Dr. David Paikal, MD
Ophthalmology
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Office Address
16661 VENTURA BLVD STE 522, Encino, CA 91436-1976
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. David Paikal
Dr. David Paikal is a board-certified ophthalmologist practicing in Encino, California. He earned his medical degree from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in 2000 and completed both his internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency at UCLA Medical Center and Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Paikal serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2000
- Internship, Internal Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, 2000-2001
- Residency, Ophthalmology, UCLA Medical Center / Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes, 2001-2004
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About Ophthalmology QME Evaluations
Ophthalmology QME evaluations assess work-related eye injuries and vision loss, including chemical burns, foreign body injuries, retinal detachment, and occupational exposure-related conditions. The evaluating ophthalmologist determines visual acuity loss, visual field defects, and permanent impairment.
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. David Paikal 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. David Paikal evaluate as a QME?
A Ophthalmology 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. David Paikal's office located?
Dr. David Paikal's office is located at 16661 VENTURA BLVD STE 522, Encino, CA 91436-1976. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. David Paikal's board certifications?
Dr. David Paikal holds the following board certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. David Paikal's education and training background?
Dr. David Paikal's training includes: MD, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2000; Internship, Internal Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, 2000-2001; Residency, Ophthalmology, UCLA Medical Center / Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes, 2001-2004. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in ophthalmology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. David Paikal have?
Dr. David Paikal has approximately 22 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified ophthalmology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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