Dr. Ria Malhotra, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
538 W 22ND ST, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ria Malhotra
Dr. Ria Malhotra is a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Chronic Pain Management. She completed her PM&R residency and Multidisciplinary Pain Management fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, where she served as Chief Fellow.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS/MD, Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Combined Program
- Residency, PM&R, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
- Fellowship, Multidisciplinary Pain Management, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Ria Malhotra serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Ria Malhotra evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Ria Malhotra's office located?
Dr. Ria Malhotra's office is located at 538 W 22ND ST, Los Angeles, CA 90007. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Ria Malhotra's board certifications?
Dr. Ria Malhotra holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & 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. Ria Malhotra's education and training background?
Dr. Ria Malhotra's training includes: BS/MD, Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Combined Program; Residency, PM&R, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center; Fellowship, Multidisciplinary Pain Management, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ria Malhotra have?
Dr. Ria Malhotra has approximately 6 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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