Dr. Paul Choi, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3156 VISTA WAY STE 160, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Paul Choi
Dr. Paul Choi is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician practicing in Irvine and Huntington Beach, California. He specializes in the treatment of acute pain, cancer pain, and chronic pain conditions. He is affiliated with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and Specialty Surgical Center of Irvine. He completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Washington.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Ross University School of Medicine, 2007
- Residency in Anesthesiology, University of Washington, 2010-2012
Languages Spoken
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. Paul Choi serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Paul Choi 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. Paul Choi's office located?
Dr. Paul Choi's office is located at 3156 VISTA WAY STE 160, Oceanside, CA 92056. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Paul Choi's board certifications?
Dr. Paul Choi holds the following board certifications: Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Paul Choi's education and training background?
Dr. Paul Choi's training includes: MD, Ross University School of Medicine, 2007; Residency in Anesthesiology, University of Washington, 2010-2012. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Paul Choi have?
Dr. Paul Choi has approximately 18 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.
What languages does Dr. Paul Choi speak?
Dr. Paul Choi speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Paul Choi serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Paul Choi is available for QME evaluations in San Diego 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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