Dr. Syd Shaber

After serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, veteran Syd Shaber went on to graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara as a Dean’s Scholar, and then became a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine after studying at the California College of Podiatric Medicine. As part of his medical residency, Dr. Syd Shaber elected to continue assisting the armed services, working, among other hospitals, at the Letterman Army Medical Center. Dr. Syd Shaber also worked in academia as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Podiatric Surgery.

At the Accurate Medical Assessment Rating Center, Dr. Syd Shaber utilizes his knowledge to lead a team helping patients suffering from work related injuries. Determining the extent of impairment over work-related capacity and activities of daily life, Dr. Syd Shaber team prepares reports that play an essential role in ensuring that injured individuals receive full compensation and benefits under the California workers’ compensation system. Without the Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) that Dr. Syd Shaber and his colleagues prepare, many injured individuals would receive inadequate compensation for their injuries or, under new state statutes and court decisions, even face potential failure of their workers’ compensation suits.

Dr. Syd Shaber has also contributes to his community as an active member of the Rotary International and the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2001. As a volunteer for Flying Doctors of America, Dr. Syd Shaber has joined with over 7,000 other medical professionals to provide free, high-quality medical care to needy patients in Mexico, Central America, and Latin America. Dr. Syd Shaber is married and a father of two children.