QME Independent Medical Examiners in California

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The QME 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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Rupeshbhai Patel

Bakersfield, California
Chiropractic, QME - * Doctor of Chiropractic, State of California, since 2015. * Independent Industrial Evaluator (I.I.E.) Certified and Appointed California Qualified Medical Evaluator (Q.M.E.). * Certified Medical Examiner (C.M.E.) for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) Examinations. FMCSA National Registry Number: # 4996714078. *National Provider Identifier (NPI): # 1396120374. * CPR/BLS Certified.
Additional Training: Whiplash Biomechanics & Injury Traumatology – Spine Research Institute of San Diego (SRISD) 2015, Webster Technique Certified, as well as functional soft-tissue, joint mobilization, and rehabilitation modalities. Specializing in clinical injury management, occupational medicine, personal injury evaluation, and med-legal examinations. Experienced in objective musculoskeletal assessment, causation analysis, impairment evaluation, functional assessment, and evidence-based reporting. Dedicated to providing clear, defensible, and medically necessary documentation, with strong clinical reasoning and high standards of patient care in both chiropractic practice and med-legal settings.
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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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Teri Tran, DC, QME

A.P.I.C. Therapy Center

Santa Clara, California
QME, Chiropractic - Dr. Teri Tran is a Forensic Chiropractic Expert and QME specializing in IMEs for spine and soft-tissue injuries. With 20+ years of clinical and corporate chiropractic experience, she provides objective, evidence-based evaluations for attorneys. Licensed as a CA X-ray Operator & Supervisor, she integrates imaging with biomechanical analysis and is known for clear, timely reports on IMEs, record reviews, impairment ratings, and occupational injury cases.
Dr. Teri Tran is a Forensic Chiropractic Expert and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) specializing in Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) for complex spine and soft-tissue injuries. With over 20 years of clinical and corporate chiropractic experience, she provides balanced, objective, and evidence-based assessments for attorneys and claims professionals. She holds a California X-ray Operator & Supervisor License, allowing her to integrate imaging interpretation with biomechanical and clinical analysis when appropriate. Attorneys value her clear, timely, and practical reports, which are structured to help resolve disputes efficiently. Dr. Tran performs IMEs, record reviews, impairment ratings, and forensic chiropractic analysis for occupational injuries, cumulative trauma, soft-tissue cases, and spine-related conditions. She is known for her approachable, professional communication style and her unwavering commitment to neutrality and accuracy, making her a trusted expert for bo...
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Eric Isero, D.C., QME

San Mateo, California
QME, Chiropractic - I specialize in workers' compensation and industrial medicine. I perform California State QMEs, AMEs, and IMEs in 10 locations in Northern and Southern CA as well as Idaho. I also perform remote disability evaluations, DMO exams, and utilization reviews. I am available for NEXUS military examinations. I am also a certified ergonomic assessment specialist (CEAS).
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