Dr. Foead Geula, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1055 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1930, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Foead Geula
Dr. Foead Geula is a dual board-certified interventional pain management physician and the founder and medical director of the Southern California Pain Institute. He holds an appointment as an Expert Reviewer for the California Medical Board and received the Physician Recognition Award from the American Medical Association.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2004)
- Internship, Internal Medicine, UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles (2004-2005)
- Residency, Anesthesiology, University of California San Francisco
- Fellowship, Pain Management, University of California San Francisco
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. Foead Geula serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino 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. Foead Geula 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. Foead Geula's office located?
Dr. Foead Geula's office is located at 1055 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1930, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Foead Geula's board certifications?
Dr. Foead Geula holds the following board certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine Subspecialty Certification (Anesthesiology). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Foead Geula's education and training background?
Dr. Foead Geula's training includes: MD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2004); Internship, Internal Medicine, UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles (2004-2005); Residency, Anesthesiology, University of California San Francisco; Fellowship, Pain Management, University of California San Francisco. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Foead Geula have?
Dr. Foead Geula has approximately 22 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.
What languages does Dr. Foead Geula speak?
Dr. Foead Geula speaks English and Spanish and Farsi. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Foead Geula serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Foead Geula is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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