Dr. Dinesh Sharma, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
112 EL VISTA AVE, Modesto, CA 95354
Phone
Counties Served
Stanislaus County, Tulare County, San Luis Obispo County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Dinesh Sharma
Dr. Dinesh Sharma is a board-certified physiatrist practicing in Visalia, California, affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his PM&R residency at the UCLA Wadsworth VA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai, where he served as chief resident. He has been in private practice in Visalia since 1989. He has been performing QMEs since 1994 and IMEs since 1996, and serves as an expert reviewer for the Medical Board of California. He specializes in back pain and chronic neck pain.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UCLA Wadsworth VA Medical Center / Cedars-Sinai (Chief Resident)
Languages Spoken
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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. Dinesh Sharma serves workers' compensation cases in Stanislaus County, Tulare County, San Luis Obispo 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. Dinesh Sharma evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Dinesh Sharma's office located?
Dr. Dinesh Sharma's office is located at 112 EL VISTA AVE, Modesto, CA 95354. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Stanislaus County.
What are Dr. Dinesh Sharma's board certifications?
Dr. Dinesh Sharma holds the following board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Dinesh Sharma's education and training background?
Dr. Dinesh Sharma's training includes: MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UCLA Wadsworth VA Medical Center / Cedars-Sinai (Chief Resident). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Dinesh Sharma have?
Dr. Dinesh Sharma has approximately 36 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Dinesh Sharma serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Dinesh Sharma is available for QME evaluations in Stanislaus County, Tulare County, San Luis Obispo County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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