Dr. Cao V Pham, MD
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
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Office Address
17742 BEACH BLVD STE 230, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-6835
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Cao V Pham
Dr. Cao V. Pham is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease, with over 50 years of clinical experience in Southern California. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area, providing expert medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation cases involving cardiac conditions. Dr. Pham is affiliated with Huntington Beach Hospital and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, offering comprehensive cardiovascular care including treatment of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1974
- Internal Medicine Residency, University of Florida, 1974-1977
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease QME Evaluations
Cardiovascular Disease QME evaluations address heart and vascular conditions related to workplace stress or exposures, including hypertensive heart disease, coronary artery disease, and occupational cardiomyopathy. The evaluating cardiologist assesses cardiac function and the role of occupational factors in disease development.
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 Orange County
Dr. Cao V Pham serves workers' compensation cases in Orange 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. Cao V Pham evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 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. Cao V Pham's office located?
Dr. Cao V Pham's office is located at 17742 BEACH BLVD STE 230, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-6835. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. Cao V Pham's board certifications?
Dr. Cao V Pham holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certified, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Cao V Pham's education and training background?
Dr. Cao V Pham's training includes: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1974; Internal Medicine Residency, University of Florida, 1974-1977. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine - cardiovascular disease workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Cao V Pham have?
Dr. Cao V Pham has approximately 51 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine - cardiovascular disease physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Cao V Pham speak?
Dr. Cao V Pham speaks English and French and Vietnamese. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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