Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto, MD
Neurology
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Office Address
431 30TH ST, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto
Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained clinical neurophysiologist currently based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and conducted research at UCSF in basal ganglia physiology and movement disorders. While listed as serving the Los Angeles area for QME and workers' compensation evaluations, his primary clinical affiliations are with Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas.
Education & Board Certifications
- Tulane University School of Medicine (MD)
- Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology
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. Shoichi Shimamoto serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, Santa Cruz 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. Shoichi Shimamoto 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. Shoichi Shimamoto's office located?
Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto's office is located at 431 30TH ST, Oakland, CA 94609. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto's board certifications?
Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto's education and training background?
Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto's training includes: Tulane University School of Medicine (MD); Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in neurology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto have?
Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto has approximately 12 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. Shoichi Shimamoto serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Shoichi Shimamoto is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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