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Dr. Benjamin C Lau, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Office Address

4306 GEARY BLVD STE 201, San Francisco, CA 94118-3067

Counties Served

San Francisco County

Credential

MD — QME Certified

About Dr. Benjamin C Lau

Dr. Benjamin Lau is a board-certified physiatrist in San Francisco, CA, with over 30 years of experience treating work and auto accident injuries, sports injuries, pain conditions, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. He is affiliated with CPMC and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital.

Education & Board Certifications

  • MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1993)
  • Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UC Irvine Medical Center
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Languages Spoken

English Cantonese Chinese

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 San Francisco County

Dr. Benjamin C Lau serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco 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. Benjamin C Lau 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. Benjamin C Lau's office located?

Dr. Benjamin C Lau's office is located at 4306 GEARY BLVD STE 201, San Francisco, CA 94118-3067. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.

What are Dr. Benjamin C Lau's board certifications?

Dr. Benjamin C Lau holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.

What is Dr. Benjamin C Lau's education and training background?

Dr. Benjamin C Lau's training includes: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1993); Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UC Irvine Medical Center. 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. Benjamin C Lau have?

Dr. Benjamin C Lau has approximately 32 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.

What languages does Dr. Benjamin C Lau speak?

Dr. Benjamin C Lau speaks English and Cantonese and Chinese. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.

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