Dr. John T Chan, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2 SCRIPPS DR STE 105, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone
Counties Served
Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. John T Chan
Dr. John Thomas Chan is a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine at Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center in the Sacramento area. He completed his pain medicine fellowship at UCLA and his residency in PM&R at Stanford University. He earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine and a double major in molecular and cell biology and nutritional science from UC Berkeley. He has presented internationally on interventional spine care and published in the areas of spine intervention outcomes, chronic pain management, and lifestyle medicine. He specializes in interventional procedures including epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulation, and ultrasound-guided nerve and joint injections.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS (double major, Molecular & Cell Biology and Nutritional Science), University of California, Berkeley
- MD, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford University
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, UCLA
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. John T Chan serves workers' compensation cases in 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. John T Chan 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. John T Chan's office located?
Dr. John T Chan's office is located at 2 SCRIPPS DR STE 105, Sacramento, CA 95825. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Sacramento County.
What are Dr. John T Chan's board certifications?
Dr. John T Chan holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. John T Chan's education and training background?
Dr. John T Chan's training includes: BS (double major, Molecular & Cell Biology and Nutritional Science), University of California, Berkeley; MD, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford University; Fellowship in Pain Medicine, UCLA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. John T Chan serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. John T Chan is available for QME evaluations in 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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