Dr. Stuart A Rubin, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
15400 SHERMAN WAY STE 170, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Stuart A Rubin
Dr. Stuart A. Rubin is a double board-certified physiatrist and pain medicine specialist with over 32 years of experience. He is licensed in California, Florida, and New York, and has directed outpatient pain and rehabilitation clinics for over 30 years, also providing expert witness and medical-legal services.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - New York Medical College
- MPH
- Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1989-1992)
- Residency in Anesthesiology - SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (1992-1993)
- Fellowship in Pain Management - SUNY Downstate, Department of Anesthesiology
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. Stuart A Rubin serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus 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. Stuart A Rubin 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. Stuart A Rubin's office located?
Dr. Stuart A Rubin's office is located at 15400 SHERMAN WAY STE 170, Van Nuys, CA 91406. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Stuart A Rubin's board certifications?
Dr. Stuart A Rubin holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Stuart A Rubin's education and training background?
Dr. Stuart A Rubin's training includes: MD - New York Medical College; MPH; Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1989-1992); Residency in Anesthesiology - SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (1992-1993); Fellowship in Pain Management - SUNY Downstate, Department of Anesthesiology. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Stuart A Rubin have?
Dr. Stuart A Rubin has approximately 32 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. Stuart A Rubin serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Stuart A Rubin is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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