Dr. Perminder J Bhatia, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
736 E BULLARD AVE STE 101, Fresno, CA 93710-5473
Phone
Counties Served
Fresno County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Perminder J Bhatia
Dr. Perminder Bhatia is a board-certified neurologist and the director of Neuro Pain Medical Center in Fresno, California, with over 25 years of experience serving the Central Valley and greater Los Angeles regions. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) providing expert neurological assessments for workers' compensation cases. Dr. Bhatia specializes in pain medicine, vascular neurology, cerebrovascular disease, and serves as a principal investigator for clinical research trials in neurology.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Government Medical College, Amritsar, India, 1988
- Internship, Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, 1993
- Residency, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1994
- Residency, State University of New York (Buffalo), 1997
Languages Spoken
About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment.
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 Fresno County
Dr. Perminder J Bhatia serves workers' compensation cases in Fresno 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. Perminder J Bhatia evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Perminder J Bhatia's office located?
Dr. Perminder J Bhatia's office is located at 736 E BULLARD AVE STE 101, Fresno, CA 93710-5473. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Fresno County.
What are Dr. Perminder J Bhatia's board certifications?
Dr. Perminder J Bhatia holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2000. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Perminder J Bhatia's education and training background?
Dr. Perminder J Bhatia's training includes: MD, Government Medical College, Amritsar, India, 1988; Internship, Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, 1993; Residency, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1994; Residency, State University of New York (Buffalo), 1997. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Perminder J Bhatia have?
Dr. Perminder J Bhatia has approximately 28 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Perminder J Bhatia speak?
Dr. Perminder J Bhatia speaks English and Hindi and Punjabi and Spanish and Urdu. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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