Dr. Thomas A Schweller, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
3200 4TH AVE STE 100, San Diego, CA 92103-5716
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Thomas A Schweller
Dr. Thomas A. Schweller is a triple board-certified neurologist practicing in San Diego, California, with over 50 years of experience in neurology, child neurology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is on the faculty at the University of California San Diego Medical School. Dr. Schweller provides neurological evaluations for workers' compensation and personal injury cases throughout the San Diego region.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1973
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. Thomas A Schweller serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Thomas A Schweller 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. Thomas A Schweller's office located?
Dr. Thomas A Schweller's office is located at 3200 4TH AVE STE 100, San Diego, CA 92103-5716. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Thomas A Schweller's board certifications?
Dr. Thomas A Schweller holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology and Psychiatry, Board Certified in Pediatrics, Board Certified in Electroencephalography (EEG). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Thomas A Schweller's education and training background?
Dr. Thomas A Schweller's training includes: MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1973. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Thomas A Schweller have?
Dr. Thomas A Schweller has approximately 52 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. Thomas A Schweller speak?
Dr. Thomas A Schweller speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Thomas A Schweller serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Thomas A Schweller is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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