Dr. Vance Z Johnson, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
733 3RD AVE, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Counties Served
San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Vance Z Johnson
Dr. Vance Z. Johnson is a board-certified physiatrist and interventional pain medicine specialist based in Murrieta, California. He serves as Director of the Spine Service at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta and is an Associate Professor of Medical Education at California University of Science and Medicine, with expertise in neuromodulation and spine interventions.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1995)
- Residency - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University Medical 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. Vance Z Johnson serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer 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. Vance Z Johnson 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. Vance Z Johnson's office located?
Dr. Vance Z Johnson's office is located at 733 3RD AVE, Chula Vista, CA 91910. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Vance Z Johnson's board certifications?
Dr. Vance Z Johnson holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Bariatric Medicine, Neurodiagnostic and Electromyographic Medicine (Board Eligible). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Vance Z Johnson's education and training background?
Dr. Vance Z Johnson's training includes: MD - Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1995); Residency - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University Medical 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. Vance Z Johnson have?
Dr. Vance Z Johnson has approximately 31 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. Vance Z Johnson serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Vance Z Johnson is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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