Dr. Glenna P Tolbert, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
2080 CENTURY PARK EAST STE 1409, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Glenna P Tolbert
Dr. Glenna Patrise Tolbert is a board-certified physiatrist and founder of the Tolbert Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness in Encino, CA. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, specializing in regenerative medicine and non-surgical treatment approaches. She was named one of 36 woman physician leaders to know by the Kaiser Family Foundation and is a past president of the Association of Black Women Physicians. She holds FAAPMR fellowship and QME certification.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Psychobiology, UCLA
- MD, Howard University College of Medicine
- Internship in Internal Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine (1989-1990)
- Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles (1991-1994)
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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. Glenna P Tolbert 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. Glenna P Tolbert evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Glenna P Tolbert's office located?
Dr. Glenna P Tolbert's office is located at 2080 CENTURY PARK EAST STE 1409, Los Angeles, CA 90067. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Glenna P Tolbert's board certifications?
Dr. Glenna P Tolbert holds the following board certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR), Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (subspecialty), Qualified Medical Examiner (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Glenna P Tolbert's education and training background?
Dr. Glenna P Tolbert's training includes: BS in Psychobiology, UCLA; MD, Howard University College of Medicine; Internship in Internal Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine (1989-1990); Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles (1991-1994). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Glenna P Tolbert have?
Dr. Glenna P Tolbert has approximately 32 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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