Dr. William R Stearns, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1101 S WINCHESTER BLVD BLDG I STE 207, San Jose, CA 95128-3901
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. William R Stearns
Dr. William Robert Stearns is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in San Jose, CA with over 55 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1968 and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Southern California from 1972 to 1976. He served as an Orthopaedic Hospitalist at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA from 2008 to 2021, and frequently treats conditions including hip fractures, leg fractures, and tibia and fibula fractures.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1968
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, 1972-1976
Languages Spoken
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 Santa Clara County
Dr. William R Stearns serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara 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. William R Stearns 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. William R Stearns's office located?
Dr. William R Stearns's office is located at 1101 S WINCHESTER BLVD BLDG I STE 207, San Jose, CA 95128-3901. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. William R Stearns's board certifications?
Dr. William R Stearns holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (certified 1979). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. William R Stearns's education and training background?
Dr. William R Stearns's training includes: MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1968; Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, 1972-1976. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. William R Stearns have?
Dr. William R Stearns has approximately 55 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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