Dr. Sam Ahdab, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1433 WEST MERCED AVE STE 103, West Covina, CA 91790
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sam Ahdab
Dr. Sam Ahdab is a triple board-certified physician specializing in interventional pain medicine, internal medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine at Libra Pain Care in West Covina. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and completed his pain fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Ahdab is affiliated with Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital and brings multidisciplinary diagnostic depth to Qualified Medical Examiner evaluations, with particular expertise in complex chronic pain conditions within the California workers' compensation system.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD — American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (2005)
- Residency, Internal Medicine — University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Harlingen, TX (2009-2011)
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine — University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2012)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Libra Pain Care (West Covina)
- Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital
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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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Sam Ahdab serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Sam Ahdab evaluate as a QME?
As a Pain Medicine QME, Dr. Sam Ahdab evaluates workers' compensation cases involving interventional pain medicine, internal medicine, hospice and palliative 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. Sam Ahdab's office located?
Dr. Sam Ahdab's office is located at 1433 WEST MERCED AVE STE 103, West Covina, CA 91790. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Sam Ahdab's board certifications?
Dr. Sam Ahdab holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Pain Medicine, Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Board Certified, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sam Ahdab's education and training background?
Dr. Sam Ahdab's training includes: MD — American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (2005); Residency, Internal Medicine — University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Harlingen, TX (2009-2011); Fellowship, Pain Medicine — University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2012). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sam Ahdab have?
Dr. Sam Ahdab has approximately 17 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.
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