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Medical Record Review
Detailed review of medical records, diagnostic studies, imaging, treatment history, and other relevant clinical documentation.
801-262-7246
801-262-7246
Dr. Michael Jaffe, MD is an IME medical expert in Murray, Utah, providing objective independent medical examinations and medical-legal opinions for attorneys, insurers, and other authorized parties who need a qualified physician to evaluate medical issues in a case.
With expertise in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, Dr. Jaffe evaluates medical records, imaging, history, examination findings, injuries, pain conditions, and functional limitations in the context of legal and insurance matters. His approach is evidence-based and independent, with the evaluation focused on the medical questions presented rather than advocacy for either side.An independent medical examination (IME) is an objective evaluation performed for a legal or insurance-related matter. It may include review of relevant medical records and imaging, a medical history, and a physical examination when appropriate. The goal is to provide an independent medical opinion based on the available evidence rather than to direct ongoing treatment.
Important: Because of his work with the Utah Labor Commission's Medical Panels, Dr. Jaffe does not accept industrial or workers' compensation IMEs.
Dr. Jaffe is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His clinical background includes evaluating and treating pain, injuries, and conditions that affect physical function.
He is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine and is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner.
Dr. Jaffe also chairs Utah Labor Commission medical panels and brings clinical experience to medical-legal evaluations requiring an objective physician's opinion.
Learn More About Dr. Jaffe's Background & Qualifications →Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.
Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.
Certified Independent Medical Examiner.
Chairs Utah Labor Commission medical panels.
An independent medical examination can be tailored to the medical questions presented by the case and the evidence available for review.
Detailed review of medical records, diagnostic studies, imaging, treatment history, and other relevant clinical documentation.
An objective physician opinion addressing defined medical questions and the clinical evidence supporting the opinion.
Analysis of whether the available medical evidence supports a relationship between an alleged event or injury and the condition being evaluated.
Evaluation of treatment, prognosis, and potential future medical needs when supported by the available medical evidence.
Assessment of impairment-related questions using appropriate medical findings and established evaluation standards when applicable.
Assessment of functional limitations, quality-of-life effects, and the potential impact of an injury or illness on work capacity.
Relevant records, imaging, history, treatment information, and other medical evidence are reviewed to understand the clinical picture.
Medical evidence is evaluated in relation to diagnosis, mechanism of injury, causation, treatment, pre-existing conditions, and other questions presented.
Findings and opinions are communicated clearly so attorneys and legal professionals can understand the medical reasoning relevant to the case.
Is it ‘medically probable’ that a particular incident or trauma caused the diagnosis
Causation may be complex due to confounding factors like pre-existing conditions. Dr Jaffe analysis is nuanced, utilizing decades of experience, current literature and the AMA Guides to Evaluation of Disease and Injury Causation to calculate causation.
What are the functional limitation that the injury or illness causes An impairment rating is a number from 0-100% that represents the severity of the impairment. To make this determination, Dr Jaffe uses the 2006 Utah Labor Commission’s Impairment Rating Guide or the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th and 6th editions. He provides an honest assessment of the appropriateness of medical care received to date, future medical needs (medications, therapy, injections, procedures, and surgeries), and the injury’s impact on quality of life, function, and work capacity.
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have known Michael Jaffe, MD since 2008. Dr. Jaffe is not only an
academic, but he is also a physician's physician; that is, other
physicians trust him with their own medical care. I have had the
benefit of retaining Dr. Jaffe as an expert witness to perform
independent medical examinations on my clients who have been severely
injured due to another's fault. Having practiced plaintiff's personal
injury for over 20 years, managed thousands of personal injury cases to
resolution, deposed hundreds of medical experts, and litigated dozens of
complex personal injury cases to a final verdict, I have extensive
experience working with retained experts on both sides of the isle. If
you want a thorough and unbiased medical expert on your case,
unequivocally, I recommend Dr. Jaffe.
Rick Lundell, President of Utah Association for Justice
"I have consulted with, and retained, Dr. Jaffe on the defense of many claims arising out of injury, pain, and anticipated future treatments. Dr. Jaffe is responsive, timely, and articulate. He helped me understand the defenses available.” Thomas Rollins, Attorney at Law, Litchfield Cavo
Have questions about independent medical examinations? Find answers about the IME process, medical record review, causation, impairment, functional limitations, and what to expect from Dr. Michael Jaffe in Murray, Utah.
An independent medical examination (IME) is an objective physician evaluation performed for a legal or insurance-related matter. It is intended to provide an independent medical opinion about the medical issues presented in a case. Dr. Michael Jaffe reviews relevant medical information and, when appropriate, performs a physical examination to address specific medical questions.
Depending on the case, an IME review may include medical records, diagnostic imaging, medical history, prior treatment, examination findings, and other relevant clinical documentation. Dr. Jaffe evaluates the available medical evidence in relation to the specific questions presented in the case.
Yes. When supported by the available medical evidence, an independent medical examination may address whether a claimed injury or condition is medically related to an event or injury. The evaluation may also consider pre-existing conditions, the mechanism of injury, and the timing of symptoms when relevant to the medical question.
Yes. Dr. Jaffe can provide medical analysis concerning impairment, functional limitations, quality of life, and work capacity when those questions fall within the scope of the evaluation and his clinical expertise. His medical-legal services also include impairment analysis and functional capacity assessment when supported by the available medical evidence.
No. Due to his work with the Utah Labor Commission’s Medical Panels, Dr. Jaffe does not accept industrial or workers’ compensation IMEs.
Dr. Michael Jaffe’s office is located at 5801 S Fashion Blvd #180, Murray, Utah 84107. Attorneys, insurers, and other authorized parties can contact the office to discuss the scope and logistics of an independent medical examination.
An IME medical expert independently reviews medical information and, when appropriate, performs an examination to address specific medical questions related to a legal or insurance matter. Dr. Michael Jaffe provides objective medical analysis concerning diagnosis, causation, treatment, impairment, functional limitations, and work capacity when appropriate to the assignment.
Attorneys, insurers, and authorized parties can contact the office to discuss an independent medical examination, the medical questions involved, and the appropriate scope of review.
5801 S Fashion Blvd #180
Murray, UT 84107