Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
120 BROADWAY STE 1, Richmond, CA 94804
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Humboldt County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik
Dr. Jonathan S. Rutchik is a board-certified neurologist and occupational medicine specialist practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, with over 30 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and holds an MPH, with dual board certification in Neurology and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Dr. Rutchik is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) and ACOEM (FACOEM), serves as a voluntary full professor at UCSF, and conducts workers' compensation medical-legal evaluations and independent medical examinations throughout California.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine), 1990
- MPH
- Neurology Residency
- Occupational Medicine Residency/Neurotoxicology Fellowship, Boston University
Languages Spoken
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 Served Counties
Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Humboldt 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. Jonathan S Rutchik 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. Jonathan S Rutchik's office located?
Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik's office is located at 120 BROADWAY STE 1, Richmond, CA 94804. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik's board certifications?
Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology, Board Certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Fellow, American Academy of Neurology (FAAN), Fellow, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FACOEM). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik's education and training background?
Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik's training includes: MD, Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine), 1990; MPH; Neurology Residency; Occupational Medicine Residency/Neurotoxicology Fellowship, Boston University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik have?
Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik has approximately 35 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.
Which counties does Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Jonathan S Rutchik is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Humboldt County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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