Dr. Heechin Chae, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
4400 KELLER AVE STE 250, Oakland, CA 94605
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Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Heechin Chae
Dr. Heechin Chae is a quadruple board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Functional Medicine. He serves as Medical Director of Institutes of Health, which treats injured workers with chronic pain and brain injuries in California locations including San Diego, Riverside, and El Centro. He is former Medical Director of the Pain Management Program and Brain Injury Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (Harvard Medical School Department of PM&R), where he spent 13 years. He previously served as Chair of the Department of PM&R at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Associate Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He also established an Interdisciplinary TBI Center for Active Duty Service members at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. He is affiliated with Scripps AMG in California and is a recognized speaker on traumatic brain injuries in workers' compensation.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1994
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. Heechin Chae serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer 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. Heechin Chae 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. Heechin Chae's office located?
Dr. Heechin Chae's office is located at 4400 KELLER AVE STE 250, Oakland, CA 94605. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Heechin Chae's board certifications?
Dr. Heechin Chae holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Functional Medicine, Medical Acupuncture. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Heechin Chae's education and training background?
Dr. Heechin Chae's training includes: MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1994. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Heechin Chae have?
Dr. Heechin Chae has approximately 32 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. Heechin Chae serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Heechin Chae is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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