SEAK National Directory Of Independent Medical Examiners
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6—CALIFORNIA <strong>SEAK</strong> 2012 IME <strong>Directory</strong><br />
Jag Dhesi, DC, IDE, QME,<br />
FAFICC<br />
Livermore, CA<br />
Phone: (925) 275-9350<br />
drjag99@hotmail.com<br />
Additional Locations: San Ramon and<br />
Fremont, CA.<br />
Licenses: California<br />
Specialty: Chiropractic, QME-<br />
Auto/Work-Related Injuries,<br />
Injuries to Spine and Extremities,<br />
Med-Legal Evaluations, AMA<br />
Guides 5th Edition, QME, IME,<br />
AME, Academy of Forensic &<br />
Industrial Chiropractic Consultants<br />
Fellow.<br />
Years in Practice: 11<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 10<br />
IMEs Performed: 25+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 5<br />
William H. Dillin, MD<br />
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
Phone: (310) 665-7224<br />
wdillin@earthlink.net<br />
www.drdillin.com<br />
Additional Locations: Anaheim<br />
Licenses: TX, CA<br />
Specialty: Spinal Medicine,<br />
Orthopedic Surgery.<br />
Years in Practice: 20<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 3<br />
IMEs Performed: 15+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 50+<br />
IME Training: ABIME<br />
Pleaseseeadonp.5.<br />
Charles V. DiRaimondo, MD<br />
Concord, CA<br />
Phone: (925) 798-2650<br />
teresaweger@comcast.net<br />
Licenses: CA<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Orthopedics-IME, Record Review,<br />
Expert Witness. I routinely provide<br />
references to the best medical<br />
evidence to support my orthopedic<br />
opinions.<br />
Years in Practice: 22<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 15<br />
IMEs Performed: 500+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100+<br />
T. Anthony Don Michael, MD<br />
Advanced Heart and <strong>Medical</strong> Center<br />
Bakersfield, CA<br />
Phone: (661) 873-7224<br />
drtdm@sbcglobal.net<br />
advancedheartmedical.com<br />
Licenses: Califronia<br />
Specialty: Cardiology-<br />
Cardiovascular Disease-World-class<br />
specialist in Cardiovascular<br />
diseases, Bariatrics, Diabetes type II<br />
and Internal medicine. Full-time<br />
practice. Professor of Medicine,<br />
UCLA. Extensive publications.<br />
Experience as plaintiff's expert<br />
witness. Board certified in <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Bariatrics.<br />
Years in Practice: 25+<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
Please see ad on p. 7.<br />
Behzad Emad, MD<br />
Southland Injury <strong>Medical</strong> Center<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
Phone: (323) 932-9880<br />
behzademadmd@yahoo.com<br />
www.southlandinjurymedicalcenter.<br />
org<br />
Licenses: California<br />
Specialty: Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry, Pain<br />
Management-Medicine-<br />
Conservative Orthopedic Medicine.<br />
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.<br />
Physiotheraphy, Massage and<br />
Biofeedback. Pain Psychology.<br />
Acute and Chronic Pain<br />
Management. Nerve Testing<br />
Interventional Pain Management.<br />
Outpatient Opioid Detox Program.<br />
Disability & Injury Evaluation &<br />
Care.<br />
Years in Practice: 16<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 12<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 50+<br />
Pleaseseeadonp.7.<br />
Stephen E. Francis, PhD<br />
Oakland, CA<br />
Phone: (510) 336-0513<br />
drfrancis@stephenefrancisphd.com<br />
www.stephenefrancisphd.com<br />
Additional Locations: Walnut Creek<br />
California<br />
Licenses: California<br />
Specialty: Psychology,<br />
Neuropsychology-Pain; Depression;<br />
Sleep; Mild Traumatic Brain<br />
Injury; Post-Concussion Syndrome;<br />
Stress.<br />
Years in Practice: 10<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 4<br />
IMEs Performed: 20<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 8<br />
IME Training: <strong>SEAK</strong><br />
IME Certification: Q.M.E.-California<br />
Marc J. Friedman, MD<br />
Southern California Orthopedic<br />
Institute<br />
Van Nuys, CA<br />
Phone: (818) 901-6600<br />
mfriedman@scoi.com<br />
www.scoi.com<br />
Licenses: CA<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Sports Medicine-Practice limited to<br />
knees and shoulders, total knee<br />
replacement, prosthetic ligament<br />
reconstruction.<br />
Years in Practice: 31+<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 21+<br />
IMEs Performed: 15/yr.<br />
Mark Greenspan, MD<br />
Mark Greenspan, MD, Inc.<br />
Sherman Oaks, CA<br />
Phone: (800) 225-5540<br />
Additional Locations: Bakersfield,<br />
Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga,<br />
Fontana<br />
Licenses: CA, NY<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Orthopedics<br />
Years in Practice: 26<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 25<br />
IMEs Performed: 200<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 560<br />
IME Training: ACOEM<br />
Brian S. Grossman, MD<br />
Southern California Orthopedic<br />
Institute<br />
Thousand Oaks, CA<br />
Phone: (818) 901-6600<br />
bgrossman@scoi.com<br />
www.scoi.com<br />
Additional Locations: Thousand Oaks,<br />
Bakersfield, Van Nuys<br />
Licenses: CA<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Spinal Medicine-Fellowship trained<br />
in spine surgery.<br />
Years in Practice: 21<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 10<br />
IMEs Performed: 100+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100+<br />
Please see ad on p. 8.<br />
Glenn G. Hakanson, MD<br />
Sacramento, CA<br />
Phone: (916) 444-9231<br />
hakansonmd@yahoo.com<br />
www.glennhakansonmd.com<br />
Licenses: CA<br />
Specialty: Psychiatry-Forensic<br />
Psychiatry, QME (CA), IME,<br />
Utilization Review, Fitness for Duty,<br />
Work Compensation.<br />
Years in Practice: 34<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 27<br />
IMEs Performed: 500+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100+<br />
IME Training: ACOEM, CSIMS<br />
IME Certification: State of CA<br />
Kamran Hakimian, MD<br />
California Sport and Rehab Center<br />
Beverly Hills, CA<br />
Phone: (310) 652-6060<br />
casportrehab@emg-ncv.com<br />
Additional Locations: Encino, CA;<br />
Los Angeles, CA; Santa Ana, CA<br />
Licenses: California<br />
Specialty: Electrodiagnostic<br />
Medicine, Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry.<br />
Years in Practice: 25<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 23<br />
For the most up-to-date information, please search www.imedirectory.com<br />
Laura Hatch, MD<br />
Alban Wertheimer Orthopaedic Group<br />
Los Alamitos, CA<br />
Phone: (562) 493-4499<br />
Licenses: CA<br />
Specialty: Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry-Workers'<br />
Compensation, <strong>Medical</strong>-Legal<br />
Evaluations.<br />
Years in Practice: 12<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 8<br />
Jeffrey T. Holmes, MD, JD,<br />
MBA<br />
San Jose, CA<br />
Phone: (408) 356-5557<br />
jeffreytholmes@comcast.net<br />
Licenses: CA<br />
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery,<br />
Sports Medicine-Joint Replacement,<br />
Orthopedic Work Injuries, General<br />
Orthopedic Surgery Medicolegal<br />
Issues. Special legal training with<br />
Law Degree (JD).<br />
Years in Practice: 24<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 16<br />
IMEs Performed: 100+<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 100+<br />
Paul E. Kaplan, MD<br />
Capitol Clinical Neurosciences<br />
Sacramento, CA<br />
Phone: (916) 927-3422<br />
paulek2000@yahoo.com<br />
Licenses: CA, WA, OH, IN<br />
Specialty: Physical Medicine &<br />
Rehabilitation-Physiatry, Pain<br />
Management-Medicine-Workers'<br />
Compensation, Spinal Pain/Injury,<br />
Electrodiagnosis, Sports Medicine.<br />
Years in Practice: 40<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 20<br />
IME Certification: QME, CA<br />
Philip I. Kaushall, PhD<br />
Psychology Affiliates<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
Phone: (619) 692-1552<br />
pkaushall@yahoo.com<br />
Licenses: California<br />
Specialty: Forensic Psychology,<br />
Neuropsychology-Evaluation of<br />
disabilities due to stress or personal<br />
injury, including head injuries.<br />
Years in Practice: 25<br />
Years Performed IMEs: 25<br />
IMEs Performed: 500<br />
Number of Times Deposed: 50<br />
IME Training: QME certification
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