Dr. Jose J Puangco, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
1220 HEMLOCK WAY STE 206, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Jose J Puangco
Dr. Jose Puangco is a board-certified neurologist and Qualified Medical Evaluator practicing in Newport Beach and Irvine, California, with over 20 years of experience. He obtained his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and completed neurology residency at USC, followed by fellowships in electrodiagnostic medicine and neurophysiology at USC and sleep medicine at UCLA. Dr. Puangco serves as Service Chief at the Hoag Voltmer Sleep Center and provides comprehensive neurological evaluations for workers' compensation cases throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
Education & Board Certifications
- McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, MD
- Internal Medicine Internship, USC
- Neurology Residency, USC
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Neurophysiology Fellowship, USC
- Sleep Medicine Fellowship, UCLA
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About Neurology QME Evaluations
Neurology QME evaluations assess work-related neurological injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve compression syndromes. The evaluating neurologist reviews medical records, performs a clinical examination, and provides opinions on causation, treatment needs, 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 Orange County
Dr. Jose J Puangco 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. Jose J Puangco evaluate as a QME?
A Neurology 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. Jose J Puangco's office located?
Dr. Jose J Puangco's office is located at 1220 HEMLOCK WAY STE 206, Santa Ana, CA 92707. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. Jose J Puangco's board certifications?
Dr. Jose J Puangco holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology, Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, Board Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Board Certified in Neurophysiology, Board Certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jose J Puangco's education and training background?
Dr. Jose J Puangco's training includes: McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, MD; Internal Medicine Internship, USC; Neurology Residency, USC; Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Neurophysiology Fellowship, USC; Sleep Medicine Fellowship, UCLA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jose J Puangco have?
Dr. Jose J Puangco has approximately 20 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified neurology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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