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The Ins and Outs of Hernias by Dr. Mangum, D.O., Internal Medicine
By: Dr. Daniel Mangum | 5 min read
Dr. Daniel Mangum discusses hernia development, symptom onset, and causation in a medical-legal Q&A focused on claims evaluation.
Cardiac Events and Causation in the Workplace by Dr. Ilias-Khan
By: Dr. Nasreen Ilias-Khan | 4 min read
In this Q&A, Dr. Ilias-Khan explains how occupational and physiological stressors relate to cardiac events in workers’ compensation.
From the Navy Flight Deck to the Exam Room with Dr. Ponton
By: Dr. Ryan Ponton | 3 min read
Dr. Ponton, a former Navy flight surgeon, shares how his military experience shapes his approach to evaluating workplace injuries.
Trauma or Not? Neuropsychologist Megan Eng on Mental Health and PTSD
By: Dr. Megan Eng | 4 min read
In this Q&A, Dr. Eng discusses how she evaluates PTSD and other mental health conditions within a workers’ compensation setting.
How Dr. Cooper Evaluates Cognitive and Emotional Health
By: Dr. Shanna Cooper | 4 min read
Dr. Cooper explains how standardized assessments and NPEs help inform treatment and accommodation recommendations for workers.
Dr. Nonweiler on Sports Medicine and Workplace Injuries
By: Dr. Blake Nonweiler | 3 min read
Dr. Nonweiler highlights how his sports medicine background helps him assess workplace injuries, with insights into his IME process and more.
Dr. Schmitt, PM&R, Discusses Independent Medical Exams
By: Dr. Susan Schmitt | 2 min read
Dr. Schmitt discusses how her physical medicine background supports her commitment to fair, open-minded independent medical exams.
Inside the IME with Orthopedic Surgeon Robert Sandmeier
By: Dr. Sandmeier | 2 min read
Dr. Sandmeier shares how clear cover letter questions and a gradual exam approach help him provide objective IME results.