Occupational Medicine Independent Medical Examiners in Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Occupational Medicine - Board-Certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Certified Independent Medical Examiner through the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. On the FMCSA Registry of Medical Examiners.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Occupational Medicine - Independent Medical Evaluations with a focus on causation analysis and work-relatedness. Impairment Ratings, Permanent Work Restrictions, Chart Reviews.

My IME practice has focused on worker's compensation but I have also completed IME's for litigated personal injury cases and long-term disability claims. I base my opinions on medical fact and a detailed analysis of the medical records as well as a comprehensive history and physical examination. Sample IME reports are available, upon request. I am residency trained and board certified in Occupational Medicine by The American Board of Preventive Medicine. I am also a Registered Pharmacist with active licenses in Iowa and Minnesota and an inactive license in Nebraska. I have completed several IMEs from a pharmacy perspective. My clients include attorneys, insurers, case managers, employers and injured workers. I have IME offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; and Greenwood Village, Colorado. I have Level II Full Accreditation in Colorado and am trained in the AMA Guides 3rd ed. revised, 5th edition & 6th edition.

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, Des Moines, and Davenport, Iowa with simple and accessible scheduling.