Dr. Stephan Zweig, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
155 W WASHINGTON BLVD STE 516, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Fresno County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Stephan Zweig
Dr. Stephan Zweig is a board-certified general surgeon in Panorama City, California. He has performed over 15,000 major general surgery cases involving all aspects of general surgery. He was a past partner physician with Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente) and a past Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCLA, where he actively instructed general surgery residents.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- MD, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (1974)
- Residency in General Surgery, University of California Irvine Medical Center
Languages Spoken
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual impairment.
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. Stephan Zweig serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Fresno 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. Stephan Zweig evaluate as a QME?
A 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. Stephan Zweig's office located?
Dr. Stephan Zweig's office is located at 155 W WASHINGTON BLVD STE 516, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Stephan Zweig's board certifications?
Dr. Stephan Zweig holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Stephan Zweig's education and training background?
Dr. Stephan Zweig's training includes: BA, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); MD, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (1974); Residency in General Surgery, University of California Irvine Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Stephan Zweig have?
Dr. Stephan Zweig has approximately 51 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Stephan Zweig serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Stephan Zweig is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Fresno County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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