr. Joel M Reiter serves workers' compensation cases in Sonoma 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. Joel M Reiter evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Joel M Reiter's office located?
Dr. Joel M Reiter's office is located at 1111 SONOMA AVE STE 106, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4813. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Sonoma County.
What are Dr. Joel M Reiter's board certifications?
Dr. Joel M Reiter holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Joel M Reiter's education and training background?
Dr. Joel M Reiter's training includes: MD, New York University School of Medicine, 1967; Neurology Residency, University of California San Francisco, 1968-1971. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Joel M Reiter have?
Dr. Joel M Reiter has approximately 55 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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