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Surgery QME Physicians in California
33 certified surgery Qualified Medical Evaluators available across 20 California counties.
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME physicians evaluate surgical conditions arising from workplace injuries, including abdominal injuries, hernia claims, and post-surgical complications requiring impairment assessment.
Dr. David M Albin
Dr. David M. Albin is the founder, head surgeon, and medical director of the Hernia Center of Southern California, wi...
Dr. Samer P Alnajjar
Dr. Samer Phillip Alnajjar is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. He earned his ...
Dr. Brendan J Carroll
Dr. Brendan J. Carroll is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He received his medical ...
Dr. Adnan M Din
Dr. Adnan Mohammad Din is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Davis and Sacramento, CA. He graduated from...
Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn
Dr. Joshua D.I. Ellenhorn is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA. He earned ...
Dr. Kelly M Francis
Dr. Kelly Mero Francis is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Fountain Valley and the greater Los Angeles...
+ 20 more in Los Angeles County. View all
Orange County (14)
View all →Dr. David M Albin
Dr. David M. Albin is the founder, head surgeon, and medical director of the Hernia Center of Southern California, wi...
Dr. Brendan J Carroll
Dr. Brendan J. Carroll is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He received his medical ...
Dr. Adnan M Din
Dr. Adnan Mohammad Din is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Davis and Sacramento, CA. He graduated from...
Dr. Kelly M Francis
Dr. Kelly Mero Francis is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Fountain Valley and the greater Los Angeles...
Dr. David Handman
Dr. David E. Handman is a board-certified general and trauma surgeon with expertise in surgical critical care. He has...
Dr. Farabi M Hussain
Dr. Farabi M. Hussain is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist practicing in Upland, California. He served as a s...
+ 8 more in Orange County. View all
Dr. Adnan M Din
Dr. Adnan Mohammad Din is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Davis and Sacramento, CA. He graduated from...
Dr. Kelly M Francis
Dr. Kelly Mero Francis is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Fountain Valley and the greater Los Angeles...
Dr. Gillian Q Galloway
Dr. Gillian (Gil) Q. Galloway is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FA...
Dr. Esmond Gee
Dr. Esmond Young-Ju Gee is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, California. With over 29 years of ex...
Dr. Farabi M Hussain
Dr. Farabi M. Hussain is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist practicing in Upland, California. He served as a s...
Dr. Jeffrey M Johnsrud
Dr. Jeffrey M. Johnsrud is a general surgeon practicing in Orange, California. With over 40 years of experience, he s...
+ 5 more in San Bernardino County. View all
Dr. Antoine Aizarani-hallak
Dr. Antoine Aizarani-Hallak (Dr. Hallak) is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in San Di...
Dr. Brendan J Carroll
Dr. Brendan J. Carroll is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He received his medical ...
Dr. Kelly M Francis
Dr. Kelly Mero Francis is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Fountain Valley and the greater Los Angeles...
Dr. Gillian Q Galloway
Dr. Gillian (Gil) Q. Galloway is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FA...
Dr. David Handman
Dr. David E. Handman is a board-certified general and trauma surgeon with expertise in surgical critical care. He has...
Dr. Jeffrey M Johnsrud
Dr. Jeffrey M. Johnsrud is a general surgeon practicing in Orange, California. With over 40 years of experience, he s...
+ 4 more in Riverside County. View all
Dr. Antoine Aizarani-hallak
Dr. Antoine Aizarani-Hallak (Dr. Hallak) is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in San Di...
Dr. John Frey
Dr. John R. Frey is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. With over 40 years of expe...
Dr. David Handman
Dr. David E. Handman is a board-certified general and trauma surgeon with expertise in surgical critical care. He has...
Dr. Jeffrey M Johnsrud
Dr. Jeffrey M. Johnsrud is a general surgeon practicing in Orange, California. With over 40 years of experience, he s...
Dr. Kenneth D Kushner
Dr. Kenneth D. Kushner is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. He graduated cum laude f...
Dr. Ancel J Rogers
Dr. Ancel James Rogers is a board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon practicing in Colton, CA with over 45 ...
Dr. Adnan M Din
Dr. Adnan Mohammad Din is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Davis and Sacramento, CA. He graduated from...
Dr. Kelly M Francis
Dr. Kelly Mero Francis is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Fountain Valley and the greater Los Angeles...
Dr. Betty W Hou
Dr. Betty W. Hou is a general surgeon practicing in Anaheim, California. A native Southern Californian, she completed...
Dr. Joseph Moza
Dr. Joseph Moza is a board-certified general surgeon and QME practicing in Norwalk, Los Angeles, and Barstow, CA. He ...
Dr. Richard E Sall
Dr. Richard E. Sall is a board-certified surgeon and occupational medicine specialist practicing in Bakersfield, CA w...
Dr. Joseph L Vanderlinden
Dr. Joseph L. Vanderlinden is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon in Rialto, California. He specializ...
Dr. Jeffrey M Johnsrud
Dr. Jeffrey M. Johnsrud is a general surgeon practicing in Orange, California. With over 40 years of experience, he s...
Dr. Sasan Najibi
Dr. Sasan Najibi is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon practicing in Burbank, CA with over 30 years of ex...
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar is a triple board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeon practicing in Thousand Oaks...
Dr. Michael D Sparkuhl
Dr. Michael D. Sparkuhl is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Santa Paula, California. He is a Fellow of...
Dr. Arezou Yaghoubian
Dr. Arezou Yaghoubian is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Los Angeles, California. She is a Cl...
Dr. Michael Zadeh
Dr. Michael Aurash Zadeh is a board-certified general surgeon in Sherman Oaks, California. He is a Fellow of the Amer...
Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet
Dr. Hsinju Ruby Gatschet is a general and bariatric surgeon practicing in Sacramento, California. She is a minimally ...
Dr. Betty W Hou
Dr. Betty W. Hou is a general surgeon practicing in Anaheim, California. A native Southern Californian, she completed...
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii is a board-certified general and critical care surgeon practicing in Petaluma and Sacramento, CA...
Dr. Betty W Hou
Dr. Betty W. Hou is a general surgeon practicing in Anaheim, California. A native Southern Californian, she completed...
Dr. Joseph Moza
Dr. Joseph Moza is a board-certified general surgeon and QME practicing in Norwalk, Los Angeles, and Barstow, CA. He ...
Dr. Stephan Zweig
Dr. Stephan Zweig is a board-certified general surgeon in Panorama City, California. He has performed over 15,000 maj...
Dr. Betty W Hou
Dr. Betty W. Hou is a general surgeon practicing in Anaheim, California. A native Southern Californian, she completed...
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii is a board-certified general and critical care surgeon practicing in Petaluma and Sacramento, CA...
Dr. Betty W Hou
Dr. Betty W. Hou is a general surgeon practicing in Anaheim, California. A native Southern Californian, she completed...
Dr. Joseph Moza
Dr. Joseph Moza is a board-certified general surgeon and QME practicing in Norwalk, Los Angeles, and Barstow, CA. He ...
Surgery QME Evaluation FAQ
How much does a surgery QME evaluation cost in California?
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 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 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 surgery QME physicians are in California?
There are currently 33 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.