Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
5301 WHITTIER BLVD STE ATRIUM 1, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach
Dr. Jacob Hattenbach is a physiatrist practicing in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, specializing in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal medicine, Pain Medicine, and Sports Medicine. He is a third-generation physician on the westside of Los Angeles. He completed his residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and an Interventional Spine and MSK fellowship at the University of Michigan, with additional research experience at the NIH Clinical Center. He has published in Interventional Pain Medicine, Genetics in Medicine, and other journals.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (2019)
- Internship, Kaweah Delta Health Care District
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, NYU Grossman School of Medicine (2023)
- Fellowship, Interventional Spine and MSK, University of Michigan
- Research Fellow, NIH Clinical Center
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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. Jacob D Hattenbach serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus 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. Jacob D Hattenbach evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Jacob D Hattenbach's office located?
Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach's office is located at 5301 WHITTIER BLVD STE ATRIUM 1, Los Angeles, CA 90022. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach's board certifications?
Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine subspecialty, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical) subspecialty. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach's education and training background?
Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach's training includes: DO, College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (2019); Internship, Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, NYU Grossman School of Medicine (2023); Fellowship, Interventional Spine and MSK, University of Michigan; Research Fellow, NIH Clinical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach have?
Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach has approximately 7 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Jacob D Hattenbach is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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