Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1213 PLEASANT GROVE STE 120, Roseville, CA 95678
Phone
Counties Served
Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar
Dr. Sanjog Pangarkar is a triple board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine, based in Los Angeles, CA. He serves as the Director of the Pain Service at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine, with over 25 years of clinical experience.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - University of Illinois College of Medicine (1998)
- Residency in Internal Medicine - Johns Hopkins University
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine - UCLA
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 Placer County
Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar serves workers' compensation cases in Placer 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. Sanjog S Pangarkar 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. Sanjog S Pangarkar's office located?
Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar's office is located at 1213 PLEASANT GROVE STE 120, Roseville, CA 95678. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Placer County.
What are Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar's board certifications?
Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Internal Medicine, Board Certified - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified - Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar's education and training background?
Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar's training includes: MD - University of Illinois College of Medicine (1998); Residency in Internal Medicine - Johns Hopkins University; Fellowship in Pain Medicine - UCLA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar have?
Dr. Sanjog S Pangarkar has approximately 28 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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