Dr. Suzanne Hyun, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108
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Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Suzanne Hyun
Dr. Suzanne Hyun is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician practicing in Riverside, California, and serving as a Qualified Medical Evaluator. She specializes in multi-modal pain management, including neuromodulation and botox for migraines, and joined University Pain Consultants in 2018.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology (Minor in Nutrition), University of California, Berkeley (High Honors)
- MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
- Residency, Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship, Pain Management, Loma Linda University
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 San Diego County
Dr. Suzanne Hyun serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Suzanne Hyun 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. Suzanne Hyun's office located?
Dr. Suzanne Hyun's office is located at 2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Suzanne Hyun's board certifications?
Dr. Suzanne Hyun holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Anesthesiology, Board Certified, Pain Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Suzanne Hyun's education and training background?
Dr. Suzanne Hyun's training includes: BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology (Minor in Nutrition), University of California, Berkeley (High Honors); MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine; Residency, Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center (Chief Resident); Fellowship, Pain Management, Loma Linda University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Suzanne Hyun have?
Dr. Suzanne Hyun has approximately 13 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.
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