Dr. Leisure Yu, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1028 E WALNUT CREEK PKWY STE C, West Covina, CA 91790
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Leisure Yu
Dr. Leisure Yu is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with over 40 years of experience, practicing in Loma Linda, California. He holds both MD and PhD degrees and completed his orthopaedic training at Harvard's Combined Orthopaedic Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Yu is dual board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, with expertise in hip and knee surgery, knee injuries, and hip osteoarthritis.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo (1981)
- Residency, General Surgery, Erie County Medical Center
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program)
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital Medical Center (Boston)
- Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Children's Hospital Medical Center (Boston)
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 Served Counties
Dr. Leisure Yu serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Leisure Yu 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. Leisure Yu's office located?
Dr. Leisure Yu's office is located at 1028 E WALNUT CREEK PKWY STE C, West Covina, CA 91790. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Leisure Yu's board certifications?
Dr. Leisure Yu holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Leisure Yu's education and training background?
Dr. Leisure Yu's training includes: MD, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo (1981); Residency, General Surgery, Erie County Medical Center; Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program); Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital Medical Center (Boston); Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Children's Hospital Medical Center (Boston). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Leisure Yu have?
Dr. Leisure Yu has approximately 44 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. Leisure Yu speak?
Dr. Leisure Yu speaks English and Mandarin and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Leisure Yu serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Leisure Yu is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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