Dr. Tsuan T Li, MD
Otolaryngology
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Office Address
2299 POST ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Tsuan T Li
Dr. Tsuan T. Li (NPI registered as Tsung Tsuan Li) is a board-certified otolaryngologist practicing in Berkeley, California. He is part of BASS Medical Group and Summit ENT, with over 30 years of experience in the East Bay area. His clinical interests include office-based sinus surgery, allergy, thyroid surgery, and endoscopic treatment of esophageal diverticula. He attended Yale University for undergraduate studies in Physics and Biochemistry before medical school, and also worked as a systems programmer in Boston prior to entering medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Physics and Biochemistry, Yale University
- MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School (1990)
- Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Northern California (1990-1995)
Languages Spoken
About Otolaryngology QME Evaluations
Otolaryngology (ENT) QME evaluations assess work-related hearing loss, tinnitus, vestibular disorders, and upper airway conditions caused by workplace noise exposure or chemical inhalation. The evaluating ENT specialist determines the degree of hearing impairment and its relationship to occupational noise levels.
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. Tsuan T Li 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. Tsuan T Li evaluate as a QME?
A Otolaryngology 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. Tsuan T Li's office located?
Dr. Tsuan T Li's office is located at 2299 POST ST, San Francisco, CA 94115. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Tsuan T Li's board certifications?
Dr. Tsuan T Li holds the following board certifications: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Tsuan T Li's education and training background?
Dr. Tsuan T Li's training includes: BS in Physics and Biochemistry, Yale University; MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School (1990); Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Northern California (1990-1995). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in otolaryngology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Tsuan T Li have?
Dr. Tsuan T Li has approximately 35 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified otolaryngology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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