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Orthopaedic Surgery QME Physicians in California

785 certified orthopaedic surgery Qualified Medical Evaluators available across 43 California counties.

About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations

Orthopaedic surgery QME physicians evaluate musculoskeletal injuries including fractures, joint injuries, spinal conditions, and repetitive strain injuries sustained in the workplace. These evaluations assess causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment ratings under the AMA Guides 5th Edition.

+ 424 more in Los Angeles County. View all

+ 232 more in Riverside County. View all

+ 230 more in Orange County. View all

+ 215 more in San Bernardino County. View all

+ 110 more in San Diego County. View all

+ 103 more in Sacramento County. View all

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+ 81 more in Ventura County. View all

+ 76 more in Fresno County. View all

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+ 71 more in Santa Clara County. View all

+ 70 more in San Joaquin County. View all

+ 61 more in Tulare County. View all

+ 59 more in Stanislaus County. View all

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Dr. Douglas J Abeles

MD Richmond · 38yr

Dr. Douglas J. Abeles is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Castro Valley, California. He specializes...

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
AA

Dr. Anil Akoon

MD Fremont · 12yr

Dr. Anil Akoon is a board-certified orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon practicing in Oakland, CA, affiliated...

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery
LA

Dr. Lucille B Andersen

MD South San Francisco · 21yr

Dr. Lucille B. Andersen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle conditions, practicin...

Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty: Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics Spanish
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Dr. Brooke L Ballard

MD San Diego · 18yr

Dr. Brooke Ballard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained hand surgery specialist practicing ...

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty Certificate in Hand Surgery French Spanish
SB

Dr. Steven J Barad

MD Fairfield · 53yr

Dr. Steven J. Barad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in Sacramento, California, with over 50 years of ex...

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty: Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Spanish
NB

Dr. Neilen A Benvegnu

MD Hayward · 7yr

Dr. Neilen Benvegnu is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist practicing in Oakland, Ala...

Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification, Sports Medicine

+ 58 more in Solano County. View all

+ 45 more in San Mateo County. View all

+ 44 more in Santa Barbara County. View all

+ 41 more in Sonoma County. View all

+ 36 more in San Francisco County. View all

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+ 31 more in Monterey County. View all

+ 29 more in Imperial County. View all

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+ 16 more in San Luis Obispo County. View all

+ 10 more in Butte County. View all

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+ 6 more in Kings County. View all

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+ 2 more in Yolo County. View all

Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluation FAQ

How much does a orthopaedic surgery QME evaluation cost in California?

Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations in California typically range from $2,500-$4,000 (2026 OMFS rates). Fees are set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and are consistent statewide, regardless of county.

How do I schedule a orthopaedic surgery QME evaluation?

QME evaluations are scheduled through the DWC panel process under LC §4062.2. Once a dispute triggers the panel request process, parties select an evaluator through the DWC strike process. Attorneys can submit records and request evaluations through IMEPro's platform for faster processing, real-time case tracking, and electronic record delivery.

What is the report turnaround time for orthopaedic surgery QME evaluations?

Under California law, QME physicians must submit their report within 30 days of the evaluation. Verified Pro IMEPro physicians typically deliver reports faster, with average turnaround times displayed on their profiles.

How many orthopaedic surgery QME physicians are in California?

There are currently 785 orthopaedic surgery Qualified Medical Evaluators listed on the DWC panel in California. Availability varies by county, with the highest concentrations in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.