If you need to have an independent medical examination (IME) or a compulsory medical examination (CME) completed in Sarasota, Florida, turn to Dr. Daniel Murphy and the knowledgeable team at Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, a division of Florida Medical Clinic. As a board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Murphy has the training and skills needed to assist with your personal injury, disability, or workers’ compensation case.

IMEs vs. CMEs: What’s the Difference?

Independent medical exams and compulsory medical exams are quite similar. During each examination, an unbiased third-party doctor reviews the plaintiff’s medical records and imaging results, learns about their personal and family medical histories, asks about their injuries and any symptoms they’ve been experiencing, and performs a physical exam. Then, the doctor determines whether the plaintiff is injured, evaluates the severity of any injuries, and decides whether the plaintiff’s complaints are related to the accident in question.

However, IMEs and CMEs have different objectives. While CMEs are ordered by the defendant’s attorney to determine whether the plaintiff sustained any injuries in an accident, IMEs are ordered by the plaintiff’s attorney to assess the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries.

Learn More About Our IME/CME Services

If you’d like to know more about the independent and compulsory medical exams we offer in Sarasota, FL, contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group today—you can call us at (813) 253-2406 or email us at orthoexpert@tampaortho.com. We’ll be happy to tell you more about our practice, answer your questions, and schedule your exam.