Dr. James B Shaw, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
611 GATEWAY BLVD STE 120, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone
Counties Served
San Mateo County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. James B Shaw
Dr. James Burr Shaw is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine specialist with approximately 40 years of clinical experience. He completed advanced fellowship training at Stanford and practices across multiple locations in Northern California.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
- Internship - Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Anesthesiology Residency - UT Houston Health Science Center/Mayo Clinic
- Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship - Stanford Hospital Clinics, Palo Alto
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. James B Shaw serves workers' compensation cases in San Mateo County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey 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. James B Shaw 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. James B Shaw's office located?
Dr. James B Shaw's office is located at 611 GATEWAY BLVD STE 120, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including San Mateo County.
What are Dr. James B Shaw's board certifications?
Dr. James B Shaw holds the following board certifications: Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. James B Shaw's education and training background?
Dr. James B Shaw's training includes: MD - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine; Internship - Mayo Clinic Rochester; Anesthesiology Residency - UT Houston Health Science Center/Mayo Clinic; Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship - Stanford Hospital Clinics, Palo Alto. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. James B Shaw have?
Dr. James B Shaw has approximately 40 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. James B Shaw serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. James B Shaw is available for QME evaluations in San Mateo County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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