Dr. Philip F Nakashima, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
3580 CALIFORNIA ST STE 302, San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Philip F Nakashima
Dr. Philip F. Nakashima, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in San Francisco, California, with over 20 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at UCSF, bringing deep expertise to complex disease management, cardiovascular disease prevention, and men's health. Dr. Nakashima is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center and UCSF Medical Center, and serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) providing independent medical evaluations for workers' compensation cases throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Tulane University School of Medicine
- Internal Medicine Residency, University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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 Francisco County
Dr. Philip F Nakashima serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco 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. Philip F Nakashima evaluate as a QME?
A Internal 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. Philip F Nakashima's office located?
Dr. Philip F Nakashima's office is located at 3580 CALIFORNIA ST STE 302, San Francisco, CA 94118. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Philip F Nakashima's board certifications?
Dr. Philip F Nakashima holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Philip F Nakashima's education and training background?
Dr. Philip F Nakashima's training includes: MD, Tulane University School of Medicine; Internal Medicine Residency, University of California San Francisco (UCSF). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Philip F Nakashima have?
Dr. Philip F Nakashima has approximately 24 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Philip F Nakashima speak?
Dr. Philip F Nakashima speaks English and Mandarin and German. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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