Dr. Mona Shawky, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
5862 AVALON BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Mona Shawky
Dr. Mona Shawky, MD, PhD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience who provides medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation cases in the Los Angeles and Southern California region. As a Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Shawky brings extensive expertise in hospital medicine, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease research to her workers' compensation evaluations. She earned her medical degree as class valedictorian from Suez Canal University School of Medicine and has served in leadership roles across multiple health systems.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD (Valedictorian), Suez Canal University School of Medicine, 1993
- PhD
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. Mona Shawky 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. Mona Shawky 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. Mona Shawky's office located?
Dr. Mona Shawky's office is located at 5862 AVALON BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90003. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Mona Shawky's board certifications?
Dr. Mona Shawky 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. Mona Shawky's education and training background?
Dr. Mona Shawky's training includes: MD (Valedictorian), Suez Canal University School of Medicine, 1993; PhD. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Mona Shawky have?
Dr. Mona Shawky has approximately 30 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. Mona Shawky speak?
Dr. Mona Shawky speaks English and Arabic. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Mona Shawky serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Mona Shawky 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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