Dr. Matthew D Johnson, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
450 N WIGET LN, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2408
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Matthew D Johnson
Dr. Matthew David Johnson, DO, is a physiatrist and pain management specialist practicing in Walnut Creek, Oakland, and Brentwood, CA. He is affiliated with Sutter Health and John Muir Health, with clinical interests in neuropathic pain, back and neck pain, joint pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, and non-surgical management of orthopedic and industrial injuries.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2005)
- Internship, Pacific Hospital of Long Beach
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Tufts/New England Medical Center and University of California Irvine
- Fellowship, Interventional Spine and Pain, Integrated Pain Management Medical Group
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 Contra Costa County
Dr. Matthew D Johnson serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa 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. Matthew D 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. Matthew D Johnson's office located?
Dr. Matthew D Johnson's office is located at 450 N WIGET LN, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2408. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Matthew D Johnson's board certifications?
Dr. Matthew D Johnson holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, ABPM Certified, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Matthew D Johnson's education and training background?
Dr. Matthew D Johnson's training includes: DO, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2005); Internship, Pacific Hospital of Long Beach; Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Tufts/New England Medical Center and University of California Irvine; Fellowship, Interventional Spine and Pain, Integrated Pain Management Medical Group. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Matthew D Johnson have?
Dr. Matthew D Johnson has approximately 21 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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