Dr. Steven D Feinberg, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
825 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2303
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Steven D Feinberg
Dr. Steven Feinberg is a board-certified physiatrist and pain medicine specialist practicing in Palo Alto, CA, with over 50 years of clinical experience. He is a past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University Pain Service.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of California Irvine College of Medicine (1972)
- MS, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington (1975)
- Internship, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orange County Medical Center (1972-1973)
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 Santa Clara County
Dr. Steven D Feinberg serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara 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. Steven D Feinberg 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. Steven D Feinberg's office located?
Dr. Steven D Feinberg's office is located at 825 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2303. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Steven D Feinberg's board certifications?
Dr. Steven D Feinberg holds the following board certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Steven D Feinberg's education and training background?
Dr. Steven D Feinberg's training includes: MD, University of California Irvine College of Medicine (1972); MS, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington (1975); Internship, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orange County Medical Center (1972-1973). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Steven D Feinberg have?
Dr. Steven D Feinberg has approximately 53 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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