Dr. Ernest Y Cheng, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
400 29TH ST STE 518, Oakland, CA 94609
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Counties Served
Alameda County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Ernest Y Cheng
Dr. Ernest Yadao Cheng, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist and interventional pain management specialist at East Bay Spine and Sports in Berkeley, CA. He subspecializes in non-operative spine and musculoskeletal care, interventional pain management, and sports medicine, with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2002)
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rush University Medical Center (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship, Interventional Pain Management, Rehabilitative Consultations, Emeryville, CA
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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. Ernest Y Cheng serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus 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. Ernest Y Cheng 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. Ernest Y Cheng's office located?
Dr. Ernest Y Cheng's office is located at 400 29TH ST STE 518, Oakland, CA 94609. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Ernest Y Cheng's board certifications?
Dr. Ernest Y Cheng holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified, Pain Medicine, Board Certified, Sports Medicine, Subspecialty, Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ernest Y Cheng's education and training background?
Dr. Ernest Y Cheng's training includes: DO, Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2002); Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rush University Medical Center (Chief Resident); Fellowship, Interventional Pain Management, Rehabilitative Consultations, Emeryville, CA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ernest Y Cheng have?
Dr. Ernest Y Cheng has approximately 24 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. Ernest Y Cheng serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ernest Y Cheng is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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