Dr. Navin A Mallavaram, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
80 GRAND AVE 810, Oakland, CA 94612
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Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Navin A Mallavaram
Dr. Navin Mallavaram is a board-certified interventional pain management specialist and QME who founded The Spine & Pain Center of California. He has completed NIH-sponsored research and co-authored a pain management textbook chapter used in training programs worldwide.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Internship in Internal Medicine - Northwestern University
- Residency in Anesthesiology - Columbia University (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine - Columbia University Manhattan Center for Pain Management
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. Navin A Mallavaram serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus 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. Navin A Mallavaram 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. Navin A Mallavaram's office located?
Dr. Navin A Mallavaram's office is located at 80 GRAND AVE 810, Oakland, CA 94612. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Navin A Mallavaram's board certifications?
Dr. Navin A Mallavaram holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Anesthesiology, Board Certified - Pain Medicine, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Navin A Mallavaram's education and training background?
Dr. Navin A Mallavaram's training includes: MD - University of Colorado School of Medicine; Internship in Internal Medicine - Northwestern University; Residency in Anesthesiology - Columbia University (Chief Resident); Fellowship in Pain Medicine - Columbia University Manhattan Center for Pain Management. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Navin A Mallavaram have?
Dr. Navin A Mallavaram has approximately 18 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. Navin A Mallavaram serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Navin A Mallavaram is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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