Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1, Los Angeles, CA 90027-5260
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya
Dr. Bhavesh Robert J. Pandya, MD, MPH, is a board-certified internal medicine and occupational medicine physician practicing in Los Angeles, California, with over 25 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine, completed his internal medicine residency in the Bay Area, a fellowship in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at UC San Francisco, and a Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley. Dr. Pandya serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in Los Angeles and is Chief of Service for the Kaiser on the Job/Occupational Medicine Department at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, bringing deep expertise to workers' compensation evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, St. George's University School of Medicine (1996)
- Internal Medicine Residency, Bay Area, California
- Fellowship, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, UC San Francisco
- MPH, UC Berkeley
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya 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. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya 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. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya's office located?
Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya's office is located at 1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1, Los Angeles, CA 90027-5260. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya's board certifications?
Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Board Certified, Occupational Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya's education and training background?
Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya's training includes: MD, St. George's University School of Medicine (1996); Internal Medicine Residency, Bay Area, California; Fellowship, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, UC San Francisco; MPH, UC Berkeley. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya have?
Dr. Bhavesh Robert J Pandya has approximately 29 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.
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