CLEAR AND ACCURATE ASSESSMENTS

Discover the Benefits for Physicians

As part of our commitment to physician equity, we are open about our industry-leading compensation structure. We offer a 70% distribution to our physicians which pummels the industry standard of 60%. We believe that offering the best compensation rate to our physicians is the foundation for a long and successful partnership

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Promise

Our Promise To Our Doctors

Establishing yourself as a successful QME specialist takes strategy, patience, and the right guidance. At Sound Medical Evaluators, we know how to stay ahead of the competition because we were started by physicians, for physicians.

In addition to our competitive compensation, we provide several other benefits:

  • Free iPad to aid in conducting assessments
  • Over 50 locations across the entire state of California
  • Attorney networking opportunities
  • Transcription and record editing services
  • Personalized consultations on report writing and strategies for success
  • An industry-leading compensation structure

Standards

Compliance And Standards

At Sound Medical Evaluators, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and quality. Our dedication is reflected in the following:

• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Certification: All our physicians are certified QMEs, adhering to the stringent requirements set by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC).
• Continuing Education: Our physicians regularly undergo training to stay updated with the latest developments in workers’ compensation and medical evaluation standards.
• Ethical Standards: We ensure all evaluations are conducted with the utmost integrity and impartiality, aligning with the ethical guidelines of the American Medical Association (AMA) and California Medical Association (CMA).
• Board Certifications: Our physicians hold board certifications in their respective specialties, demonstrating their commitment to professional excellence and reliability.

By following these practices, Sound Medical Evaluators guarantees reliable, ethical, and high-quality medical evaluations.

LET'S GET THERE TOGETHER

Join us and let’s succeed together

Sound Medical Evaluators is committed to upholding the highest standards of medical integrity and professionalism. Our goal is to ensure that every evaluation we conduct is accurate, fair, and helps facilitate the resolution of workers’ compensation disputes.

Sound Medical Evaluators offers several services designed to help you maximize your evaluations. Our strategic office listings ensure that your practice is optimally positioned for accessibility and visibility. We provide report editing services by experienced physicians, ensuring your evaluations are clear, precise, and of the highest quality. Additionally, our expedited review of records services allows for timely and efficient processing, enabling you to focus on delivering exceptional care and accurate evaluations.

At Sound Medical Evaluators, we offer comprehensive support for report writing and consultation. Our expert team of physicians is available to guide you through every step of the evaluation process, ensuring that your reports are accurateimpartial, and detailed. We strive to help you create evaluations that are not only precise but also thorough and easily understood by judges and attorneys. With our consultation services, you can be confident that your reports will meet the highest standards of quality and reliability, facilitating a smoother resolution process for all parties involved.

We encompass a wide variety of medical fields, with almost every board-certified specialty eligible to serve as a qualified medical evaluation specialist. For a complete list of areas covered by the QME, please refer to the official scope of practice provided by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. This extensive list ensures that we can address the diverse needs of our clients with expertise across numerous disciplines.

The QME appointment scheduling process is straightforward and efficient. Initially, a scheduler contacts us via phone or email to request an appointment. We then provide the earliest available date and time based on our current schedule. The scheduler may either confirm the proposed date or request an alternative. Once the date and time are confirmed, we proceed with preparing the necessary notification forms to finalize the appointment. This process ensures timely and accurate scheduling to meet the needs of all parties involved.