Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2000 EMBARCADERO STE 200, Oakland, CA 94606
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu
Dr. Ogoegbunam (Ogo) Agubuzu is a physiatrist and pain medicine specialist in Palo Alto, California, specializing in non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments for spine disorders. He completed his fellowship in pain medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2013)
- Internship in Internal Medicine, UC San Francisco/Fresno (2013-2014)
- Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine (2014-2017)
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine (2017-2018)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Stanford Hospital
- Sequoia Hospital
- El Camino Hospital
- Surgery Center Palo Alto
- Surgery Center San Carlos
- Sutter Health
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. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno 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. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu evaluate as a QME?
As a Pain Medicine QME, Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu evaluates workers' compensation cases involving interventional pain medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, spine disorders, neuromodulation. 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. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu's office located?
Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu's office is located at 2000 EMBARCADERO STE 200, Oakland, CA 94606. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 9 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu's board certifications?
Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu's education and training background?
Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu's training includes: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2013); Internship in Internal Medicine, UC San Francisco/Fresno (2013-2014); Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine (2014-2017); Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine (2017-2018). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu have?
Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu has approximately 8 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.
Which counties does Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ogoegbunam Agubuzu is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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