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Medical File Reviews in Ohio — Expert Opinion Without an Examination
What Is a Medical File Review?
A medical file review is a service in which a physician reviews submitted medical records, imaging reports, diagnostic findings, and prior evaluations to render a written medical opinion — without conducting an in-person physical examination of the claimant. The reviewing physician analyzes the documentation and provides conclusions on specific clinical questions posed by the referring party.
When Is a File Review Appropriate?
When the claimant is unavailable or unwilling to attend an in-person examination, when the primary questions involve causation or treatment appropriateness rather than current functional status, when a cost-effective and faster alternative to a full IME is needed, for utilization review of proposed or ongoing treatment, or for second-opinion purposes on diagnosis and treatment plans.
What Dr. Onamusi's File Reviews Cover
Causation analysis — whether the condition is related to the claimed injury or exposure, treatment appropriateness — whether care received or proposed is medically necessary and guideline-consistent, diagnostic validity — whether the diagnosis is supported by the objective findings in the record, impairment and functional limitations based on documented findings, and consistency analysis — whether the claimant's reported symptoms are consistent with the objective medical evidence.
Request a Medical File Review
Submit your records through the secure upload portal on this website or contact the office at (419) 222-9410. File reviews are typically completed faster than full IMEs and are available statewide regardless of the claimant's location.
904 N Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805
419-222-9410
419-222-6175