Dr. Lee T Snook Jr, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2288 AUBURN BLVD STE 106, Sacramento, CA 95821-1619
Phone
Counties Served
Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Lee T Snook Jr
Dr. Lee T. Snook Jr., MD is a pain medicine and anesthesiology specialist with over 45 years of experience in Sacramento, California. He graduated from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1980 and founded Metropolitan Pain Management Consultants, Inc. in 1992. Dr. Snook is board certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine (Interventional), and Internal Medicine. He holds Diplomate status in the American Board of Addictive Medicine, is a Certified Medical Review Officer, and is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the State of California. He also serves as an expert consultant to the Medical Board of California.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., University of Nevada School of Medicine, 1980
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 Sacramento County
Dr. Lee T Snook Jr serves workers' compensation cases in 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. Lee T Snook Jr 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. Lee T Snook Jr's office located?
Dr. Lee T Snook Jr's office is located at 2288 AUBURN BLVD STE 106, Sacramento, CA 95821-1619. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Sacramento County.
What are Dr. Lee T Snook Jr's board certifications?
Dr. Lee T Snook Jr holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Anesthesiology, Board Certified, Pain Medicine (Interventional), Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Diplomate, American Board of Addictive Medicine, Certified Medical Review Officer, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Lee T Snook Jr's education and training background?
Dr. Lee T Snook Jr's training includes: M.D., University of Nevada School of Medicine, 1980. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Lee T Snook Jr have?
Dr. Lee T Snook Jr has approximately 45 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.
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