Dr. Brett Fink has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with exam locations in California in the specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery.

SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 — Brett Fink, MD, QME is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He also served our country as a Battalion Surgeon during Desert Storm. 

In addition, Dr. Fink has spent time as a researcher, educator, and author, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbooks. He has pioneered techniques in hammertoe repair and is a sought-after expert in orthopedic surgery.

Dr Brett Fink

As a member of The Guardian Group, his QME evaluation and report process focuses on the following:

  • Concise reporting

  • Fair and objective analysis

  • Clear explanations of apportionment and causation

  • Conclusions based on medical evidence

  • Timely MMI classifications

Additionally, he has registered QME exam locations in the following cities:

  • Sacramento

  • Elk Grove

  • Folsom

  • Madera

  • Hanford

  • Bakersfield

  • Woodland

  • Manteca

  • Porterville

  • Selma

Dr. Fink earned his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his surgical internship at the same institution and specialized in Orthopedic Surgery as a resident at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia. Furthermore, he furthered his training with a fellowship at Boston University and holds an MBA from the Kelley Business School in Indiana.

In his spare time, he trains service dogs for people with disabilities and volunteers at the Hamilton County Humane Society.

The Guardian Group is a leader in Qualified Medical Evaluations and SIBTF cases in the State of California. As a result, it is the evaluator of choice for attorneys, claims adjusters, and injured workers seeking a just and timely resolution.

Schedule a QME Evaluation with Brett Fink, MD, QME

If you are an attorney, claims adjuster, employer, or legal professional seeking a Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) for an orthopedic case, Brett R. Fink, MD, QME is now available at multiple locations across California. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle conditions, Dr. Fink provides clear, evidence-based evaluations that support fair and efficient claim resolutions.

To schedule an appointment or obtain further information, please contact:

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