Dr. Richard E Sall, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
4200 BUCK OWENS BLVD, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone
Counties Served
Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Richard E Sall
Dr. Richard E. Sall is a board-certified surgeon and occupational medicine specialist practicing in Bakersfield, CA with over 60 years of experience. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1961 and completed his surgery residency at Ascension St John Hospital in 1968. He holds board certifications in occupational medicine, general surgery, and forensic medicine. He currently practices at Agile Occupational Medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (1961)
- Residency, Surgery, Ascension St John Hospital (completed 1968)
Languages Spoken
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual 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 Kern County
Dr. Richard E Sall serves workers' compensation cases in Kern 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. Richard E Sall evaluate as a QME?
A 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. Richard E Sall's office located?
Dr. Richard E Sall's office is located at 4200 BUCK OWENS BLVD, Bakersfield, CA 93308. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Kern County.
What are Dr. Richard E Sall's board certifications?
Dr. Richard E Sall holds the following board certifications: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery, American Board of Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Board Certified, Forensic Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Richard E Sall's education and training background?
Dr. Richard E Sall's training includes: MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (1961); Residency, Surgery, Ascension St John Hospital (completed 1968). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Richard E Sall have?
Dr. Richard E Sall has approximately 64 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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