Dr. Masami Hattori, 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, Orange County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Masami Hattori
Dr. Masami Hattori is a board-certified pain medicine physician practicing at San Francisco Pain Center with over 30 years of experience. He trained in anesthesiology at UC Irvine and completed his pain medicine fellowship at UCSF, and is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center and California Pacific Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (1995)
- Internship, Transitional Year, University of Hawaii (1995-1996)
- Residency, Anesthesiology, University of California Irvine (1998-2001)
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of California San Francisco (2001-2002)
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. Masami Hattori serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, 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. Masami Hattori 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. Masami Hattori's office located?
Dr. Masami Hattori'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. Masami Hattori's board certifications?
Dr. Masami Hattori holds the following board certifications: American Board of Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Masami Hattori's education and training background?
Dr. Masami Hattori's training includes: MD, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (1995); Internship, Transitional Year, University of Hawaii (1995-1996); Residency, Anesthesiology, University of California Irvine (1998-2001); Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of California San Francisco (2001-2002). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Masami Hattori have?
Dr. Masami Hattori has approximately 31 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. Masami Hattori speak?
Dr. Masami Hattori speaks English and Japanese. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Masami Hattori serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Masami Hattori is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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