Dr. Paresh N Varu, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4280
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Paresh N Varu
Dr. Paresh N. Varu, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) serving the greater Los Angeles and Burbank area of California. With expertise in occupational medicine and employee health, Dr. Varu provides comprehensive workers' compensation evaluations alongside his clinical practice at Media City Medical, where he serves as Chief Medical Officer. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1996, completed his internal medicine residency at LA County/USC Medical Center, and served as Chief of the Department of Medicine at Providence Saint Joseph's Medical Center from 2010 to 2012.
Education & Board Certifications
- Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (MD, 1996)
- LA County/USC General Hospital (Internal Medicine Residency)
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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. Paresh N Varu 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. Paresh N Varu evaluate as a QME?
A Internal 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. Paresh N Varu's office located?
Dr. Paresh N Varu's office is located at 5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4280. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Paresh N Varu's board certifications?
Dr. Paresh N Varu holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Paresh N Varu's education and training background?
Dr. Paresh N Varu's training includes: Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (MD, 1996); LA County/USC General Hospital (Internal Medicine Residency). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Paresh N Varu have?
Dr. Paresh N Varu has approximately 29 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Paresh N Varu speak?
Dr. Paresh N Varu speaks English and Gujarati and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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