Disability Evaluations Independent Medical Examiners in Iowa

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, I have additional training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and toxicology.

Served as medical director of Infection Prevention Committee for Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA and member of Infection Control Committee, Medical Associates, Dubuque, IA. 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, I experienced firsthand and developed an understanding of the kinetics and pathophysiology of accidental and intentional trauma. I bring this unique perspective and knowledge to the analysis of various traumatic injuries resulting from falls, motor vehicle collisions, including those involving commercial trucks, machinery, and violence. I produce well reasoned understandable reports in a time efficient manner. I maintain office locations in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa with simple and accessible scheduling.