Dr. Harpreet Singh, MD
Pain Medicine
Submit records to this physician
Create a IMEPro account to get started
Office Address
6010 HELLYER AVE STE 150, San Jose, CA 95138
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Harpreet Singh
Dr. Harpreet Singh is a triple board-certified pain medicine physician in San Jose, CA with over 30 years of experience. He is a QME (Qualified Medical Examiner) designated by the California Division of Workers' Compensation, specializing in head and neck pain, neuropathic pain disorders, and headaches, with additional training in craniofacial and dental pain from UCLA Dental School and Tufts School of Dental Medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Punjabi University, Government Medical College (1992)
- Internal Medicine Residency - Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York
- Neurology Residency - UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento
- Pain Medicine Fellowship - UC Davis Medical Center
- Additional Training in Craniofacial/Dental Pain - UCLA Dental School and Tufts School of Dental Medicine
Languages Spoken
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 Santa Clara County
Dr. Harpreet Singh serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara 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. Harpreet Singh 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. Harpreet Singh's office located?
Dr. Harpreet Singh's office is located at 6010 HELLYER AVE STE 150, San Jose, CA 95138. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Harpreet Singh's board certifications?
Dr. Harpreet Singh holds the following board certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Interventional Pain Management, Addiction Medicine, QME - Qualified Medical Examiner. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Harpreet Singh's education and training background?
Dr. Harpreet Singh's training includes: MD - Punjabi University, Government Medical College (1992); Internal Medicine Residency - Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York; Neurology Residency - UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento; Pain Medicine Fellowship - UC Davis Medical Center; Additional Training in Craniofacial/Dental Pain - UCLA Dental School and Tufts School of Dental Medicine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Harpreet Singh have?
Dr. Harpreet Singh has approximately 33 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.
What languages does Dr. Harpreet Singh speak?
Dr. Harpreet Singh speaks English and Hindi and Punjabi and Spanish and Urdu. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
View all Pain Medicine QME Physicians
179 physicians across California
Similar Pain Medicine QME Physicians in Santa Clara County
Related QME Specialties
Are you Dr. Harpreet Singh?
Claim your profile to showcase your expertise, display turnaround times, and receive evaluation requests directly through IMEPro.
Claim Your ProfileFree — takes less than 2 minutes
Looking for a Pain Medicine Physician?
Browse Verified Pro Pain Medicine physicians with verified turnaround times and one-click scheduling.
Browse Verified Pro PhysiciansCounties Served