Dr. Michael Moon, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
5348 CARROLL CANYON RD STE 101, San Diego, CA 92121-1733
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Michael Moon
Dr. Michael Moon is the founder and Medical Director of PainCare of San Diego with over 25 years of experience in pain medicine. He is board certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management, and has been named a top doctor by San Diego Magazine.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1995)
- Residency - Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Fellowship - Loma Linda University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
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 San Diego County
Dr. Michael Moon serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Michael Moon 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. Michael Moon's office located?
Dr. Michael Moon's office is located at 5348 CARROLL CANYON RD STE 101, San Diego, CA 92121-1733. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Michael Moon's board certifications?
Dr. Michael Moon holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified - Pain Management. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Michael Moon's education and training background?
Dr. Michael Moon's training includes: MD - Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1995); Residency - Loma Linda University Medical Center; Fellowship - Loma Linda University Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Michael Moon have?
Dr. Michael Moon has approximately 30 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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