Dr. Daniel Alves, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
819 AUTO CENTER DR, Palmdale, CA 93551-4599
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Daniel Alves
Dr. Daniel Alves, MD, MPH, is a board-certified pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist practicing in Palmdale, California. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University and a Master of Public Health, completed his PM&R residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he served as Chief Resident, and pursued a Pain Medicine fellowship at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Alves treats complex acute and chronic pain syndromes including spinal disorders, joint pain, and complex regional pain syndrome, utilizing advanced interventional techniques such as spinal cord stimulation, nerve blocks, and implantable drug delivery systems. His dual board certification and fellowship training at a top-tier academic center position him as a highly qualified examiner for workers' compensation pain medicine evaluations in the Antelope Valley region.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD — Loma Linda University (1996)
- MPH — Loma Linda University
- Residency — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin (Chief Resident)
- Residency — Pediatrics, Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium (1996-1997)
- Fellowship — Pain Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (2007-2008)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Universal Pain Management
- Premier Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Daniel Alves 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. Daniel Alves evaluate as a QME?
As a Pain Medicine QME, Dr. Daniel Alves evaluates workers' compensation cases involving chronic pain management, spinal cord stimulation, complex regional pain syndrome, interventional pain procedures, and related conditions. 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. Daniel Alves's office located?
Dr. Daniel Alves's office is located at 819 AUTO CENTER DR, Palmdale, CA 93551-4599. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Daniel Alves's board certifications?
Dr. Daniel Alves holds the following board certifications: Board Certified — Pain Medicine, Board Certified — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Daniel Alves's education and training background?
Dr. Daniel Alves's training includes: MD — Loma Linda University (1996); MPH — Loma Linda University; Residency — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin (Chief Resident); Residency — Pediatrics, Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium (1996-1997); Fellowship — Pain Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (2007-2008). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Daniel Alves have?
Dr. Daniel Alves has approximately 30 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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