Dr. Hripsime Avagyan, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
6851 LENNOX AVE, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Hripsime Avagyan
Dr. Hripsime Avagyan, DO, is the founder of Greater LA Pain Specialists, practicing in Reseda and Valley Village, CA. She is double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, specializing in interventional pain medicine with both conservative and interventional treatment approaches for chronic pain.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (graduated top 10% with high honors)
- Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Texas (4 years)
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center
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. Hripsime Avagyan 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. Hripsime Avagyan 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. Hripsime Avagyan's office located?
Dr. Hripsime Avagyan's office is located at 6851 LENNOX AVE, Van Nuys, CA 91405. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Hripsime Avagyan's board certifications?
Dr. Hripsime Avagyan holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Anesthesiology, Board Certified, Pain Medicine, QME - Qualified Medical Evaluator. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Hripsime Avagyan's education and training background?
Dr. Hripsime Avagyan's training includes: DO, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (graduated top 10% with high honors); Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Texas (4 years); Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Loma Linda University 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. Hripsime Avagyan have?
Dr. Hripsime Avagyan has approximately 13 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.
What languages does Dr. Hripsime Avagyan speak?
Dr. Hripsime Avagyan speaks English and Armenian and Russian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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