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Independent Medical Exam

What is an Independent Medical Exam?

An Independent Medical Exam is a medical evaluation performed by a third-party physician within their subspecialty. The physician provides an unbiased opinion about an injury or condition.

Who is an Independent Medical Examiner?

A board certified physician within their subspecialty who provides a physical examination, review of medical records, and a written report.

Who is an Expert Medical Advisor?

A Florida judge-appointed board certified physician within their subspecialty who provides a physical examination, review of medical records and a written report, deposition or live testimony to assist the judge in determining the matter at hand.

Independent Medical Exam Classifications:

  • Workers’ Compensation. This predominantly occurs when an employee suffers a job-related injury or sickness associated with their employment.
  • Liability Injury situations. If someone suffers an injury on a property you own, you are often liable for some level of compensation.
  • Personal Injury. Many personal injury cases involve traffic accidents, accidents in a home, or product defect accidents – also referred to as product liability.
Independent Medical Exam

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FOI SPECIALTIES & SERVICES

Provider Specialties:

  • Spine Surgery
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction & Arthritis Surgery
  • Sports Medicine Surgery
  • Trauma Specialists
  • General Orthopedics
  • Interventional Spine & Pain Management
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Chiropractic
  • Primary Care Sports Medicine

Services:

Diagnostics
  • X-Ray
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Computerized Tomography (CT scan)
  • Ultrasound
  • Electromyography (EMG)
Rehabilitation Services
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy/Certified Hand Therapy
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
In-Office Dispensary
Sports-Related Concussion Treatment

CONTACT US:

Phone:                          813-978-9700 ext. 7911
Fax:                                813-558-6447
Email:                            IMEFastTrack@FloridaOrtho.com
Address:                       13020 Telecom Parkway North Temple Terrace, FL 33637

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