Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
400-29TH ST 518, Oakland, CA 94609
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Counties Served
Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes
Dr. Lorenzo Hughes is a board-certified pain medicine physician specializing in interventional pain medicine, with approximately 19 years of experience. He practices in the San Francisco Bay Area and is trained in anesthesiology with fellowship-level expertise in pain management, treating acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain conditions.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Indiana University Medical Center (2005)
- Residency, Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA (2009)
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA (2010)
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. Lorenzo T Hughes serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey 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. Lorenzo T Hughes 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. Lorenzo T Hughes's office located?
Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes's office is located at 400-29TH ST 518, Oakland, CA 94609. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes's board certifications?
Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Anesthesiology, Board Certified, Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes's education and training background?
Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes's training includes: MD, Indiana University Medical Center (2005); Residency, Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA (2009); Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA (2010). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes have?
Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes has approximately 19 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. Lorenzo T Hughes serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Lorenzo T Hughes is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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