SME Founder, Dr. Steven N. Brourman, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, has unsurpassed experience as a QME, AME, and IME, and carefully screens all doctors to ensure that they are highly knowledgeable, dedicated to providing top-notch reports, and understand the subtleties and issues in each claim. With over 30 years of clinical practice, he has performed thousands of orthopedic surgeries and evaluated countless numbers of injured workers in California. Dr. Brourman and his staff are dedicated to the well-being of each and every patient, treating them with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Chad has been instrumental in shaping SME from the very beginning. Before joining SME, Chad spent 9 years in real estate commercial banking and 11 years with a privately-held real estate investment company. Chad is known for his relationship-oriented approach and team-building skills, always aiming to develop long-term relationships to meet their business and professional needs. Chad's extensive experience and forward thinking continue to drive SME's success, ensuring we deliver the best services to our clients.
Todd brings over 20 years of experience as a Chiropractor, during which he successfully ran his own practice and served as a QME, AME, and worked on countless SIBTF cases. For the past 15 years, Todd has held high-level executive positions in various Med-Legal groups. His background as a physician gives him a unique perspective at the management level, allowing him to share invaluable knowledge and provide expert training. We are extremely fortunate to have him leading our team and guiding our doctors.
Since 1995, Claudia has been an integral part of our team, originally working alongside Dr. Brourman in his medical practice. As Dr. Brourman transitioned to Med-Legal work and founded Sharp Medical Evaluators, Claudia continued to play a pivotal role, overseeing the intricate details of our processes. Her commitment to excellence and understanding of our work make her an invaluable asset to our team. We are incredibly grateful to have Claudia guiding our operations.
Alexis holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and brings a wealth of experience to our team. Though she is relatively new to the Med-Legal space, Alexis has honed her skills as an Executive Account Manager in Healthcare Staffing. With her extensive background in Insurance and Marketing, she is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to drive growth and spearhead new initiatives within our organization.