Dr. Andrew Vargas, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1155 3RD ST STE 130, Oakland, CA 94607
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Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Andrew Vargas
Dr. Andrew Vargas is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist practicing in Oakland and Emeryville, California. He completed residency and fellowship at UCSF before serving as a Senior Staff Physician at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and now provides individualized, multimodal pain care emphasizing lifestyle modifications alongside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Education & Board Certifications
- Residency in Anesthesiology, University of California San Francisco (2015-2019)
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, University of California San Francisco (2019-2020)
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. Andrew Vargas serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus 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. Andrew Vargas 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. Andrew Vargas's office located?
Dr. Andrew Vargas's office is located at 1155 3RD ST STE 130, Oakland, CA 94607. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Andrew Vargas's board certifications?
Dr. Andrew Vargas holds the following board certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine (2021-2031). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Andrew Vargas's education and training background?
Dr. Andrew Vargas's training includes: Residency in Anesthesiology, University of California San Francisco (2015-2019); Fellowship in Pain Medicine, University of California San Francisco (2019-2020). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Andrew Vargas have?
Dr. Andrew Vargas has approximately 6 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. Andrew Vargas serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Andrew Vargas is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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