Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3939 ATLANTIC AVE STE 114, Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto
Dr. Nathaniel Loomis Dusto is a pain medicine physician practicing in Long Beach, CA. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2018. He completed an internal medicine internship at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2018-2019), a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at the University of California, Irvine (2019-2022), and a pain medicine fellowship at UC Irvine. He specializes in Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of Colorado School of Medicine (MD, 2018)
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Internal Medicine Internship, 2018-2019)
- University of California, Irvine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, 2019-2022)
- University of California, Irvine (Pain Medicine Fellowship)
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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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Nathaniel L Dusto 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. Nathaniel L Dusto's office located?
Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto's office is located at 3939 ATLANTIC AVE STE 114, Long Beach, CA 90807. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto's board certifications?
Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified - Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto's education and training background?
Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto's training includes: University of Colorado School of Medicine (MD, 2018); University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Internal Medicine Internship, 2018-2019); University of California, Irvine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, 2019-2022); University of California, Irvine (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. Nathaniel L Dusto have?
Dr. Nathaniel L Dusto has approximately 7 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.
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