Independent medical exams
Orthopedic medical evaluations of your injury or condition
Florida Orthopaedic Institutes independent medical examiners are board certified physicians who provide unbiased opinions about an injury or condition in their subspecialties based on a physical examination, medical record review and a radiology review.
(813) 978-9700 ext. 7911
(813) 558-6447 (fax)
IMEFastTrack@floridaortho.com
Independent medical exams: terms to know
What is an independent medical exam?
An independent medical exam is a medical evaluation performed by a physician who was not previously involved in a patient’s treatment.
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
Patients typically request independent medical exams to provide evidence for one of the following injury-related situations:
Workers’ compensation
This predominantly occurs when an employee suffers a job-related injury or sickness that is associated with their employment.
Liability injury
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.
Contact us
(813) 978-9700 ext. 7911
(813) 558-6447 (fax)
IMEFastTrack@floridaortho.com
13020 Telecom Parkway North
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
