Dr. Chad S Sparks, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
8906 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 140, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone
Counties Served
San Bernardino County, Sacramento County, Sutter County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Chad S Sparks
Dr. Chad Sparks is a board-certified internal medicine physician serving as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in the Rancho Cucamonga and Inland Empire region of California. With 20 years of clinical experience and training at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Dr. Sparks provides thorough medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation cases. He is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and brings extensive hospitalist and internal medicine expertise to QME assessments in the Rancho Cucamonga, California area.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2004
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. Chad S Sparks serves workers' compensation cases in San Bernardino County, Sacramento County, Sutter 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. Chad S Sparks 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. Chad S Sparks's office located?
Dr. Chad S Sparks's office is located at 8906 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 140, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including San Bernardino County.
What are Dr. Chad S Sparks's board certifications?
Dr. Chad S Sparks holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, California QME - Qualified Medical Evaluator. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Chad S Sparks's education and training background?
Dr. Chad S Sparks's training includes: M.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2004. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Chad S Sparks have?
Dr. Chad S Sparks has approximately 20 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.
Which counties does Dr. Chad S Sparks serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Chad S Sparks is available for QME evaluations in San Bernardino County, Sacramento County, Sutter County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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