Dr. Steven R Stoltz, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
3140 RED HILL AVE STE 250, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County, San Bernardino County, Napa County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County, Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Steven R Stoltz
Dr. Steven Stoltz is a board-certified internist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) who serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for workers' compensation cases in the Costa Mesa, California area. A Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF, Dr. Stoltz graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and brings over 30 years of clinical and academic experience to medical-legal evaluations. His extensive hospitalist and internal medicine expertise makes him a trusted QME physician for workers' comp assessments in Costa Mesa and Orange County.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
- Residency, Internal Medicine, UCSF Fresno
- Chief Resident, UCSF Fresno
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. Steven R Stoltz serves workers' compensation cases in Orange County, San Bernardino County, Napa County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County, Kern 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. Steven R Stoltz 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. Steven R Stoltz's office located?
Dr. Steven R Stoltz's office is located at 3140 RED HILL AVE STE 250, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Orange County.
What are Dr. Steven R Stoltz's board certifications?
Dr. Steven R Stoltz holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP), 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. Steven R Stoltz's education and training background?
Dr. Steven R Stoltz's training includes: M.D., Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis; Residency, Internal Medicine, UCSF Fresno; Chief Resident, UCSF Fresno. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Steven R Stoltz have?
Dr. Steven R Stoltz 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.
Which counties does Dr. Steven R Stoltz serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Steven R Stoltz is available for QME evaluations in Orange County, San Bernardino County, Napa County, San Joaquin County, Fresno County, Kern County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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