Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
3645 GRAND AVE STE 304, Oakland, CA 94610
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva
Dr. Joshua E. Kuluva is a board-certified neurologist and psychiatrist practicing in the Oakland and Berkeley areas of California. He completed a six-year combined residency in psychiatry and neurology at NYU and a research fellowship in Traumatic Brain Injury at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Kuluva specializes in treating traumatic brain injury and post-concussive syndrome, and has served as Chief of Neurology at Alta Bates Medical Center. He is experienced in Qualified Medical Evaluations and independent medical examinations for workers' compensation cases in the greater Los Angeles and Bay Area regions.
Education & Board Certifications
- B.A., University of California, Berkeley (with honors)
- M.D., Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
- Combined Residency in Psychiatry and Neurology, New York University
- Research Fellowship in Traumatic Brain Injury, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment.
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 Alameda County
Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda 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. Joshua Elan Kuluva evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Joshua Elan Kuluva's office located?
Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva's office is located at 3645 GRAND AVE STE 304, Oakland, CA 94610. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Alameda County.
What are Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva's board certifications?
Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certified, Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva's education and training background?
Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva's training includes: B.A., University of California, Berkeley (with honors); M.D., Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University; Combined Residency in Psychiatry and Neurology, New York University; Research Fellowship in Traumatic Brain Injury, Mount Sinai School of Medicine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva have?
Dr. Joshua Elan Kuluva has approximately 17 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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