Dr. Marwa H Shoeb, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1040 DAVIS ST STE 202, San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Marwa H Shoeb
Dr. Marwa Shoeb, MD, MS, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and former UCSF faculty member who provides medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation cases in the San Leandro and greater Bay Area of California. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Shoeb brings academic excellence and clinical expertise to her QME evaluations, having served 12 years as faculty at UCSF in the Division of Hospital Medicine. She earned her medical degree through the joint UC Berkeley-UCSF Medical Program and her undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Brown University.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA in Neuroscience, Brown University
- MD, Joint UC Berkeley-UCSF Medical Program
- MS in Health Sciences, Joint UC Berkeley-UCSF Medical Program
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Washington
- Fellowship in Hospital Medicine, UCSF
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. Marwa H Shoeb serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Santa Cruz 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. Marwa H Shoeb 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. Marwa H Shoeb's office located?
Dr. Marwa H Shoeb's office is located at 1040 DAVIS ST STE 202, San Leandro, CA 94577. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Marwa H Shoeb's board certifications?
Dr. Marwa H Shoeb 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. Marwa H Shoeb's education and training background?
Dr. Marwa H Shoeb's training includes: BA in Neuroscience, Brown University; MD, Joint UC Berkeley-UCSF Medical Program; MS in Health Sciences, Joint UC Berkeley-UCSF Medical Program; Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Washington; Fellowship in Hospital Medicine, UCSF. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Marwa H Shoeb have?
Dr. Marwa H Shoeb has approximately 17 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. Marwa H Shoeb speak?
Dr. Marwa H Shoeb speaks English and Arabic. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Marwa H Shoeb serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Marwa H Shoeb is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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