Dr. Saiyun Hou, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
8036 3RD ST STE 103, Downey, CA 90241
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Saiyun Hou
Dr. Saiyun Hou is a board-certified pain medicine physician and physiatrist practicing in San Diego, California, with approximately 30 years of medical experience. He is an orthopedic spine surgeon turned pain management specialist affiliated with multiple Sharp HealthCare hospitals, with research publications on bone modeling and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Inner Mongolia Medical University (1995)
- Additional Training, Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Science
- Internship, University of Southern California
- Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center / MD Anderson Cancer Center
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. Saiyun Hou serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Saiyun Hou 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. Saiyun Hou's office located?
Dr. Saiyun Hou's office is located at 8036 3RD ST STE 103, Downey, CA 90241. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Saiyun Hou's board certifications?
Dr. Saiyun Hou holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Saiyun Hou's education and training background?
Dr. Saiyun Hou's training includes: MD, Inner Mongolia Medical University (1995); Additional Training, Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Science; Internship, University of Southern California; Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine; Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center / MD Anderson Cancer Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Saiyun Hou have?
Dr. Saiyun Hou has approximately 30 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.
Which counties does Dr. Saiyun Hou serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Saiyun Hou is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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