Internal Medicine Independent Medical Examiners in California
Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Internal Medicine Independent Medical Examiners found here provide independent medical exams (IMEs), medical evaluations, impartial examinations, independent medical assessments, vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations, impairment ratings, second opinions, return to work evaluations, or fitness for duty exams to evaluate the extent of disability, permanent impairment or injuries.
Nelhs Betancourt, MD, MPH, DABT, CIME, CHCQM
OccMed, Inc.
Irvine, California
Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine
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My areas of expertise are Internal and Occupational Medicine and Occupational Toxicology. My emphasis is on causation of conditions related to work exposure, including cancer, solvents, pesticides, asbestos and other dusts, work stress and heart disease and impairment/disability determination.
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Toxicology. Masters Degree in Occupational Medicine. Board Certified Physician Advisor. Medical Review Officer. Certified in the use of the AMA Guides for impairment determinations.
Depositions on pneumoconiosis, bauxite, Multiple Myeloma, heart disease and work stress, solvents (TCE).
IMEs addressing Ehlers-Danlos, heart disease (chronic and acute), diabetes with complications, pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal disease, cancer, stroke, rheumatological disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, return to work (with or without limitations/restrictions), long term and short term disability, FMLA, Fit-for-Duty.
Having in-depth knowledge of Internal Medicine and being academically trained in Occupational Medicine and Toxicology is complementary. These skills help me evaluate a case thoroughly to determine causation or formulate recommendations for return to work, FMLA issues, or long/short term disabil...
Nachman Brautbar, MD
Nachman Brautbar, MD, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Internal Medicine, Toxicology - Medical Toxicology
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Dr. Nachman Brautbar is a board-certified internist and nephrologist, with a specialization in toxicology. His list of past and present academic appointments include: Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. He specializes in the toxicological and internal medicine aspects of injury in the workplace and environment, product liability, personal injury and standard of care.
Services Provided: Review of records, material safety data sheets, assessment of levels of exposure and establishing elements required for causation. Literature regarding general causation. Differential diagnosis to establish causation. Expert opinion and testimony.
Dr. Brautbar has testified in Federal and State Courts and has been qualified as an expert in Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Toxicology and Nephrology. Dr. Brautbar has consulted and testified on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, and for independent medical evaluations.
Dr. Brautbar is a treating, consulting and evaluating physician. In his reports, causation analysis, TD, TTD disability ratings, vocational rehabilitation and apportionment are addressed.
Grace Lopez, BC-MSL cert, MD
HealthAdvise
San Ramon, California
Internal Medicine
Dr. Grace Lopez has 6 years of experience in clinical Internal Medicine across disciplines, focused on the treatment of cardiovascular/pulmonary (respiratory) and neurological medicine. She has 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical device industry.
Training
Medical
Ross University School of Medicine class of 2012
Residency
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
Internal Medicine 2013-2015
Froedtert & MCW
Neurology 2015
Certifications & Organizations
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Medical Science Liaison Board Certification
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
American Neurological Association (ANA)
American College of Physicians (ACP)
Nkiruka Ndu, MD
Justlaw Medical Services
Visalia, California
Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine
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Worker's Compensation
Correctional Healthcare
Occupational Medicine
Perform independent Medical Examinations where liability is an issue.
Steven M Simons, MD, FACP, FCCP
Beverly Hills, California
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine - Disease
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Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases. Special expertise in evaluation of asthma, inhalational disorders, DVT, pulmonary embolism and lung infections.
Over 20 years experience - plaintiff and defense. Insightful, articulate evaluations. Former Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine, Chief of Pulmonary Division - Cedars- Sinai Health System. Currently Medical Director, Medical Affairs - Cedars- Sinai Health System. Clinical Professor of Medicine UCLA School of Medicine.
Nicole Zagelbaum Ward, DO
Los Angeles, California
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine
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Board Certified Internet and rheumatologist. Areas of interest include musculoskeletal disorders, fibromyalgia, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Lupus, scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis, thyroid related arthritis, pseudogout, osteoporosis, sjogrens disease, myositis, vasculitis, ANCA vasculitis, drug-induced vasculitis.
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Proficient in using AMA Guides for impairment determinations. Qualified Medical examiner. Additional areas include chronic musculoskeletal pain, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, gastritis and GERD, and others.
You can also find Internal Medicine Independent Medical Examiners in:
California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii , Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia