Dr. Radhika Sood, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
14126 SHERMAN WAY 9, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Radhika Sood
Dr. Radhika Sood, DO, is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist practicing in Los Angeles and Glendale, CA with approximately 12 years of experience. She is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente and frequently treats radiculopathy, low back pain, and osteoarthritis of the spine. She is board certified in both PM&R and Pain Medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Western University of Health Sciences)
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Radhika Sood serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Radhika Sood 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. Radhika Sood's office located?
Dr. Radhika Sood's office is located at 14126 SHERMAN WAY 9, Van Nuys, CA 91405. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Radhika Sood's board certifications?
Dr. Radhika Sood holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Radhika Sood's education and training background?
Dr. Radhika Sood's training includes: DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Western University of Health Sciences). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Radhika Sood have?
Dr. Radhika Sood has approximately 12 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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