Dr. Timothy S Lo, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
2300 SUTTER ST STE 304, San Francisco, CA 94115-3029
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Timothy S Lo
Dr. Timothy S. Lo is a board-certified neurologist and pain medicine specialist practicing in Emeryville and Oakland, California. He received his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed neurology training at the Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by a pain medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Lo brings a multidisciplinary approach to workers' compensation evaluations in the Oakland area, with expertise in electrodiagnostic studies and interventional pain management.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- M.P.H., University of California, Berkeley
- Residency in Neurology, Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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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 San Francisco County
Dr. Timothy S Lo 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. Timothy S Lo 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. Timothy S Lo's office located?
Dr. Timothy S Lo's office is located at 2300 SUTTER ST STE 304, San Francisco, CA 94115-3029. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Timothy S Lo's board certifications?
Dr. Timothy S Lo holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certified, Pain Medicine, Licensed Medical Acupuncturist. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Timothy S Lo's education and training background?
Dr. Timothy S Lo's training includes: M.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; M.P.H., University of California, Berkeley; Residency in Neurology, Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center; Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Timothy S Lo have?
Dr. Timothy S Lo has approximately 18 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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