Dr. Sonali Agarwal, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1503 MACDONALD AVE STE A, Richmond, CA 94801
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Marin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sonali Agarwal
Dr. Sonali Agarwal is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician with nearly two decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. She holds active medical licenses in multiple states including California and expanded her practice to California telemedicine through Synergex Med Group.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Health Sciences (1996)
- MD, Saba University School of Medicine (1999)
- Residency in Anesthesiology, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2000-2004)
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell Campus (2004-2005)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Synergex Med Group (California telemedicine)
- Saint Luke's Health System (former)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (former Assistant Professor)
Areas of Specialization
Languages Spoken
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
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. Sonali Agarwal serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Marin 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. Sonali Agarwal evaluate as a QME?
As a Pain Medicine QME, Dr. Sonali Agarwal evaluates workers' compensation cases involving interventional pain management, anesthesiology, independent medical examinations. 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. Sonali Agarwal's office located?
Dr. Sonali Agarwal's office is located at 1503 MACDONALD AVE STE A, Richmond, CA 94801. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Sonali Agarwal's board certifications?
Dr. Sonali Agarwal holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Anesthesiology (recertified 2016), Board Certified, Pain Medicine (recertified 2019). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sonali Agarwal's education and training background?
Dr. Sonali Agarwal's training includes: BS in Health Sciences (1996); MD, Saba University School of Medicine (1999); Residency in Anesthesiology, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2000-2004); Fellowship in Pain Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell Campus (2004-2005). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sonali Agarwal have?
Dr. Sonali Agarwal has approximately 22 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified pain medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Sonali Agarwal speak?
Dr. Sonali Agarwal speaks English and French and Hindi. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Sonali Agarwal serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Sonali Agarwal is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Marin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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