Occupational Medicine Independent Medical Examiners

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry, Occupational Medicine - 18 yrs. exp., IME/2nd opinion, workers compensation, personal injury, impairment; Board Certified - Am. Board of PM&R

Mill Valley, California

Neurology, Occupational Medicine - Evaluation of individuals or groups with neurological problems, occupational exposures and/or workplace injures

Dr. Rutchik is one of very few physicians in the United States board certified both in Neurology and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is also an associate professor of Medicine at UCSF and a California State Qualified Medical Examiner. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). He provides clinical evaluations and treatment, including electromyography, of individuals and populations with suspected neurological illness secondary to workplace injuries or chemical exposure; neurological trauma, and neurological fitness for duty in safety sensitive populations. Other services include independent medical examinations, medical record review, utilization review and consulting to industrial, legal, government, pharmaceutical and academic institutions equally for plaintiff and defense matters. Dr. Rutchik is licensed in CA, NY, MA, NM and ID.

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Occupational Medicine

Dr. Leslie Cadet is a board-certified occupational medicine physician based in Southern California. An accomplished Air Force Veteran, Dr. Cadet's work as a Flight Surgeon aided in the successful execution of 1,080 combat missions and 2,000 airlift missions in support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and ENDURING FREEDOM. Following her military service, Dr. Cadet completed her Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency and earned a Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As founder of ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting, Dr. Cadet leads a multidisciplinary group that provides expert medical oversight within the workers’ compensation system. ASCEND works to ensure that medical evaluations, treatment plans, and case management decisions are grounded in evidence-based practice and consistent with established recovery timelines. Dr. Cadet and her team of board-certified physicians and claims professionals review complex cases, identi...

Oxnard, California

Occupational Medicine, QME - Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Toxicology, Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Disability Management, Fitness for Duty

Glendale, California

Occupational Medicine - IME, FFD, peer reviews, expert witness, Occupational Medicine, Industrial Medicine, Workers' Comp, medical surveillance, pre-employment physicals, medial review officer, FMCSA/DOT/DMV medical examinations, employee health, lifestyle medicine, public health.

Board certified in Occupational & Environmental Medicine Masters in Public Health (Lifestyle Medicine) Fellow, ACOEM

Newark, Delaware

Occupational Medicine, Disability Evaluations - IMEs since 2001. Impairment Ratings for Pennsylvania since 2012. Certified Independent Medical Examiner by ABIME.

Orlando, Florida

Occupational Medicine, Disability Evaluations - Occupational Medicine, Toxicology, Medical Criteria for Employment as a Firefighter or Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), Exposure Evaluation, Disability Evaluation, Return to Duty, Fit for Duty, Workers Compensation, Complex Causation.

Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine of the University of Central Florida. Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Residency Trained at Johns Hopkins, and a Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FACOEM). Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME). Medical Officer for the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Member of the national committee that determines safe exposure levels to chemicals in the workplace (Threshold Limit Value Committee of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists). Member of Scientific Review Panel for the Hazardous Substance Data Base (HSDB) maintained by the National Institutes of Health. Member of the national committees that develop medical guidelines for employment as a firefighter (NFPA 1582 Technical Committee) and a law enforcement officer (ACOEM LEO Medical Guidance).

Naples, Florida

Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine - Workplace exposures/injuries, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, rehab problems, environmental, allergies, asthma, toxic and chemical exposures, infections, mold, indoor air quality, pain mgmt, traumatic brain injury, cardiorespiratory and body system complications, catastrophic cases, long Covid, complex case review, impairment, disability.

ABMS Board Certified Occupational Medicine ABMS Board Certified Internal Medicine MPH - Master of Public Health - Boston University School of Public Health

Tampa, Florida

Pain Management - Medicine, Occupational Medicine - TRIPLE board-certified in Interventional Pain and Occupational Medicine—the only physician with both—I bring unmatched expertise to IMEs, disability evaluations, impairment ratings, and causation analysis. I assess not just diagnoses but their functional, occupational, and legal impact, delivering precise, objective, and defensible opinions that restore function, reduce disability, and support return-to-work outcomes. Your Trusted IME Physician Partner--Let's Connect!

Why Legal and Insurance Partners Choose Me High-Volume, High-Reliability Experience – I evaluate 300+ new clinical patients each month, bringing extensive expertise to IMEs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and disability cases. Multi-State Licensure – Licensed in FL, TX, NY, GA, VA, WV, and DE, enabling services across major workers’ compensation and personal injury jurisdictions. Dual Clinical & Occupational Expertise – A rare combination of interventional pain/spine medicine and occupational health training allows me to assess not only diagnosis but also causation, impairment, and return-to-work capacity. Proven Leadership – Built and directed one of the nation’s largest minimally invasive pain programs, managing thousands of complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions at scale. Litigation-Ready Reports – IME reports are structured, transparent, and defensible—addressing diagnosis, causation, impairment, MMI, restrictions, and future medical needs in a format atto...

Tampa, Florida

Occupational Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiatry - Board Certified: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Occupational Medicine, and Sports Medicine (CAQ). Residencies: Univ. of Michigan, Harvard Univ. and Siskin Hospital for Rehabilitation. Fellowship: Harvard Univ. Technical: musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCS), interventional pain and manual medicine. Other certifications: Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (FAA), offshore Oil and Gas (OGUK), Medical Review Officer, NRCME (DOT), and Texas (TDI-DWC) Designated Doctor.

Services include comprehensive independent medical evaluation (IME) with functional ability assessments. Evaluations provide a thorough review of medical and psycho-social factors associated with occupational injury and illness, disability, pain disorders, pre-existing disease, and physical rehabilitation. Extensive experience in a broad range of worker health issues. Expert opinions on fitness for duty, return to work, medical accommodation and restriction, disability, AMA impairment rating, determination of extent of injury, and work causation. Special medical expertise: workplace environment, physiatry, muscle and joint, neck and back, hand, arm, shoulder, ergonomics, arthritis, stroke, chronic pain, brain injury, spinal disease, multiple trauma, fibromyalgia, neuromuscular disease, toxicology, indoor environment, occupational lung and skin diseases, infectious and chemical exposures. Serves as Occupational Medicine advisor/consultant for: corporations, academic and resea...

Waipahu, Hawaii

Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine

Hawaii Medical Evaluators collaborates with highly regarded physicians to provide expert medical opinions for attorneys in auto injury, workers' compensation (including Maritime and Longshore), Social Security Disability, and Veterans' benefits cases. We serve as a liaison to organize records, conduct medical reviews, develop reports, and provide pretrial and trial support, helping attorneys assess case value efficiently and cost-effectively. Our nationwide network of pretrial medical-legal consultants and expert physicians enhances access to expert witness services across the country

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Dr. McClain is board certified Emergency Medicine and practicing occupational medicine for 30 years. He has been certified in the past by ABIME and has a wealth of clinical experience. He has performed hundreds of IMEs and PPI ratings using the AMA Guides fifth edition for Kentucky claims and the sixth edition for Indiana claims. His clinical focus is on complex w/c claims, expediting appropriate treatment, and RTW.

Marion, Iowa

Occupational Medicine, Disability Evaluations - Clinical Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Medical Review Officer, Commercial Driver Medical Examiner. Expert in workers' compensation, independent medical examinations, and impairment ratings. Twenty five years clinical occupational medicine experience evaluating, examining, diagnosing, and treating thousands of injured workers with all types of conditions. By way of a Master of Public Health degree, Dr. Westpheling has additional training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and toxicology.

He served as medical director of Infection Prevention Committee for Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA and as a member of the Infection Control Committee, Medical Associates, Dubuque, IA. He developed interest, knowledge, and expertise in occupational infectious disease with emphasis on blood borne pathogens exposure management. As a former EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Life Flight Paramedic, he experienced firsthand and developed an understanding of the kinetics and pathophysiology of accidental and intentional trauma. He brings this unique perspective and knowledge to the analysis of various traumatic injuries resulting from falls, motor vehicle collisions, including those involving commercial trucks, machinery, and violence. Dr. Westpheling produces well reasoned understandable reports in a time efficient manner. Convenient office locations in Cedar Rapids, Johnston, and Davenport, Iowa with simple and accessible scheduling.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Occupational Medicine - Independent Medical Evaluations with a focus on causation analysis and work-relatedness. Impairment Ratings, Permanent Work Restrictions, Chart Reviews, Disability Examination, Personal Injury.

My IME practice has focused on worker's compensation, but I have also completed IME's for litigated personal injury cases and long-term disability claims. I base my opinions on medical fact and a detailed analysis of the medical records as well as a comprehensive history and physical examination. Sample IME reports are available, upon request. I am residency trained and board certified in Occupational Medicine by The American Board of Preventive Medicine. I am also a Registered Pharmacist with active licenses in Iowa and Minnesota and an inactive license in Nebraska. I have completed several IMEs from a pharmacy perspective. My clients include attorneys, insurers, case managers, employers and injured workers. I have IME offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Greenwood Village, Colorado; Milwaukee Wisconsin; Appleton Wisconsin; and Eau Claire Wisconsin. I have Level II Full Accreditation in Colorado and am trained in the AMA Guides 3rd ed. revised, 5th edition & 6th e...

Framingham, Massachusetts

Occupational Medicine, Disability Evaluations - Disability; workers' comp; fitness for duty; drug and alcohol test results; FMLA, toxicology; impairment ratings; public safety (e.g., police, firefighter, etc); drug and alcohol abuse; indoor air quality and mold; complex (multi-system) cases involving extensive records.

Clear, thorough, well-referenced, and timely reports. Nationally recognized expert in occupational medicine, including substance abuse, toxicology, and fitness for duty. Clinically active. Extensive forensic experience as an expert, retained by attorneys for plaintiffs, defendants, and governmental agencies.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine - Dr. Kales is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Professor & Director, Occupational Medicine Residency; and Chief, Occupational & Environmental Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance. He has special expertise in public safety (police and fire issues), toxicology, mold, latex allergy, workers comp, cardiovascular and sleep issues. A recent CV is attached.

Omaha, Nebraska

Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine - Almost 30 years experience in general occupational medicine, IME’s, impairment ratings and file reviews for multiple industries. Rapid reporting Virtual IME’s available.

Board Certified Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine CAQ Pain Medicine

Delanco , New Jersey

Occupational Medicine

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Previous positions include: -Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rancocas Hospital, Willingboro, N.J. -President and Medical Director, Burlington Medical Center, Wilingboro, N.J. -Medical Director Burlington County (New Jersey) Department of Corrections -Physician, Virtua at Work -Medical Director, Concentra of Northeast Philadelphia

Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Workers Compensation: Extent of Impairment, MMI, Determination of Treatment, Permanent Partial, Total Impairment, Claims Allowance, Industrial Commission Exams. Motor Vehicle Accident: Extent of Impairment & Injuries, Appropriateness of Treatment, Future Treatment & Cost Projections, Employability & Work Status. Managed Care Organizations: Dispute Resolution, Extent of Impairment, Return-to-Work, Claim Allowance. Vocational Assessment: Return-to-Work, Employability Level, Future Income

Dr. Trangle has a background as the Medical Director of a mid-sized chemical company, where he developed and enforced occupational health and safety programs. As an Occupational Medicine and Occupational Wellness expert he is quite familiar with the medical legal issues surrounding FMLA, ADA, Short Term Disability (STD), Workers' Compensation and Return-to-Work, including transitional work programs. He provides analysis and consultation covering ERISA cases with Long Term Disability (LTD) decisions. Dr. Trangle is a Master Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), a Master Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physician (AADEP), a Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME & ABIME) and he has been a Certified Medical Review Officer (CMRO). He is also a member of Ohio State Medical Association and is active in ACOEM as member of the House of Delegates, president of the Corporate Medical section,as well as a member of th...

Landrum, South Carolina

Occupational Medicine, Aerospace Medicine - Board-certified in occupational and aerospace medicine and US Army Veteran. I conduct independent medical exams (IMEs) for long-term disability, VA disability, worker's compensation cases, impairment ratings, and for other needed medicolegal reasons. Impairment ratings are completed with the AMA 6th Edition. I also perform examinations for Veterans including completion of disability benefit questionnaires (DBQs) and NEXUS letters.

Additional education and training includes: Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) with training in AMA 6th Edition, Board Certification in Occupational and Aerospace Medicine, Masters in Public Health, Commercial Driver Medical Examiner (CDME), Medical Review Officer (MRO), Army Flight Surgeon

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine - Musculoskeletal Injuries, Disability Evaluations, Causation Analysis, Impairment Ratings, Fitness for Duty, Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation including state and federal systems

Co-Chair, AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Editorial Panel http://info.commerce.ama-assn.org/ama-guides-2019 Author of the book "Independent Medical Evaluation - A Practical Guide" published by Springer Lead Editor of the book "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - What is the Evidence?" by AADEP's Veritas Medicus Foundation AMA Guides Expert - 5th edition Software Reviewer / 6th Edition Reviewer and have taught thousands of learners on AMA Guides through AADEP and ACOEM Co-authored UE Chapter in AMA Causation Book Authored Occupational Medicine Perspective Chapter in AMA Causation Book Authored Primary Care Physician Chapter in AMA Return to Work Book Authored Social Security Disability Chapter in AMA Disability Systems Book Past President AADEP Past President ACOEM FMCSA Medical Review Board FPSHP SME ETA Member

Garland, Texas

Occupational Medicine - Dr. Burris is board-certified in occupational medicine and has years of experience performing: Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Certification of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and Impairment Ratings (IR), Required Medical Examinations, Disability evaluations, and Return to Work evaluations. He provides thorough, high-quality reports for clients with a quick turn-around time. Services not provided: Evaluations directly for claimants themselves, Nexus letters, peer reviews.