Dr. Gustav Salkinder, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
14545 VICTORY BLVD STE 501, Van Nuys, CA 91411-4167
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Gustav Salkinder
Dr. Gustav Salkinder, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Encino, California with 38 years of experience. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He treats conditions including back pain, sciatica, and piriformis syndrome, and maintains offices in Encino and West Hollywood, California.
Education & Board Certifications
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD)
Languages Spoken
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 Served Counties
Dr. Gustav Salkinder serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, 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. Gustav Salkinder 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. Gustav Salkinder's office located?
Dr. Gustav Salkinder's office is located at 14545 VICTORY BLVD STE 501, Van Nuys, CA 91411-4167. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Gustav Salkinder's board certifications?
Dr. Gustav Salkinder holds the following board certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Gustav Salkinder's education and training background?
Dr. Gustav Salkinder's training includes: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gustav Salkinder have?
Dr. Gustav Salkinder has approximately 38 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.
What languages does Dr. Gustav Salkinder speak?
Dr. Gustav Salkinder speaks English and Russian and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Gustav Salkinder serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Gustav Salkinder is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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