Dr. Charles Smark, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
3760 CONVOY ST STE 111, San Diego, CA 92111
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Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Charles Smark
Dr. Charles T. Smark Jr. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist practicing at Naval Medical Center San Diego in Camp Pendleton, California. He graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2009 and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego (2009-2014). He subsequently completed a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2018-2019). Dr. Smark holds dual board certification in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (2009)
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego (2009-2014)
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2018-2019)
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About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
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 San Diego County
Dr. Charles Smark serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Charles Smark evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery 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. Charles Smark's office located?
Dr. Charles Smark's office is located at 3760 CONVOY ST STE 111, San Diego, CA 92111. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Charles Smark's board certifications?
Dr. Charles Smark holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Charles Smark's education and training background?
Dr. Charles Smark's training includes: MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (2009); Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego (2009-2014); Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2018-2019). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Charles Smark have?
Dr. Charles Smark has approximately 15 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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