Independent Medical Exams

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Comprehensive Independent Medical Exams and Consulting Services

When a comprehensive, objective medical evaluation is necessary to define case issues and assist in conflict resolution, WorkMed Occupational Health Services can address your needs with timely and responsive customer service. Independent Medical Exams (I.M.E.) can be scheduled for all types of cases, including:

• Section 207 Second Opinion Examinations
• Permanent Impairment Ratings
• Causality and Apportionment Evaluations
• Work Capacity Determinations

Physician Credentials

WorkMed’s Medical Director, Jon Torres, MD, MPH is a board  certified and residency-trained in occupational and environmental medicine and has extensive experience in determining causal relationships and using evidence-based principles to evaluate a patient’s prognosis and work capacity. This expertise makes him uniquely qualified to evaluate medical conditions related to occupational exposures and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Torres understands the importance of a high-quality IME in managing the medical, administrative, and legal costs of claims.

 

WorkMed’s I.M.E. service can help you:

• Clarify causal relation
• Define current medical status
• Assess maximal medical improvement
• Confirm diagnosis and treatment
• Evaluate prognosis
• Assess work capacity
• Clarify ‘non-medical’ issues
• Conduct medical record review

WorkMed’s I.M.E. service is distinguished by:

• Expedited appointments
• Reliable, valid and objective documentation
• Clear and concise reports that address the issues
• Knowledgeable, practicing physicians

Timely reporting: verbal reports within 48 hours; written reports within 10 days. WorkMed’s clear and concise written opinions are founded on a thorough review of the pertinent medical and scientific facts, available data and relevant peer-reviewed literature. Dr. Torres can assist with defining current medical status and assessing work capacity.

For a comprehensive and objective I.M.E, please contact Dr. Torres at:

Workmed Occupational Health Services
Auburn Campus
15 Gracelawn Road
Auburn, Maine 04210

207-753-3080 
Fax:  207-753-3088
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