QME Certified

Dr. Rishi R Agarwal, MD

Pain Medicine

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Office Address

215 N MARENGO AVE STE 115, Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone

(626) 514-1188

Counties Served

Los Angeles County

Credential

MD — QME Certified

About Dr. Rishi R Agarwal

Dr. Rishi Raj Agarwal is a dual board-certified pain medicine and anesthesiology specialist who founded Ascension Pain Specialists, with his primary practice in Pasadena, California. He earned his medical degree from UC San Diego, completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Florida, and pursued a pain medicine fellowship at Northwestern University, contributing to peer-reviewed publications throughout his training. Dr. Agarwal holds active medical licenses in California, Florida, and Georgia, and brings interventional pain management expertise to medicolegal evaluations of chronic pain, spinal disorders, and complex regional pain syndrome in the workers’ compensation setting.

Education & Board Certifications

MD — UC San Diego School of Medicine
Residency, Anesthesiology — University of Florida
Fellowship, Pain Medicine — Northwestern University

Board Certified, Pain Medicine Board Certified, Anesthesiology

Hospital & Practice Affiliations

Ascension Pain Specialists (Founder)
Huntington Health

Areas of Specialization

Interventional Pain Management Chronic Pain Spinal Pain

Languages Spoken

English

About Pain Medicine QME Evaluations

Pain Medicine QME evaluations focus on chronic pain conditions resulting from workplace injuries, including complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, and neuropathic pain. The evaluating pain specialist determines whether ongoing pain is causally related to the industrial injury and assesses functional limitations.

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

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Chronic Low Back Pain Neuropathic Pain Myofascial Pain Syndrome Fibromyalgia

Workers' Compensation in Los Angeles County

Dr. Rishi R Agarwal serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.

Los Angeles County Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does Dr. Rishi R Agarwal evaluate as a QME?

As a Pain Medicine QME, Dr. Rishi R Agarwal evaluates workers' compensation cases involving interventional pain management, chronic pain, spinal pain. 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. Rishi R Agarwal's office located?

Dr. Rishi R Agarwal's office is located at 215 N MARENGO AVE STE 115, Pasadena, CA 91101. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.

What are Dr. Rishi R Agarwal's board certifications?

Dr. Rishi R Agarwal holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Pain Medicine, Board Certified, Anesthesiology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.

What is Dr. Rishi R Agarwal's education and training background?

Dr. Rishi R Agarwal's training includes: MD — UC San Diego School of Medicine; Residency, Anesthesiology — University of Florida; Fellowship, Pain Medicine — Northwestern University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.

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