Dr. Tania Faruque, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2831 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 111, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Tania Faruque
Dr. Tania Faruque is a double board-certified interventional pain management specialist and anesthesiologist in Escondido, California, serving the San Diego area. She was the first female pain management fellow at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is the Medical Director of Palomar Spine & Pain.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2010)
- Residency in Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2010-2014)
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2014-2015)
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. Tania Faruque serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Riverside 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. Tania Faruque 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. Tania Faruque's office located?
Dr. Tania Faruque's office is located at 2831 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 111, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Tania Faruque's board certifications?
Dr. Tania Faruque 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. Tania Faruque's education and training background?
Dr. Tania Faruque's training includes: MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2010); Residency in Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2010-2014); Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2014-2015). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Tania Faruque have?
Dr. Tania Faruque has approximately 11 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. Tania Faruque serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Tania Faruque is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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