Dr. Ricardo A Tan, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1950 SAWTELLE BLVD STE 138, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ricardo A Tan
Dr. Ricardo Antonio Tan, MD, is a dual board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and allergy/immunology, practicing in Los Angeles, California. As a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Tan brings nearly four decades of clinical expertise to workers' compensation evaluations in the Los Angeles area. He earned his medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, completed his internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo, and his allergy/immunology fellowship at UCLA Medical Center, and has been recognized as a Southern California Super Doctor since 2010.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of the Philippines College of Medicine (MD, 1986)
- University at Buffalo / Mercy Hospital (Internal Medicine Residency, 1988-1991)
- UCLA Medical Center (Allergy & Immunology Fellowship, 1993-1995)
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Ricardo A Tan serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Ricardo A Tan 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. Ricardo A Tan's office located?
Dr. Ricardo A Tan's office is located at 1950 SAWTELLE BLVD STE 138, Los Angeles, CA 90025. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Ricardo A Tan's board certifications?
Dr. Ricardo A Tan holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ricardo A Tan's education and training background?
Dr. Ricardo A Tan's training includes: University of the Philippines College of Medicine (MD, 1986); University at Buffalo / Mercy Hospital (Internal Medicine Residency, 1988-1991); UCLA Medical Center (Allergy & Immunology Fellowship, 1993-1995). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ricardo A Tan have?
Dr. Ricardo A Tan has approximately 39 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.
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