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Dr. Nader Achackzad, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Office Address

393 BLOSSOM HILL RD STE 2106, San Jose, CA 95123

Counties Served

Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, Monterey County

Credential

MD — QME Certified

About Dr. Nader Achackzad

Dr. Nader Achackzad is a pain medicine and interventional pain management specialist practicing in Santa Clara, California. He received his medical degree from Kabul University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for over 20 years, creating customized pain management plans including therapy, medication management, and minimally invasive procedures.

Education & Board Certifications

  • MD - Kabul University Faculty of Medicine
Pain Medicine Interventional Pain Medicine

Areas of Specialization

Pain Medicine Interventional Pain Medicine

Languages Spoken

English Persian

About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.

Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.

Common Conditions Evaluated

Workers' Compensation in Served Counties

Dr. Nader Achackzad serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, Monterey County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does Dr. Nader Achackzad evaluate as a QME?

As a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME, Dr. Nader Achackzad evaluates workers' compensation cases involving pain medicine, interventional pain medicine. Each evaluation includes a comprehensive record review, clinical examination, and a detailed report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides 5th Edition (2001).

Where is Dr. Nader Achackzad's office located?

Dr. Nader Achackzad's office is located at 393 BLOSSOM HILL RD STE 2106, San Jose, CA 95123. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Santa Clara County.

What are Dr. Nader Achackzad's board certifications?

Dr. Nader Achackzad holds the following board certifications: Pain Medicine, Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.

What is Dr. Nader Achackzad's education and training background?

Dr. Nader Achackzad's training includes: MD - Kabul University Faculty of Medicine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.

How many years of experience does Dr. Nader Achackzad have?

Dr. Nader Achackzad has approximately 20 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.

What languages does Dr. Nader Achackzad speak?

Dr. Nader Achackzad speaks English and Persian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.

Which counties does Dr. Nader Achackzad serve for QME evaluations?

Dr. Nader Achackzad is available for QME evaluations in Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.

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