Dr. David F Smolins, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
3300 WEBSTER ST STE 601, Oakland, CA 94609
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Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. David F Smolins
Dr. David F. Smolins is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist practicing in Oakland, San Francisco, and San Mateo, CA with over 23 years of experience. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin and served as Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF/VA Medical Center before joining Remedy Medical Group.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS - University of Texas at Austin (Magna Cum Laude, Psychology and Biological Sciences)
- MD - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Internship - University of Chicago / Weiss Memorial Hospital
- Anesthesiology Residency - University of California, San Francisco
- Pain Management Fellowship - University of California, San Francisco
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. David F Smolins serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento 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. David F Smolins 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. David F Smolins's office located?
Dr. David F Smolins's office is located at 3300 WEBSTER ST STE 601, Oakland, CA 94609. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. David F Smolins's board certifications?
Dr. David F Smolins holds the following board certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology (2007-2027), American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine (2010-2030). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. David F Smolins's education and training background?
Dr. David F Smolins's training includes: BS - University of Texas at Austin (Magna Cum Laude, Psychology and Biological Sciences); MD - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Internship - University of Chicago / Weiss Memorial Hospital; Anesthesiology Residency - University of California, San Francisco; Pain Management Fellowship - University of California, San Francisco. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. David F Smolins have?
Dr. David F Smolins has approximately 23 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. David F Smolins serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. David F Smolins is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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