Qualified Medical Examinations

What is a Qualified Medical Exam?

If someone gets hurt at work and there's a disagreement about their injury—like how serious it is, whether it was caused by work, or what treatment is needed—a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) is brought in to help figure it out.

A QME is a neutral doctor, approved by the state (in places like California), who examines the injured worker and writes a report that gives an expert opinion on the medical issues in the case.

Why is it important?

• Settles disputes: If the worker’s doctor and the insurance company don’t agree, the QME helps resolve that.

• Affects benefits: The QME’s report can influence whether the worker gets compensation and how much.

In short:

A QME is like a referee doctor in a workers' comp case—brought in to give an unbiased opinion about your injury when there’s a disagreement.

Trusted QME Services with Dr. Nicholas Houston

With over 30 years of experience as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Nicholas Houston is a respected expert in delivering comprehensive, impartial medical evaluations. Serving across eight convenient locations throughout California, Dr. Houston is known for his professionalism, accuracy, and in-depth knowledge of workers’ compensation cases.

Whether you're an attorney, claims adjuster, or case manager, you can count on Dr. Houston to provide timely, well-documented, and objective medical reports that stand up to scrutiny. His decades of experience make him a reliable choice for even the most complex evaluations.

Schedule your QME appointment with Dr. Houston today and experience the difference that seasoned expertise makes:

Call or text: 805-644-0461 or 818-788-2884
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