Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1625 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE M100, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift
Dr. Kathryn Caldwell Perkins Tift, MD is a fellowship-trained and board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Fountain Valley, California. She practices at Coastline Orthopaedics and is affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. She was honored with the Gold Humanism in Medicine Award during medical school.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, Dartmouth College
- MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (2006)
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (completed 2010)
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship, Shriners Hospital for Children, Los Angeles (2011)
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift 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. Kathryn Perkins Tift 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. Kathryn Perkins Tift's office located?
Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift's office is located at 1625 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE M100, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift's board certifications?
Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (fellowship trained). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift's education and training background?
Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift's training includes: BA, Dartmouth College; MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (2006); Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (completed 2010); Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship, Shriners Hospital for Children, Los Angeles (2011). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift have?
Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift has approximately 19 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.
What languages does Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift speak?
Dr. Kathryn Perkins Tift speaks English and Vietnamese and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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