Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
2300 WESTWOOD BLVD STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum
Dr. Gary Zagelbaum is a board-certified internist and pulmonologist practicing in Los Angeles, California, and a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the Workers' Compensation Board, State of California. With over 50 years of medical experience, he is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine and an authority on occupational lung diseases and toxic exposures. Dr. Zagelbaum is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and has authored numerous publications on work-related respiratory conditions.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (1974)
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Boston University Medical Center (1974-1976)
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 Served Counties
Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Ventura 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. Gary L Zagelbaum 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. Gary L Zagelbaum's office located?
Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum's office is located at 2300 WESTWOOD BLVD STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90064. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum's board certifications?
Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Board Certified, Pulmonary Diseases, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Workers' Compensation Board, State of California. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum's education and training background?
Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum's training includes: MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (1974); Residency, Internal Medicine, Boston University Medical Center (1974-1976). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum have?
Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum has approximately 52 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.
Which counties does Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Gary L Zagelbaum is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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