Dr. Kyaw Z Lin, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3700 DELTA FAIR BLVD STE L, Antioch, CA 94509
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, Solano County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Kyaw Z Lin
Dr. Kyaw Zaw Lin is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine, practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. He serves as an Assistant Professor and ultrasound lead at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over eight years of expertise in musculoskeletal medicine, pain management, and ultrasound education.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS - Biotechnology, University of California, Davis
- DO - A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (2016)
- Internship - Internal Medicine, University of San Francisco / Fresno
- Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York University and UC Irvine
- Fellowship - Anesthesiology Pain Medicine, UC Irvine (ACGME-accredited)
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 Served Counties
Dr. Kyaw Z Lin serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa County, Solano 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. Kyaw Z Lin 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. Kyaw Z Lin's office located?
Dr. Kyaw Z Lin's office is located at 3700 DELTA FAIR BLVD STE L, Antioch, CA 94509. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Kyaw Z Lin's board certifications?
Dr. Kyaw Z Lin holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified - Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kyaw Z Lin's education and training background?
Dr. Kyaw Z Lin's training includes: BS - Biotechnology, University of California, Davis; DO - A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (2016); Internship - Internal Medicine, University of San Francisco / Fresno; Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York University and UC Irvine; Fellowship - Anesthesiology Pain Medicine, UC Irvine (ACGME-accredited). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kyaw Z Lin have?
Dr. Kyaw Z Lin has approximately 9 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.
Which counties does Dr. Kyaw Z Lin serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Kyaw Z Lin is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, Solano County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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