Dr. George J Rakkar, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3300 WEBSTER ST STE 601, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. George J Rakkar
Dr. George Rakkar is a pain medicine specialist with fellowship training from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, practicing across multiple Bay Area locations including San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo, and San Jose. He is a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserves and has been deployed internationally.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - University of Texas Medical School at Houston
- Fellowship in Pain Management - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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 Served Counties
Dr. George J Rakkar serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento 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. George J Rakkar 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. George J Rakkar's office located?
Dr. George J Rakkar's office is located at 3300 WEBSTER ST STE 601, Oakland, CA 94609. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. George J Rakkar's board certifications?
Dr. George J Rakkar 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. George J Rakkar's education and training background?
Dr. George J Rakkar's training includes: MD - University of Texas Medical School at Houston; Fellowship in Pain Management - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. George J Rakkar have?
Dr. George J Rakkar has approximately 13 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.
Which counties does Dr. George J Rakkar serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. George J Rakkar is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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