John Mark Larsen, MD, QME

Providing comprehensive orthopaedic medical-legal evaluations for workers’ compensation and civil litigation cases throughout California.

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Med-Legal Services

Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME)

Comprehensive workers’ compensation evaluations including injury assessment, causation analysis, and permanent impairment determination in accordance with California guidelines.

Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)

Objective orthopaedic examinations and reporting for disputed injury claims, treatment issues, and disability determinations.

Expert Witness

Professional medical opinions, case analysis, deposition testimony, and trial support in orthopaedic and spine-related litigation matters.

Credentials at a Glance

Professional Accreditations

  • Doctor of Medicine
    University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
    (1982 – 1986)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
    Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
    (1978 – 1982)
  • Reconstructive Spinal Surgery Fellowship
    Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Downey, California
    (1991 – 1992)
  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency
    LAC / USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
    (1987 – 1991)
  • Rotating Surgical Internship
    LAC / USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
    (1986 – 1987)

Licensure & Certification

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  • California Qualified Medical Evaluator

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
  • North American Spine Society
  • John Larsen MD, Inc.
    Medical Legal Consulting
    (2015 – Present)
  • Carelon Medical Benefits Management
    Associate Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery
    (2018 – Present)
  • Downey Orthopedic Medical Group / Channel Islands Orthopedic Medical Group
    Orthopedic Surgery Practice
    (1992 – 2015)
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Pacific Lutheran University
  • Recipient, Presidential Scholarship, Pacific Lutheran University
  • Awarded Honors at Entrance, Pacific Lutheran University
  • Recipient, Vernon Nickel Research Award, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center

Patient Care Experience

Orthopaedic Conditions

  • Neck and back pain
  • Upper and middle back pain
  • Joint pain and neuromusculoskeletal conditions
  • Muscle strain and soft tissue injuries
  • Back strain and lumbosacral strain

Spine Conditions

  • Cervical spinal stenosis
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated and displaced discs

Nerve Conditions

  • Pinched nerve in the neck and lower back
  • Radiculopathy (cervical and lumbar)
  • Nerve compression conditions
  • Neck and back nerve-related pain

Injury Conditions

  • Acute and chronic orthopaedic injuries
  • Spine-related injuries and disorders
  • Back problems and injuries
  • Work-related injuries
  • Accident-related conditions
  • Activity-related and sports injuries

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