Dr. Bradley H Chesler, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
11777 BERNARDO PLAZA CT STE 200, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Bradley H Chesler
Dr. Bradley Howard Chesler is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine, practicing in Escondido, California since 1989. He was recruited by Palomar Hospital as Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services and subsequently opened his own practice. He specializes in electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCV) to evaluate weakness, numbness, and tingling for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, and peripheral neuropathy. He also uses diagnostic ultrasound to evaluate muscle and tendon problems and to assist with targeting therapeutic injections.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1985
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of California, Irvine, 1989
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. Bradley H Chesler serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento 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. Bradley H Chesler 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. Bradley H Chesler's office located?
Dr. Bradley H Chesler's office is located at 11777 BERNARDO PLAZA CT STE 200, San Diego, CA 92128. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Bradley H Chesler's board certifications?
Dr. Bradley H Chesler holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine (Subspecialty). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Bradley H Chesler's education and training background?
Dr. Bradley H Chesler's training includes: MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1985; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of California, Irvine, 1989. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Bradley H Chesler have?
Dr. Bradley H Chesler has approximately 37 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. Bradley H Chesler serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Bradley H Chesler is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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