Dr. Suresh Mahawar, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
3550 MOWRY AVE STE 101, Fremont, CA 94538-1460
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Suresh Mahawar
Dr. Suresh K. Mahawar, MD, is a board-certified internist and pain medicine specialist practicing in Fremont, CA, with over 45 years of medical experience. Dr. Mahawar provides comprehensive internal medicine and physical rehabilitation evaluations for workers' compensation cases in the Fremont and greater Bay Area region. He specializes in internal medicine, occupational medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain medicine, offering a multidisciplinary approach to injured worker evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Sarojini Naidu Medical College (1980)
- Residency, University of Illinois
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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. Suresh Mahawar serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, San Joaquin 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. Suresh Mahawar evaluate as a QME?
A Internal 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. Suresh Mahawar's office located?
Dr. Suresh Mahawar's office is located at 3550 MOWRY AVE STE 101, Fremont, CA 94538-1460. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Suresh Mahawar's board certifications?
Dr. Suresh Mahawar holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Suresh Mahawar's education and training background?
Dr. Suresh Mahawar's training includes: MD, Sarojini Naidu Medical College (1980); Residency, University of Illinois. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Suresh Mahawar have?
Dr. Suresh Mahawar has approximately 45 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Suresh Mahawar serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Suresh Mahawar is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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