American Health Council Names Dr. Peter Blumenthal to Board of Physicians

Dr. Peter Blumenthal, New Jersey Regional Medical Director at IMX Medical Management Services, Inc. and Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, has been elected by the American Health Council for his 48 years of contributions in healthcare, including 13 years in his current role. A Certified Independent Medical Examiner, the AHC is proud to showcase Dr. Blumenthal’s expertise in evidence-based and fair Independent Medical Exams.

After graduating from the Medical School of The University of Bonn (MD, 1970) and obtaining an academic Doctorate Degree with a dissertation in biochemistry (Dr. med, 1975) he received an MPH in Occupational Medicine from Rutgers RWJ Medical School (1997).  Dr. Blumenthal has held a Fellowships in Clinical Pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine (1975), as well as a Clinical Pharmacokinetics Fellowship at SUNY Buffalo (1977).

Dr. Blumenthal has attained the rank of Fellow of three specialty colleges: The American College of Clinical Pharmacology, The American College of Preventive Medicine, and The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is the Treasurer of The Medical Society of New Jersey.

At IMX Medical Management Services, Inc. Dr. Blumenthal partakes in daily responsibilities, including conducting independent medical exams in trauma and toxic exposure cases and medical or legal malpractice.   He mentors fellow examiners and teaches continuous medical and legal education classes.

Dr. Blumenthal became involved in his current profession after being an Emergency Physician for 18 years, with an extensive Pharmacology and Toxicology background. This allowed him to be well-versed in injury prevention and care. He attributes his success to being practical and having a way with words, as well as making an impact on public advocacy.

Dr. Blumenthal served as Speaker of the House of Delegates for the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2004-05), and credits himself with coining the motto of the College, “Occ Docs Rock.”  He is a Past President of the Essex County Medical Society (2003-04). Dr. Blumenthal is honored to have been presented with a scholarship from The German Government to attend Medical School, along with The Distinguished Healthcare Service Award and The Russell C. Hill Award of the Boy Scouts of America.

Within the next 5 years, Dr. Blumenthal plans on continuing to share his work with new trainees. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, while dedicating charitable time for The Boy Scouts of America, New Jersey Kids Chance, and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Peter Blumenthal

M.D.

New Jersey Regional Medical Director at IMX Medical Management Services

  • IMX Medical Management Services is a national medical consulting company, which specializes in Independent Medical Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Medical Record Reviews and Occupational Health Services. They recruit, credential, coordinate, schedule and deliver quality reports on these medical services throughout the United States. IMX Medical Management Services recruits only highly qualified Board-Certified Physicians for Medical Evaluations and Medical Record Reviews, and Physical and Occupational Therapists for Functional Capacity Evaluations.

Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. Nearly 69,000 students and 22,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
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