Dr. Douglas Grant, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
450 N WIGET LN, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2408
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Douglas Grant
Dr. Douglas Grant is a board-certified physiatrist and pain medicine specialist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA, with over 25 years of experience. He is affiliated with Sutter Health and John Muir Health, specializing in interventional pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (1998)
- Internship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maimonides Medical Center
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Washington
- Fellowship, Integrated Pain Management
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 Contra Costa County
Dr. Douglas Grant serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa 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. Douglas Grant 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. Douglas Grant's office located?
Dr. Douglas Grant's office is located at 450 N WIGET LN, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2408. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Douglas Grant's board certifications?
Dr. Douglas Grant holds the following board certifications: American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Douglas Grant's education and training background?
Dr. Douglas Grant's training includes: MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (1998); Internship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maimonides Medical Center; Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Washington; Fellowship, Integrated Pain Management. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Douglas Grant have?
Dr. Douglas Grant has approximately 28 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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