Dr. Alicja S Steiner, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2100 FIFTH AVE STE 200, San Diego, CA 92101-2102
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Alicja S Steiner
Dr. Alicja Steiner is a leading anesthesiologist and pain management specialist in San Diego, CA with over 30 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Warsaw and has served as faculty at Harvard University and the University of California San Diego, receiving the Physician's Recognition Award from the AMA twice.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Medical Centre for Postgraduate Education Warsaw / Medical University of Warsaw (1991)
- Faculty - Harvard University
- Faculty - University of California San Diego
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 San Diego County
Dr. Alicja S Steiner serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego 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. Alicja S Steiner 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. Alicja S Steiner's office located?
Dr. Alicja S Steiner's office is located at 2100 FIFTH AVE STE 200, San Diego, CA 92101-2102. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Alicja S Steiner's board certifications?
Dr. Alicja S Steiner holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Board Certified in Pain Medicine, Physician's Recognition Award - American Medical Association (twice). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Alicja S Steiner's education and training background?
Dr. Alicja S Steiner's training includes: MD - Medical Centre for Postgraduate Education Warsaw / Medical University of Warsaw (1991); Faculty - Harvard University; Faculty - University of California San Diego. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Alicja S Steiner have?
Dr. Alicja S Steiner has approximately 34 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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