Dr. Murad M Arif, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
24594 SUNNYMEAD BLVD, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Phone
Counties Served
Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Murad M Arif
Dr. Murad Arif, MD is a triple board-certified, fellowship-trained Pain Medicine physician practicing in Murrieta, CA. He specializes in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and addiction medicine. Dr. Arif utilizes a comprehensive approach to the management of acute and chronic pain including interventional procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, and regenerative medicine treatments. He served as chief resident at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Indiana University School of Medicine (2015)
- Anesthesiology Residency, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Chief Resident)
- Pain Medicine Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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 Riverside County
Dr. Murad M Arif serves workers' compensation cases in 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. Murad M Arif 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. Murad M Arif's office located?
Dr. Murad M Arif's office is located at 24594 SUNNYMEAD BLVD, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Riverside County.
What are Dr. Murad M Arif's board certifications?
Dr. Murad M Arif holds the following board certifications: Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine) - American Board of Anesthesiology, Addiction Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Murad M Arif's education and training background?
Dr. Murad M Arif's training includes: MD, Indiana University School of Medicine (2015); Anesthesiology Residency, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Chief Resident); Pain Medicine Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Murad M Arif have?
Dr. Murad M Arif 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.
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