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I came to chiropractic after sustaining a work related injury. The
injury was severe enough to prevent me from working, but did not require
surgery. I was reluctant to take medications,
and was referred to a chiropractic doctor. Although I had little knowledge
of chiropractic care, the non-surgical and drug free approach to health
care and treatment appealed to me. After several weeks of treatment
my back was much better and pain free. I was very happy with the results,
and returned to work full-time. The experience changed my life and career
path - I decided to become a doctor of chiropractic
(DC). As a board certified, state appointed qualified medical evaluator
and licensed chiropractor, I specialize in workers' compensation issues,
with an emphasis on treating injured workers. I teach the California
workers' compensation labor code, as well as ergonomics and injury prevention
to many bay area companies and municipalities. I am a consultant for
other doctors on workers' compensation related issues and am developing
continuing education courses on the subject.
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Credentials
- California State Board Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic
- State Appointed Qualified Medical Evaluator (Q.M.E.), Industrial
Medical
Council of California
- Agreed Medical Examiner (A.M.E.) - CA Workers' Compensation System
- Independent Medical Examiner - Personal Injury Cases (Car Accidents)
- Director of the Field Training & Preceptorship at Palmer College
of
Chiropractic West
- Fellow, Association of Industrial Forensic Chiropractic Consultants
(AFICC)
- Member of California Chiropractic Association (CCA)
- Certified CPR Instructor - American Red Cross
Specialties
- Work Related Injuries and the California Workers' Compensation System
- Ergonomic Consultation
- "Back Safety Class" and "Injury Prevention"
Consultant/Lecturer
- Workers' Compensation System consultant for other physicians
The clinical focus is in the Workers' Compensation arena, treating
injured workers, writing permanent and stationary (P&S) reports
for other doctors and engaging as
a Q.M.E. for the Industrial Medical Council and an A.M.E. for both applicant
and
defense attorneys.
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