Dr. Rupa Prasad, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Rupa Prasad
Dr. Rupa Prasad is a pain medicine specialist and anesthesiologist practicing in the San Diego area, affiliated with the VA Medical Center in La Jolla and multiple Scripps hospitals. She completed her anesthesiology residency and pain medicine fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (2016)
- Transitional Year Internship - Scripps Mercy Hospital (2016-2017)
- Residency in Anesthesiology - University of California San Diego Medical Center (2017-2020)
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine - UC San Diego Medical Center (2020-2021)
Languages Spoken
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 San Diego County
Dr. Rupa Prasad serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Rupa Prasad 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. Rupa Prasad's office located?
Dr. Rupa Prasad's office is located at 2650 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH STE 203, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Rupa Prasad's board certifications?
Dr. Rupa Prasad holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Anesthesiology, Board Certified - Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Rupa Prasad's education and training background?
Dr. Rupa Prasad's training includes: MD - University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (2016); Transitional Year Internship - Scripps Mercy Hospital (2016-2017); Residency in Anesthesiology - University of California San Diego Medical Center (2017-2020); Fellowship in Pain Medicine - UC San Diego Medical Center (2020-2021). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Rupa Prasad have?
Dr. Rupa Prasad has approximately 9 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.
What languages does Dr. Rupa Prasad speak?
Dr. Rupa Prasad speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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