Dr. Raj D Desai, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
11820 DOWNEY AVE, Downey, CA 90241
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Raj D Desai
Dr. Raj Desai is a double board-certified interventional pain physician practicing in the greater Los Angeles area. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Antigua, completed an internal medicine internship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, served as resident and chief resident at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, and completed a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He specializes in minimally invasive pain management techniques including nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. He practices at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists with offices throughout the LA area.
Education & Board Certifications
- American University of Antigua (MD)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Internal Medicine Internship)
- Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (PM&R Residency, Chief Resident)
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Pain Medicine Fellowship)
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. Raj D Desai serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Solano County, Sacramento 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. Raj D Desai 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. Raj D Desai's office located?
Dr. Raj D Desai's office is located at 11820 DOWNEY AVE, Downey, CA 90241. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Raj D Desai's board certifications?
Dr. Raj D Desai holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 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. Raj D Desai's education and training background?
Dr. Raj D Desai's training includes: American University of Antigua (MD); Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Internal Medicine Internship); Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (PM&R Residency, Chief Resident); University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Pain Medicine Fellowship). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Raj D Desai have?
Dr. Raj D Desai 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. Raj D Desai serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Raj D Desai is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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