Dr. Eric Y Chang, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1120 W LA VETA AVE STE 300, Orange, CA 92868-4246
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Eric Y Chang
Dr. Eric Y. Chang is an interventional physiatrist at Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center in Orange, California, specializing in rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and wellness. He is board certified in both Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has particular expertise in treating patients with compression fractures, sciatica, neuropathy, spasticity, myofascial pain, and scoliosis, as well as nonoperative neck and low back pain. He performs advanced procedures including spinal cord stimulators, intrathecal drug delivery pumps, electromyography, and regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Yale University
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UCLA / VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine (Anesthesia-based, ACGME), University of California, Irvine
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 Orange County
Dr. Eric Y Chang serves workers' compensation cases in Orange 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. Eric Y Chang 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. Eric Y Chang's office located?
Dr. Eric Y Chang's office is located at 1120 W LA VETA AVE STE 300, Orange, CA 92868-4246. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. Eric Y Chang's board certifications?
Dr. Eric Y Chang 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. Eric Y Chang's education and training background?
Dr. Eric Y Chang's training includes: BS, Yale University; MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UCLA / VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System; Fellowship in Pain Medicine (Anesthesia-based, ACGME), University of California, Irvine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Eric Y Chang have?
Dr. Eric Y Chang has approximately 19 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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