Dr. Manijeh Ryan, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3838 WATT AVE STE D404, Sacramento, CA 95821-2665
Phone
Counties Served
Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Manijeh Ryan
Dr. Manijeh Ryan is a triple board-certified physiatrist and pain medicine specialist in Sacramento, CA with over 31 years of experience. She is a DWC-certified QME offering medical-legal evaluations including QME, AME, and SIBTF assessments, along with EMG nerve conduction tests and functional capacity evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD (with honors) - Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine (1994)
- Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - UPMC Medical Education (2007-2010)
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine (PM&R) - UPMC Medical Education (2010-2011)
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. Manijeh Ryan serves workers' compensation cases in Sacramento County, San Joaquin 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. Manijeh Ryan 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. Manijeh Ryan's office located?
Dr. Manijeh Ryan's office is located at 3838 WATT AVE STE D404, Sacramento, CA 95821-2665. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Sacramento County.
What are Dr. Manijeh Ryan's board certifications?
Dr. Manijeh Ryan holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Medicine, Neuromuscular Medicine, Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Manijeh Ryan's education and training background?
Dr. Manijeh Ryan's training includes: MD (with honors) - Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine (1994); Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - UPMC Medical Education (2007-2010); Fellowship in Sports Medicine (PM&R) - UPMC Medical Education (2010-2011). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Manijeh Ryan have?
Dr. Manijeh Ryan has approximately 31 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. Manijeh Ryan serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Manijeh Ryan is available for QME evaluations in Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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