Dr. David Scharf, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
10780 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 408, Los Angeles, CA 90025-7616
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. David Scharf
Dr. David Scharf is a board-certified neurologist practicing in Sherman Oaks, in the greater Los Angeles area, with approximately 40 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his neurology residency at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center. Dr. Scharf provides neurological evaluations for workers' compensation and medical-legal cases in the Los Angeles region.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, 1985
- Internal Medicine Internship, UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles, 1985-1986
- Neurology Residency, University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center, 1986-1989
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. David Scharf serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Ventura 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. David Scharf 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. David Scharf's office located?
Dr. David Scharf's office is located at 10780 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 408, Los Angeles, CA 90025-7616. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. David Scharf's board certifications?
Dr. David Scharf holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. David Scharf's education and training background?
Dr. David Scharf's training includes: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, 1985; Internal Medicine Internship, UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles, 1985-1986; Neurology Residency, University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center, 1986-1989. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. David Scharf have?
Dr. David Scharf has approximately 40 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.
What languages does Dr. David Scharf speak?
Dr. David Scharf speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. David Scharf serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. David Scharf is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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