Question 1

What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME)?

Accepted Answer

An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a medical evaluation performed by a neutral, board-certified physician who has no prior treatment relationship with the patient. The purpose is to provide an objective, unbiased medical opinion on diagnosis, causation, treatment appropriateness, work-relatedness, and functional capacity. IMEs are used in workers compensation, personal injury litigation, disability adjudications, and insurance claim disputes.

Question 2

Who performs the evaluations at Metrix Medical and Consulting?

Accepted Answer

All services are provided personally by Dr. Babatunde Onamusi, MD, MPH, a board-certified Occupational and Environmental Medicine physician with over 25 years of IME, disability evaluation, and occupational health experience in Ohio. There are no associate physicians or contracted examiners — every report is authored by Dr. Onamusi.

Question 3

What areas of Ohio does Metrix Medical serve?

Accepted Answer

Metrix Medical provides statewide IME and evaluation coverage across Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo. The administrative office is located at 904 N Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805. Call 419-222-9410 to confirm availability at a specific location.

Question 4

How long does it take to receive an IME report?

Accepted Answer

For standard cases, IME reports are typically completed within 7 to 14 business days of the examination date. Rush turnaround may be available for time-sensitive litigation or administrative deadlines.

Question 5

What is a Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) rating?

Accepted Answer

A Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) rating is a standardized medical assessment that quantifies permanent functional loss using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The resulting percentage rating is used in workers compensation and disability proceedings to determine compensation and support claim settlements.

ANSWERS YOU NEED.
CLARITY YOU CAN COUNT ON.

Find answers to the most common questions about our IME services, evaluation process, occupational medicine expertise, and statewide concierge evaluations.

What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME)?

Who is Dr. Babatunde Onamusi and what qualifies him to perform IMEs?

What types of cases does Metrix Medical accept for IME services?

How long does it take to receive a completed IME report?

Do you perform IMEs for both plaintiff and defense attorneys?

What geographic areas in Ohio does Metrix Medical serve?

What is a Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) rating and why does it matter?

What is a Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) evaluation?

What is the difference between an IME and a treating physician's evaluation?

What should an attorney, employer, insurer, or administrator send when requesting an IME?

Do you perform medical file reviews without an in-person examination?

What is an FMLA Medical Assessment and when is one needed?

Do you provide treatment for work-related injuries?

Do you handle Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IMEs?

Is all work performed personally by Dr. Onamusi?

Do you see both injuries or offer same - day care?

What makes Dr. Onamusi’s IME reports defensible in legal or administrative proceedings?

How do I schedule an evaluation or request a consultation?

What industries and sectors does Metrix Medical commonly serve?

What is occupational and environmental medicine, and why does it matter for IMEs?

Contact Dr Onamusi

ANSWERS YOU NEED. CLARITY YOU CAN COUNT ON.

Find answers to the most common questions about our IME services, evaluation process, occupational medicine expertise, and statewide concierge evaluations.

What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME)?

Who is Dr. Babatunde Onamusi and what qualifies him to perform IMEs?

What types of cases does Metrix Medical accept for IME services?

How long does it take to receive a completed IME report?

Do you perform IMEs for both plaintiff and defense attorneys?

What geographic areas in Ohio does Metrix Medical serve?

What is a Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) rating and why does it matter?

What is a Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) evaluation?

What is the difference between an IME and a treating physician's evaluation?

What should an attorney, employer, insurer, or administrator send when requesting an IME?

Do you perform medical file reviews without an in-person examination?

What is an FMLA Medical Assessment and when is one needed?

Do you provide treatment for work-related injuries?

Do you handle Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IMEs?

Is all work performed personally by Dr. Onamusi?

Do you see both injuries or offer same - day care?

What makes Dr. Onamusi’s IME reports defensible in legal or administrative proceedings?

How do I schedule an evaluation or request a consultation?

What industries and sectors does Metrix Medical commonly serve?

What is occupational and environmental medicine, and why does it matter for IMEs?

Contact Dr Onamusi

ANSWERS YOU NEED.
CLARITY YOU CAN COUNT ON.