Dr. Nathaniel Schuster, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
2831 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH STE 111, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Nathaniel Schuster
Dr. Nathaniel M. Schuster is a board-certified neurologist and pain medicine specialist at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and serves as Associate Clinic Director at the UC San Diego Center for Pain Medicine. Dr. Schuster is a recognized headache and neuropathic pain expert, recipient of the Migraine Research Foundation 2018 Impact Award, and provides neurological evaluations for workers' compensation and medical-legal cases in the San Diego area.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Michigan Medical School
Languages Spoken
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 Served Counties
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, 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. Nathaniel Schuster 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. Nathaniel Schuster's office located?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's office is located at 2831 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH STE 111, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's board certifications?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology, Board Certified in Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's education and training background?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's training includes: MD, University of Michigan Medical School. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nathaniel Schuster have?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster has approximately 15 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.
Which counties does Dr. Nathaniel Schuster serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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