Dr. Joseph M Hadi, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Joseph M Hadi
Dr. Joseph Hadi is a triple board-certified, fellowship-trained physiatrist and pain medicine specialist who leads the California Pain & Regenerative Medicine Institute in Encino, CA. He serves on the examination council for the American Board in Pain Medicine and specializes in interventional pain control procedures.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, Economics, Yeshiva University
- MD, Tel Aviv University
- Internship, General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
- Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, National Pain Institute
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. Joseph M Hadi serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Solano County, Sacramento 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. Joseph M Hadi 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. Joseph M Hadi's office located?
Dr. Joseph M Hadi's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Joseph M Hadi's board certifications?
Dr. Joseph M Hadi holds the following board certifications: American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Joseph M Hadi's education and training background?
Dr. Joseph M Hadi's training includes: BA, Economics, Yeshiva University; MD, Tel Aviv University; Internship, General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital; Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami; Fellowship, Pain Medicine, National Pain Institute. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Joseph M Hadi have?
Dr. Joseph M Hadi has approximately 18 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. Joseph M Hadi speak?
Dr. Joseph M Hadi speaks English and Hebrew and Farsi. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Joseph M Hadi serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Joseph M Hadi is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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