Dr. James M Schmitz, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1303 A ST, Hayward, CA 94541-2928
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Mateo County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. James M Schmitz
Dr. James M. Schmitz is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) serving the Hayward, California area. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1980 and brings over 45 years of diverse clinical experience in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Schmitz provides comprehensive workers' compensation medical-legal evaluations for injured workers in the East Bay and greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1980
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
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. James M Schmitz serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Mateo County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County, Monterey 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. James M Schmitz 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. James M Schmitz's office located?
Dr. James M Schmitz's office is located at 1303 A ST, Hayward, CA 94541-2928. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 9 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. James M Schmitz's board certifications?
Dr. James M Schmitz holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Internal Medicine, Board Certified - Cardiovascular Disease, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. James M Schmitz's education and training background?
Dr. James M Schmitz's training includes: MD, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1980. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. James M Schmitz have?
Dr. James M Schmitz has approximately 46 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. James M Schmitz serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. James M Schmitz is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Mateo County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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