Dr. Ryan E Derby, MD
Pain Medicine
Submit records to this physician
Create a IMEPro account to get started
Office Address
4400 KELLER AVE STE 250, Oakland, CA 94605
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ryan E Derby
Dr. Ryan Edward Derby is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist affiliated with Stanford Health Care in Stanford, CA. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He holds a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at Stanford University. He is board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, including Interventional Pain Medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of Utah School of Medicine (MD)
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. Ryan E Derby serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin 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. Ryan E Derby 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. Ryan E Derby's office located?
Dr. Ryan E Derby's office is located at 4400 KELLER AVE STE 250, Oakland, CA 94605. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Ryan E Derby's board certifications?
Dr. Ryan E Derby holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Anesthesiology, Board Certified - Pain Medicine, Board Certified - Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ryan E Derby's education and training background?
Dr. Ryan E Derby's training includes: University of Utah School of Medicine (MD). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ryan E Derby have?
Dr. Ryan E Derby has approximately 20 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. Ryan E Derby serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ryan E Derby is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
View all Pain Medicine QME Physicians
179 physicians across California
Similar Pain Medicine QME Physicians in Alameda County
Related QME Specialties
Are you Dr. Ryan E Derby?
Claim your profile to showcase your expertise, display turnaround times, and receive evaluation requests directly through IMEPro.
Claim Your ProfileFree — takes less than 2 minutes
Looking for a Pain Medicine Physician?
Browse Verified Pro Pain Medicine physicians with verified turnaround times and one-click scheduling.
Browse Verified Pro PhysiciansCounties Served