Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
633 W FIFTH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu
Dr. Clara Van-Ha Vu is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician in Los Angeles, California. Born in Vietnam and raised in Westminster, CA, she completed her medical education at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, residency at UCLA, and pain medicine fellowship at UCLA, and currently practices interventional pain and anesthesiology at Kaiser Permanente.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA in Biological Sciences (minor in Piano Performance), University of Southern California
- MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Residency in Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, UCLA
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. Clara Van Ha Vu serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange 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. Clara Van Ha Vu 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. Clara Van Ha Vu's office located?
Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu's office is located at 633 W FIFTH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90071. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu's board certifications?
Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Anesthesiology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu's education and training background?
Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu's training includes: BA in Biological Sciences (minor in Piano Performance), University of Southern California; MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine; Residency in Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Fellowship in Pain Medicine, 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. Clara Van Ha Vu have?
Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu 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.
Which counties does Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Clara Van Ha Vu is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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