Chiropractic Orthopedic Group of San Diego

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Welcome to Chiropractic Orthopedic Group of San Diego
Conveniently located in Kearney Mesa, Chiropractic Orthopedic Group of San Diego specializes in treating sports-related and work-related injuries as well as performing pre-employment physicals that include state-of-the-art drug and alcohol testing.

John A. Toro, DC, QME, provides a variety of therapeutic and specialty services for our clients. His proven, certified capabilities include:

Dr. Toro's oscillating massage is as invigorating as it is effective.

Rehabilitation TherapyDr. Toro's background in athletic training and physical therapy enables him to provide special exercises, equipment and hands-on healing therapies (including sophisticated chiropractic adjustments) to speed your healing process and minimize your chance of re-injury.

Nutrition & Lifestyle RecommendationsLong after the pain has gone, the programs recommended by Dr. Toro will ensure you a life of wellness. Supplements available include Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate Complex 1000mg/1000mg, to maintain healthy joints and discs.

Impairment Ratings & Functional Capacity
Dr. Toro is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) appointed by the State of California's Industrial Medical Council, so he is fully authorized to quantify your injury for your employer or insurance company.

Depositions & Witness ServicesDr. Toro can help assure you or your company rightful protection.
To learn more about Dr. John Toro and the services he offers at Chiropractic Orthopedic Group of San Diego, please browse the rest of this site and then contact us to schedule an appointment at your convenience. We look forward to serving you!

Professional Curriculum Vitae
John Abraham Toro, D.C., Q.M.E4626 Mercury Street San Diego, California 92111

Certification & Licensure
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners #56151
California Board of Chiropractic Examiners #DC-24639
Qualified Medial Examiner #916498
Candidate Board Qualified Chiropractic Orthopedist
Certified X-Ray Supervisor and Operator #RHC 142763
Certified Breath Alcohol Technician #13669
Certified in (A.M.A.) Impairment Rating Guidelines 5th edition, October 2004

Point Loma Nazarene College, San Diego, California, B.A. Degree, 1992 (Physical Therapy/Athletic Training)
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, California, D.C. Degree, 1995 Post Graduate Orthopedic Specialty Program - Three-year program

Research Methods & Case Reports - November 1995
Lumbar Spine and Pelvis: Strains and Sprains - January 1996
Discs and Internal Derangement's - February 1996
Lumbar Degeneration and Anomalies - March 1996
Disability Evaluation I - April 1996
Disability Evaluation II - May 1996
Hip, Thigh, and Knee Seminar - July 1996
Leg, Ankle, and Foot Seminar - August 1996
Exercise and Extremity Supports - September 1996
Central Nervous System: Trauma, Toxins, and Emergency States - October 1996 Central Nervous System: Infections, Tumors, Demyelinating Conditions, & Congenital Defects - November 1996
Peripheral Vascular Diseases - December 1996
Advanced Imaging - January 1997
Nonnal Variation, Anomalies & Trauma - February 1997
Arthritic, Metabolic, Endocrine, Nutritional & Vascular Disorders - March 1997 Trauma, Infections & Tumors - April 1997
Impainnent Rating/Disability Evaluation II - April 1997
Rigid & Non-Rigid Immobilization - June 1997
Rheumatology - July 1997
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation I - August 1997
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation II - September 1997
Case Management Protocols - October 1997 .
Headache: Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes - March 1999
Occupational Seminar (Med-Legal Seminar) - March 1999
Occupational Athlete (The New Millennium) ~ January 2000
Skill Really Matters: Selective Manipulative, Soft Tissue, and End-Range Loading
Mobilization Procedures of the Spine & Extremities - March 2002
No Nonsense Rehabilitation - Getting the Right Joint Right - March 2003
American Medical Association Impainnent Rating Guidelines 5th edition - June through August 2004
Best Practices For Workers' Compensation - June 2006

Private Practice, 1995-Present
Academic AppointmentOverall-in-Charge, Standardized Patient Trainer, and Examiner at Life West Test Site for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Part IV Licensing Exam), 1997Present
Member of the California Qualified Medical Examiner Test Item Writing and Review Panel, 2000
Chairperson, Post-Graduate Orthopedic Specialty Program, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, California 1996-1998
Chiropractic Case Manager, Professional Dynamics, 2003 - Present

Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, California - 1993-1995
Lecture - Industrial Injury Prevention - 1997 to Present
Faculty on the San Diego Family Physicians Association - 2002 to Present

Fellow, Academy of Forensic Industrial Chiropractic Consultants - 1998 to Present
Member, National Registry of Who's Who - 2000 to Present
Chiropractic Orthopedic Group of San Diego
John A. Toro, DC, QME

Monday & Wednesday: 8am to 1pm / 3pm to 7pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 7am to 1 pm

Chiropractic Orthopedic Group Of San Diego
Specializing In Sports & Work Related Injuries
Conveniently Located In Kearney Mesa