Dr. Hamilton T Chen, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2840 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 465, Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Hamilton T Chen
Dr. Hamilton Chen is a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Comprehensive Pain Medicine at University Pain Consultants in Riverside, California. He completed his residency at UC Irvine where he was named Chief Resident, followed by an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship also at UC Irvine. Prior to joining University Pain Consultants, he was one of the founding physicians of the UC Riverside comprehensive pain management clinic. He strongly believes in multidisciplinary care through physical therapy, psychotherapy, medication, and interventional procedures to optimize patient outcomes. He holds QME and CIME designations for medical-legal evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, 2009
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of California, Irvine (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine (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 Served Counties
Dr. Hamilton T Chen serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Hamilton T Chen 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. Hamilton T Chen's office located?
Dr. Hamilton T Chen's office is located at 2840 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 465, Long Beach, CA 90806. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Hamilton T Chen's board certifications?
Dr. Hamilton T Chen holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, QME (Qualified Medical Examiner), CIME (Certified Independent Medical Examiner). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Hamilton T Chen's education and training background?
Dr. Hamilton T Chen's training includes: MD, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, 2009; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of California, Irvine (Chief Resident); Fellowship in Pain Medicine (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. Hamilton T Chen have?
Dr. Hamilton T Chen has approximately 15 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. Hamilton T Chen serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Hamilton T Chen is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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