Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
11401 W VALLEY BLVD STE 103, El Monte, CA 91731
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui
Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician practicing in Sherman Oaks, California. He specializes in interventional and minimally invasive techniques for acute and chronic pain management, including spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency ablation, and serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator for California Workers' Compensation.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
- Residency, Anesthesiology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2014)
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2016)
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. Yashar Ilkhchoui serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer 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. Yashar Ilkhchoui 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. Yashar Ilkhchoui's office located?
Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui's office is located at 11401 W VALLEY BLVD STE 103, El Monte, CA 91731. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui's board certifications?
Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology), Board Certified, Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui's education and training background?
Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui's training includes: MD, Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine; Residency, Anesthesiology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2014); Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2016). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui have?
Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui has approximately 12 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. Yashar Ilkhchoui speak?
Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui speaks English and Farsi. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Yashar Ilkhchoui is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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