Occupational Medicine Independent Medical Examiners

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Occupational 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.

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Dorian Kenleigh, MD, MPH, FACOEM, FIAIME

Desert Occupational Medicine

Phoenix, Arizona
Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - Medical Toxicology - Independent Medical Exams, Impairment Rating, AMA 5th Edition, AMA 6th Edition, Causation, Forensics, Ergonomics, MSK, Complex Trauma, Environmental Toxicology, Disability Evaluation, Long Term Disability Appeals, COVID, Occupational Exposure, Utilization Review, Chart Review, MMI
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Barry D. Baskin, MD

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
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Jonathan S. Rutchik, MD, MPH

NEOMA

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 ...
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Manijeh Berenji, MD MPH

Oxnard, California
Occupational Medicine, QME - Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Toxicology, Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Disability Management, Fitness for Duty
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Matthew Chan, MD, MPH

Occumed Services, Inc.

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
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Leslie R Cadet, MD, MPH, QME

ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting

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. Cha...
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Michael A Kennedy, MD

MK Health Services, LLC

Newark, Delaware
Occupational Medicine, Disability Evaluations - IMEs since 2001. Impairment Ratings for Pennsylvania since 2012. Certified Independent Medical Examiner by ABIME.
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P Mark Glencross, MD MPH FACOEM FAAPMR

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 ra...
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Ryan Budwany

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 an...
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Stanley C Haimes, MD, MPH, CIH, CIME, FACOEM

Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

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 commi...
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Jerome Siegel, MD

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
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D. Scott McCaffrey, M.D.

Hawaii Medical Evaluators

Waipahu, Hawaii
Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Workers’ Compensation Evaluations Impairment Ratings Occupational Injury & Illness Musculoskeletal Injury Analysis Causation & Apportionment Independent Medical Examinations Medical Record Review
Dr. McCaffrey is supported by Hawaii Medical Evaluators, a medical-legal consulting organization that assists with record organization, medical analysis, and report preparation. The team facilitates efficient case coordination, scheduling and provides administrative support for pretrial and trial processes.
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Dennis McClain, MD

Occupational Medicine Physicians

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.
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Jeffrey Westpheling, MD, MPH

Probity Medical Services, LLC

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 pathophysiolo...
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Robert L Broghammer, MD MBA MPH RPH

R L Broghammer MD RPH Medical Review Services

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 w...
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Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM

Cambridge Occupational Medicine Services

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.
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Robert B Swotinsky, MD, MPH, FACOEM, MRO

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.
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David R Durand, DO

Merit Medical Evaluations

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
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Nathaniel R. Evans, II, M.D., FACEP

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 ...
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Kevin L Trangle, MD, MBA

Kevin Trangle & Associates

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) d...
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Nathalee Belser, MD, MPA, CIME CMLE

Occupational & Medical Legal Services LLC

Columbia, South Carolina
Occupational Medicine, Disability Evaluations - We provide virtual and in-person IMEs, which are unbiased medical evaluations requested by insurance companies, employers, or lawyers to evaluate the extent of disabilities. Examiner is Board certified Occupational Medicine Physician and certified medico-legal evaluator (CMLE) with expertise in causation analysis, and environmental exposure. Our physician is also a certified independent medical examiner with experience in impairment ratings using American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines.
Independent Medical Exams (IME) appointments within 7-10 days and rapid turn around time for high-quality, evidence based, defensible medical opinions. Our physician is also a subject matter expert witness. We provide authoritative clinical input on medical treatment guidelines, ensuring recommendations are accurate, feasible, and aligned with statutory and quality standards.
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Scott Cygan, DO

MedEx Consulting LLC

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
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Douglas W. Martin, MD

CNOS

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 A...
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Benjamin S Burris, MD, MS

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.
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