About Us
Newton Medical Group (NMG) conducts medical-legal evaluations and related services in multiple legal arenas in four offices throughout Northern California; Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose and Santa Rosa.
Our physician panel includes specialists in Cardiology, Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), Podiatry, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Neuro-Psychology and Urology.
We have over twenty-five years of experience in providing the following services to referral sources throughout California:
- Workers’ Compensation Evaluations
- Medical Evaluations
- NMG Mentoring Program
- 2nd Opinions, Medical Consultations
- Personal Injury / Civil Litigation Evaluations
- Long Term Disability Evaluations
- Fitness for Duty Evaluations
- Complex Multi-Specialty Evaluations
- Medical and Medical-Legal Record Reviews
- Diagnostic and Psychometric Testing
- Educational and Training Services
Workers’ Compensation Evaluations
NMG clinicians performing workers’ compensation evaluations are QME’s certified by the State of California. We specialize in quality reporting and are a recognized leader in education and training for clinicians, legal and claims professionals. Don’t miss the information page about our Mentoring Program, the first one of its kind in Northern California.
Opinions, Consultations
Our medical experts provide impartial opinions regarding the need for surgery or other proposed treatment.
Personal Injury / Civil Litigation Evaluations
NMG offers medical-legal evaluations, reporting and expert testimony in a variety of civil litigation cases. We have a wide range of experience working with both the Plaintiff and Defense legal community.
Long Term Disability Evaluations, Fitness for Duty Evaluations
NMG physicians offer expertise and experience in LTD and FFD evaluations for bothprivate sector and governmental agencies.
Complex Multi-Specialty Evaluations
We can coordinate evaluations across several appropriate specialties in complex cases. The case will be evaluated by each specialist, with one physician coordinating the final recommendations and report.
Medical and Medical-Legal Record Reviews
Not all cases require a physician examination. Our clinicians perform medical and medical-legal record reviews and make impartial recommendations concerning treatment, testing, referrals and other medical forensic matters.
Diagnostic and Psychometric Testing
Newton Medical Group provides a complete array of diagnostic and psychometric testing. This includes Neurodiagnostic tests (EEG and EMG/NCV); as well as Neuropsychologic and Cognitive Tests (Cognitive Screens, Pain Assessment Battery, MMPI, Comprehensive Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing).
Educational and Training Services
The physicians at Newton Medical Group provide in-house and on-site educational and training services on various medical topics. There is no charge for these training classes and they can be arranged for your organization.