Dr. Richard Thai, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2050 N GAREY AVE STE 3, Pomona, CA 91767
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Richard Thai
Dr. Richard Thai, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist and pain medicine specialist in Anaheim, CA. He served as a Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and graduated with honors as a member of the Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society. He served as Chief Resident during his PM&R residency at UC Irvine. His philosophy centers on relieving pain, restoring function, and empowering patients to regain independence.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Western University of Health Sciences (graduated with honors, Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society)
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of California Irvine (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
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 Served Counties
Dr. Richard Thai serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Richard Thai 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. Richard Thai's office located?
Dr. Richard Thai's office is located at 2050 N GAREY AVE STE 3, Pomona, CA 91767. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Richard Thai's board certifications?
Dr. Richard Thai 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. Richard Thai's education and training background?
Dr. Richard Thai's training includes: DO, Western University of Health Sciences (graduated with honors, Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society); Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of California Irvine (Chief Resident); Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Richard Thai have?
Dr. Richard Thai has approximately 9 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. Richard Thai serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Richard Thai is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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