Dr. Pooja Chopra, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3760 ATLANTIC AVE STE C, Long Beach, CA 90807
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Pooja Chopra
Dr. Pooja Chopra is a dual board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management, practicing in Newport Beach, California. She earned a combined BA/MD degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed her residency in PM&R at the University of Kentucky. She completed her fellowship in Pain Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She treats chronic pain including musculoskeletal pain, neurological pain, and cancer pain, offering individualized interventional treatment plans combining physical therapy, medication management, and interventional procedures.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA/MD (combined degree), University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2014
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Kentucky
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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. Pooja Chopra serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Ventura 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. Pooja Chopra 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. Pooja Chopra's office located?
Dr. Pooja Chopra's office is located at 3760 ATLANTIC AVE STE C, Long Beach, CA 90807. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Pooja Chopra's board certifications?
Dr. Pooja Chopra 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. Pooja Chopra's education and training background?
Dr. Pooja Chopra's training includes: BA/MD (combined degree), University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2014; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Kentucky; Fellowship in Pain Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Pooja Chopra have?
Dr. Pooja Chopra has approximately 10 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. Pooja Chopra serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Pooja Chopra is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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