Dr. Scheinberg reviewing knee MRI images

Medical-Legal Orthopedic Services

Orthopedic evaluation for attorneys, insurers and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. This work is separate from the practice’s patient care and is handled on its own terms.

Board-certified, with four decades of orthopedic practice

Richard D. Scheinberg, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon educated at Princeton University and Duke University School of Medicine, with orthopedic training through the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Medicine, a Qualified Medical Examiner and an Agreed Medical Examiner for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

Three services sit under this heading. To arrange an examination, call the office to discuss availability and requirements.

Call (805) 682-1394
Dr. Richard Scheinberg in front of his diplomas

Independent Medical Examination

Orthopedic examination and written opinion for use in litigation, undertaken for either side.

Court testimony

Dr. Scheinberg is experienced in court testimony for both defense and plaintiff.

Arranging an examination

Please call the office to arrange an appointment.

805.682.1394

Agreed Medical Examinations

Examination as an agreed medical examiner for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

Scope

Dr. Scheinberg is an agreed medical examiner for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. He performs these examinations on all orthopedic body parts and provides appropriate impairment ratings.

Arranging an examination

Please call the office to arrange an appointment.

805.682.1394

Occupational Injury Orthopedics

Treatment of work-related orthopedic injuries, with Dr. Scheinberg acting as the primary treating physician.

Primary treating physician

Dr. Scheinberg treats occupational injuries as the primary treating doctor in orthopedics. He treats orthopedic problems across body parts without needing to refer to separate sub-specialists, which saves time and expense.

Reporting

The office files the required forms and paperwork on behalf of injured workers and their attorneys.

Examiner roles

Dr. Scheinberg is a Qualified Medical Examiner for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and also serves as an Agreed Medical Examiner in orthopedics for all injured body parts.

Call the office to schedule an appointment: 805.682.1394

From Patients Treated Under Workers’ Compensation

"I have been seeing Dr. Scheinberg for the last few months under my work comp. I’ve had difficulty with other providers in the area, but since seeing Dr. Scheinberg he’s helped me and I feel better. I had surgery a month ago and recovery has been great! The surgery center, nurses and staff are amazing! I recommend you seeing Dr. Scheinberg!! Thanks Doc!"

Jeanette M.

"I was referred to Dr. Scheinberg by my attorney for a work related injury. I have been a patient for about a year now, came in with a knee injury. Dr. Scheinberg performance surgery and I’m really satisfied with the outcome. The staff is very professional and quick to answer phones. I highly recommend Dr. Scheinberg for any orthopedic care."

Saul H.

"I am extremely satisfied with my care from Dr. Scheinberg and his staff. I was recommended by a friend who is seeing him for work comp after I had a bad experience with another ortho close by. Dr. Scheinberg took good care of me and my surgery turned out great. I feel so much better. And his staff is very helpful. Awesome Doctor, I truly recommend!"

Stephanie L.

Arrange an examination

Call the office to discuss availability and requirements. Attorneys and insurers can reach the office at the same number as patients.