Chiropractic Independent Medical Examiners in California

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Chiropractic 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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Kevin J Clerico, B.S., D.C. , Q.M.E.

Clerico Chiropractic Inc.

Bakersfield , California
QME, Chiropractic - 23 years performing Q.M.E. / I.M.E. evaluations. Radiology License RHC00161528. Certified Medical Examiner License 5127452464
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Wayne M. Whalen, DC

Santee, California
Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology - Standard of care, Best Practices guidelines for chiropractic (I have co-authored many of these including neck pain, low back pain, chronic pain, adverse events; boundaries issues, malpractice. Board certified Chiropractic Neurology
Have performed thousands of QME disability evaluations, served recently as President of the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Extensive experience in both plaintiff and defense work for med-mal cases, with trial experience. Past president California Chiropractic Association, Emeritus Chair of Clinical Compass, the organization that develops Best Practice guidelines for the chiropractic profession.
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Rupeshbhai Patel

Bakersfield, California
Chiropractic, QME - Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in California since 2015, and an appointed qualified medical evaluator in the chiropractic specialty. Performs independent medical evaluations and record reviews involving musculoskeletal injuries. Reports address diagnosis, medical causation, impairment evaluation pursuant to the AMA Guides 5th edition, and medical work status opinions based on objective findings and review of available records.
- Available for independent medical examinations, record reviews, and impairment evaluations in California workers’ compensation matters. - Medical-Legal Services. • Qualified Medical Evaluations (California Workers’ Compensation) • Independent Medical Examinations • Medical Record Reviews • Medical Causation Analysis • Impairment Ratings – AMA Guides 5th Edition • Medical Work Status Opinions - Areas of Evaluation. • Spine injuries • Extremity injuries • Soft tissue trauma • Whiplash injuries • Occupational musculoskeletal conditions • Post-surgical evaluations - Credentials. • Doctor of Chiropractic – California • Qualified Medical Evaluator – California Division of Workers’ Compensation • Certified Medical Examiner – FMCSA National Registry • CPR / Basic Life Support - All opinions are rendered within the chiropractic scope of practice and to a reasonable degree of medical probability based on available medical records, diagnostic studies, and examination findings.
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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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Gilberto Gomez, D.C.QME. CICE

Gilbero Gomez a chiropractic corporation

Los Angeles, California
Chiropractic, Chiropractic Orthopedics - Injuries to the Cervical, thoracic, lumbar spines. Upper and Lower extremities. Evaluation to of the patients ability to return to work and to levels of restriction if any ? or permanent Desabity impairments determined via request of Special studies. Xray, MRI, CI scan, ULtrasound. nerve conduction, EMG. NCV. to deternine Percent of desability. Secondary Evaluations if required by the Patient or Requested by the Parties.
Have full time practice we treat cash. all other types car,slip and falls bycicle accidents. and all other types of sports injuries. Monday trough Fridays.
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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, SIBTFs, AMEs, and IMEs in 10 locations in Northern and Southern CA as well as Idaho. I also perform remote disability evaluations, DMO evaluations, peer review, AMR evaluations, and utilization reviews. I am available for NEXUS military examinations. I am also a certified ergonomic assessment specialist (CEAS).
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Amber N Stewart, DC

Amber N Stewart DC, INC, A Chiropractic Corperation

Poway, California
Chiropractic
15 year preforming QME. I am part of Examworks and I have 10 satellite locations in San Diego area.
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