Dr. Tariq I Hilal, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1110 W LA PALMA AVE STE 2, Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Tariq I Hilal
Dr. Tariq Iyad Hilal, DO, MS, is a sports and spine physician at South Coast Sports and Spine Medicine in Los Alamitos, CA, with an additional office in Upland. He takes a conservative, lifestyle-centered approach to treating back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries, offering interventional procedures including epidurals, facet blocks, radiofrequency ablations, and regenerative medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2012)
- MS degree
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Fellowship, Interventional Spine (2017, trained under Dr. Christopher Huston, spine consultant for the NBA Phoenix Suns)
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. Tariq I Hilal serves workers' compensation cases in Orange County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin 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. Tariq I Hilal 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. Tariq I Hilal's office located?
Dr. Tariq I Hilal's office is located at 1110 W LA PALMA AVE STE 2, Anaheim, CA 92801. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Orange County.
What are Dr. Tariq I Hilal's board certifications?
Dr. Tariq I Hilal holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR), Board Certified, Pain Medicine, Board Certified, Sports Medicine, QME - Qualified Medical Evaluator. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Tariq I Hilal's education and training background?
Dr. Tariq I Hilal's training includes: DO, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2012); MS degree; Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Fellowship, Interventional Spine (2017, trained under Dr. Christopher Huston, spine consultant for the NBA Phoenix Suns). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Tariq I Hilal have?
Dr. Tariq I Hilal has approximately 14 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. Tariq I Hilal speak?
Dr. Tariq I Hilal speaks English and Arabic and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Tariq I Hilal serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Tariq I Hilal is available for QME evaluations in Orange County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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