Dr. John Sedgh, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. John Sedgh
Dr. John Sedgh, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in the greater Los Angeles area with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. He provides medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles, specializing in internal medicine assessments as a Qualified Medical Evaluator. Dr. Sedgh earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and maintains practice locations in Cerritos and La Puente, serving diverse patient populations across Southern California.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, 1996
Languages Spoken
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. John Sedgh serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, 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. John Sedgh 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 Sedgh's office located?
Dr. John Sedgh's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. John Sedgh's board certifications?
Dr. John Sedgh holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) - State of California. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. John Sedgh's education and training background?
Dr. John Sedgh's training includes: MD, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, 1996. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. John Sedgh have?
Dr. John Sedgh has approximately 29 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.
What languages does Dr. John Sedgh speak?
Dr. John Sedgh speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. John Sedgh serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. John Sedgh is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Kern County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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