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Dr. John L Schaller, MD

Internal Medicine

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Office Address

3156 VISTA WAY STE 160, Oceanside, CA 92056

Phone

(833) 940-4232

Counties Served

San Diego County

Credential

MD — QME Certified

About Dr. John L Schaller

Dr. John Schaller is a board-certified internal medicine and preventive/occupational medicine physician serving as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in Oceanside, California. He holds both an M.D. and M.P.H. and is licensed to practice in California, bringing specialized expertise in occupational and environmental medicine to workers' compensation cases. Dr. Schaller provides comprehensive QME, AME, and IME evaluations for injured workers in the Oceanside and greater San Diego County area.

Education & Board Certifications

Board Certified - Internal Medicine Board Certified - Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)

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

Hypertension Diabetes Mellitus Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Hepatitis Occupational Asthma

Workers' Compensation in San Diego County

Dr. John L Schaller serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does Dr. John L Schaller 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. John L Schaller's office located?

Dr. John L Schaller's office is located at 3156 VISTA WAY STE 160, Oceanside, CA 92056. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.

What are Dr. John L Schaller's board certifications?

Dr. John L Schaller holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Internal Medicine, Board Certified - Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.

What is Dr. John L Schaller's education and training background?

Dr. John L Schaller's training includes: MD; MPH. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.

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