Dr. Raafat Mattar, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3530 ATLANTIC AVE STE 101, Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Raafat Mattar
Dr. Raafat N. Mattar is an interventional pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience, practicing in Long Beach and Huntington Beach, CA. He serves as Medical Director of St. Michael Surgery Center in Long Beach.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Ross University School of Medicine (1998)
- Residency in Anesthesiology - Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
- Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management - Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
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. Raafat Mattar serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange 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. Raafat Mattar 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. Raafat Mattar's office located?
Dr. Raafat Mattar's office is located at 3530 ATLANTIC AVE STE 101, Long Beach, CA 90807. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Raafat Mattar's board certifications?
Dr. Raafat Mattar holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Anesthesiology, Board Certified - Pain Medicine, Board Certified - Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Raafat Mattar's education and training background?
Dr. Raafat Mattar's training includes: MD - Ross University School of Medicine (1998); Residency in Anesthesiology - Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York; Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management - Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Raafat Mattar have?
Dr. Raafat Mattar has approximately 26 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. Raafat Mattar serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Raafat Mattar is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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