Dr. Amy L Maher, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
640 E ROMIE LN, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
Counties Served
Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Amy L Maher
Dr. Amy Maher is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist practicing in Capitola, California, in the Monterey Bay region, with over 20 years of experience. She has extensively studied nutrition, hormonal health, emotional health, and mindfulness techniques such as yoga, and also offers medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine (2002)
- Internship, Virginia Mason Medical Center
- Residency in Anesthesia, UCSF Medical Center
- Fellowship in Pain Management, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
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 Monterey County
Dr. Amy L Maher serves workers' compensation cases in Monterey 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. Amy L Maher 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. Amy L Maher's office located?
Dr. Amy L Maher's office is located at 640 E ROMIE LN, Salinas, CA 93901. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Monterey County.
What are Dr. Amy L Maher's board certifications?
Dr. Amy L Maher holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Pain Medicine, Board Certified, Anesthesiology, Addiction Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Amy L Maher's education and training background?
Dr. Amy L Maher's training includes: MD, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine (2002); Internship, Virginia Mason Medical Center; Residency in Anesthesia, UCSF Medical Center; Fellowship in Pain Management, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Amy L Maher have?
Dr. Amy L Maher has approximately 23 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.
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