Dr. Foad Elahi, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1313 TRAVIS BLVD STE B, Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone
Counties Served
Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Foad Elahi
Dr. Foad Elahi is the founder and Director of California Center of Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation (CCPMR) in Manteca, CA. He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He received his medical degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 1993, completed an internship in General Surgery and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at New York Medical College, and a Pain Management Fellowship through the Anesthesiology department at John Stroger Jr. Hospital at Cook County, Chicago. He practices in Manteca and Fair Oaks, California with six additional locations. He has multiple publications and has lectured extensively throughout the United States.
Education & Board Certifications
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (MD, 1993)
- New York Medical College (General Surgery Internship)
- New York Medical College (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency)
- John Stroger Jr. Hospital at Cook County, Chicago (Pain Management 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. Foad Elahi serves workers' compensation cases in Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer 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. Foad Elahi 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. Foad Elahi's office located?
Dr. Foad Elahi's office is located at 1313 TRAVIS BLVD STE B, Fairfield, CA 94533. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Solano County.
What are Dr. Foad Elahi's board certifications?
Dr. Foad Elahi 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. Foad Elahi's education and training background?
Dr. Foad Elahi's training includes: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (MD, 1993); New York Medical College (General Surgery Internship); New York Medical College (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency); John Stroger Jr. Hospital at Cook County, Chicago (Pain Management 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. Foad Elahi have?
Dr. Foad Elahi has approximately 25 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. Foad Elahi serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Foad Elahi is available for QME evaluations in Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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