Dr. Philip G Khoury, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
4900 CALIFORNIA AVE TOWER B 2ND FL RM 27, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone
Counties Served
Kern County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Philip G Khoury
Dr. Philip G. Khoury is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist at Premier Pain Management in Bakersfield, California. He has over 15 years of experience in the medical field and served as both chief resident and president of the Michigan Society of Anesthesiology Resident Section during his residency training.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- DO - Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2010)
- Residency - Anesthesiology, Michigan State University / Detroit Medical Center (Chief Resident)
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 Kern County
Dr. Philip G Khoury serves workers' compensation cases in Kern 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. Philip G Khoury 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. Philip G Khoury's office located?
Dr. Philip G Khoury's office is located at 4900 CALIFORNIA AVE TOWER B 2ND FL RM 27, Bakersfield, CA 93309. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Kern County.
What are Dr. Philip G Khoury's board certifications?
Dr. Philip G Khoury holds the following board certifications: American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Philip G Khoury's education and training background?
Dr. Philip G Khoury's training includes: BS - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; DO - Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2010); Residency - Anesthesiology, Michigan State University / Detroit Medical Center (Chief Resident). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Philip G Khoury have?
Dr. Philip G Khoury has approximately 15 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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