Dr. Brooke V Towne, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
10405 SAN DIEGO MISSION RD STE 106, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Brooke V Towne
Dr. Brooke Towne is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain medicine specialist in Oceanside and San Diego, CA. She completed her residency and fellowship at UC San Diego, served as Chief Resident, and is a published author of textbook chapters and research articles in pain management.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD (2018)
- Anesthesiology Residency - University of California San Diego (Chief Resident)
- Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship - 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. Brooke V Towne 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. Brooke V Towne 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. Brooke V Towne's office located?
Dr. Brooke V Towne's office is located at 10405 SAN DIEGO MISSION RD STE 106, San Diego, CA 92108. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Diego County.
What are Dr. Brooke V Towne's board certifications?
Dr. Brooke V Towne holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Fellowship Trained in Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Brooke V Towne's education and training background?
Dr. Brooke V Towne's training includes: MD (2018); Anesthesiology Residency - University of California San Diego (Chief Resident); Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship - 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. Brooke V Towne have?
Dr. Brooke V Towne has approximately 7 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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