Dr. Fred L Cohen, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1303 A ST, Hayward, CA 94541
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Fred L Cohen
Dr. Fred E. Cohen is an internal medicine physician practicing in San Francisco, CA. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1984 and has over 40 years of clinical experience. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and is affiliated with headache and pain management. His office is located at 345 California Street, Suite 3300, San Francisco, CA.
Education & Board Certifications
- Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, 1984)
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. Fred L Cohen serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento 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. Fred L Cohen 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. Fred L Cohen's office located?
Dr. Fred L Cohen's office is located at 1303 A ST, Hayward, CA 94541. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Fred L Cohen's board certifications?
Dr. Fred L Cohen holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Fred L Cohen's education and training background?
Dr. Fred L Cohen's training includes: Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, 1984). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Fred L Cohen have?
Dr. Fred L Cohen has approximately 41 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. Fred L Cohen serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Fred L Cohen is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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