Dr. Ninad Karandikar, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
1604 BLOSSOM HILL RD STE 10, San Jose, CA 95124
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ninad Karandikar
Dr. Ninad S. Karandikar is a triple board-certified physiatrist and Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF, specializing in non-operative spine care. He previously served as Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University and as Assistant Chief and Medical Director of PM&R at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MBBS - Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, India
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Kentucky, Lexington (2005-2008)
- Fellowship in PM&R Interventional Spine - Stanford University School of Medicine
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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 Santa Clara County
Dr. Ninad Karandikar serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara 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. Ninad Karandikar evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Ninad Karandikar's office located?
Dr. Ninad Karandikar's office is located at 1604 BLOSSOM HILL RD STE 10, San Jose, CA 95124. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Ninad Karandikar's board certifications?
Dr. Ninad Karandikar holds the following board certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR), American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) - Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine (ABPMR). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ninad Karandikar's education and training background?
Dr. Ninad Karandikar's training includes: MBBS - Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, India; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Kentucky, Lexington (2005-2008); Fellowship in PM&R Interventional Spine - Stanford University School of Medicine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ninad Karandikar have?
Dr. Ninad Karandikar has approximately 20 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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