Dr. Darren D Thomas, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
10405 SAN DIEGO MISSION RD STE 106, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Darren D Thomas
Dr. Darren Drew Thomas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, California, specializing in hand surgery and orthopedic surgery. He is a military physician affiliated with Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Thomas graduated from the Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences and has published research on hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement in military populations in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (2007)
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 San Diego County
Dr. Darren D Thomas 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. Darren D Thomas 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. Darren D Thomas's office located?
Dr. Darren D Thomas's office is located at 10405 SAN DIEGO MISSION RD STE 106, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Darren D Thomas's board certifications?
Dr. Darren D Thomas holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Darren D Thomas's education and training background?
Dr. Darren D Thomas's training includes: MD, Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (2007). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Darren D Thomas have?
Dr. Darren D Thomas has approximately 18 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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