Dr. Dean Rider, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
3340 WEST BALL RD STE E, Anaheim, CA 92804
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Francisco County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Kings County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Dean Rider
Dr. Dean Rider is a board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist serving as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in the Anaheim, California area. With decades of clinical experience, he provides comprehensive medical-legal evaluations including QME, IME, and SIBTF assessments through Arrowhead Evaluation Services. Dr. Rider offers expert workers' compensation evaluations for injured workers in Anaheim and throughout Southern California, bringing specialized knowledge in gastroenterology and internal medicine to complex disability cases.
Education & Board Certifications
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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 Served Counties
Dr. Dean Rider serves workers' compensation cases in Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Francisco County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Kings County, Placer 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. Dean Rider evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine 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. Dean Rider's office located?
Dr. Dean Rider's office is located at 3340 WEST BALL RD STE E, Anaheim, CA 92804. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Orange County.
What are Dr. Dean Rider's board certifications?
Dr. Dean Rider holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Internal Medicine, Board Certified - Gastroenterology, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
Which counties does Dr. Dean Rider serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Dean Rider is available for QME evaluations in Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Francisco County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Kings County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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