Dr. Aaron T Arel, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
6820 LA TIJERA BLVD STE 217, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Aaron T Arel
Dr. Aaron Todd Arel, DO, is a physiatrist and pain management specialist formerly practicing in La Mirada, CA at Healthpointe. He subspecializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, with clinical focus on interventional pain management and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton Campus (2017)
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of Texas
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. Aaron T Arel serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Aaron T Arel evaluate as a QME?
A Pain Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Aaron T Arel's office located?
Dr. Aaron T Arel's office is located at 6820 LA TIJERA BLVD STE 217, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Aaron T Arel's board certifications?
Dr. Aaron T Arel holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & 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. Aaron T Arel's education and training background?
Dr. Aaron T Arel's training includes: DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton Campus (2017); Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Hospital; Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of Texas. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Aaron T Arel have?
Dr. Aaron T Arel has approximately 9 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. Aaron T Arel serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Aaron T Arel is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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