Dr. Brian R Karvelas, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1650 LEAD HILL BLVD STE 600, Roseville, CA 95661
Phone
Counties Served
Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Brian R Karvelas
Dr. Brian Robert Karvelas is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializing in pain medicine, practicing in Los Altos and Sunnyvale, California. He completed his residency at Stanford University and has nearly three decades of clinical experience treating acute pain, cancer pain, and chronic pain conditions.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Medical College of Wisconsin (1996)
- Residency - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford University (1997-2000)
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 Placer County
Dr. Brian R Karvelas serves workers' compensation cases in 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. Brian R Karvelas 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. Brian R Karvelas's office located?
Dr. Brian R Karvelas's office is located at 1650 LEAD HILL BLVD STE 600, Roseville, CA 95661. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Placer County.
What are Dr. Brian R Karvelas's board certifications?
Dr. Brian R Karvelas holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Brian R Karvelas's education and training background?
Dr. Brian R Karvelas's training includes: MD - Medical College of Wisconsin (1996); Residency - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford University (1997-2000). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Brian R Karvelas have?
Dr. Brian R Karvelas has approximately 29 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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