Dr. Timothy C Shen, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
2999 REGENT ST STE 225, Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Timothy C Shen
Dr. Timothy C. Shen is a board-certified physiatrist practicing in Berkeley and Oakland, California. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed his PM&R residency at the University of Michigan from 1997-2000. He serves as a physician consultant to the UC Berkeley Sports Medicine Program and works directly with the Cal Golden Bears football team. He is also a clinical physician at the UC Berkeley Student Health Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the International Spine Intervention Society, and the North American Spine Society.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, 1996
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 1997-2000
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 Alameda County
Dr. Timothy C Shen serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda 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. Timothy C Shen 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. Timothy C Shen's office located?
Dr. Timothy C Shen's office is located at 2999 REGENT ST STE 225, Berkeley, CA 94705. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Alameda County.
What are Dr. Timothy C Shen's board certifications?
Dr. Timothy C Shen 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. Timothy C Shen's education and training background?
Dr. Timothy C Shen's training includes: MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, 1996; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 1997-2000. 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. Timothy C Shen have?
Dr. Timothy C Shen has approximately 29 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.
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