Independent Medical Evaluations
An independent medical evaluation (IME) can be performed at the request of a third party to obtain unbiased medical information concerning an employee's ability to work, or degree of medical impairment, by an exceptionally competent, board-certified occupational physician. The examination is tailored to the needs of the third party, but typically includes a medical history, diagnoses, a medical treatment plan, and prognosis for future care or recovery.
Our Physicians:
- Exam is performed by the physician of your choice
- All physicians are certified independent medical examiners
- All physicians are board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- All physicians hold privileges at a local academic medical center
- Evaluation and management of employees with potential exposures
Commonly Requested IMEs:
- A questionable diagnosis in a Worker’s Compensation claim
- An unexplained failure to recover from a personal injury or illness
- Substantive questions regarding current medical care
- A second opinion to assist reviewing officials
- A disability claim is contested
- An employee has been absent for an unusually long time period
Available Additional Components:
- Laboratory tests to confirm diagnosis
- Interpretation of ancillary medical tests to confirm diagnosis
- Personal conversations between third parties and the treating physicians
The Physician-Patient Relationship
A physician will not perform an IME for his own patient, nor will he pursue a physician-patient relationship with the subject of the IME