A Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) is a medical assessment performed by a physician certified by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. The QME is used to:
Dr. Souayah conducts QMEs in compliance with all applicable California regulations and AMA impairment standards, with particular expertise in neurological and neuromuscular conditions.
An Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) is a comprehensive medical assessment performed by a physician who is not involved in the patient’s treatment. An IME is typically requested by an employer, insurance carrier, attorney, or third party to provide an objective medical opinion. The IME is used to:
Dr. Souayah conducts IMEs with strict objectivity, thorough medical record review, and evidence-based neurological analysis to ensure accurate, defensible, and clearly documented findings.
Dr. Souayah’s QME process is structured for clarity, defensibility, and usefulness. Typically:
At Dr. Souayah’s practice, integrity, objectivity, and clinical expertise guide every evaluation. His goal is to provide clear medical analysis and reliable opinions that assist attorneys, insurers, and the courts in understanding complex neurological conditions and their impact on functional capacity and long-term care needs.
His experience directing neurology programs and conducting research ensures that his expert opinions reflect current neurological knowledge, clinical standards, and evidence-based medical practice.
Dr. Souayah has registered QME exam locations in the following cities across California:
As a Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Souayah is focused on impartiality and fairness to all parties. His reports are concise yet explanatory in the critical areas of apportionment, causation, and impairment rating, and his conclusions are always grounded in objective neurological findings and medical evidence.
His experience directing neurology programs and conducting research ensures that his expert opinions reflect current neurological knowledge, clinical standards, and evidence-based medical practice.
