Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
9090 MILLIKEN AVE STE 140, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone
Counties Served
San Bernardino County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith
Dr. Sarah Buenviaje-Smith, MD is a board-certified pain medicine specialist and anesthesiologist practicing in Apple Valley and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. She has over 28 years of diverse experience in anesthesiology and pain management. She creates customized pain management plans that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. She also specializes in Hospice & Palliative Medicine. She completed her Pain Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, MCP Hahnemann University College of Medicine (1996)
- Pain Medicine Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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 San Bernardino County
Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith serves workers' compensation cases in San Bernardino 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. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith 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. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith's office located?
Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith's office is located at 9090 MILLIKEN AVE STE 140, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Bernardino County.
What are Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith's board certifications?
Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith holds the following board certifications: Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine - American Board of Anesthesiology, Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith's education and training background?
Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith's training includes: MD, MCP Hahnemann University College of Medicine (1996); Pain Medicine Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith have?
Dr. Sarah L Buenviaje-smith has approximately 28 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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