Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
24301 SUTHLAND DR STE 218, Hayward, CA 94545
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer
Dr. Matthew Kale Wedemeyer is a board-certified pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Stanford Health Care in Redwood City and Stanford, California. He graduated from USC Keck School of Medicine, completed residency and fellowship at Stanford Hospital, and has over 20 years of clinical experience.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (2002)
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2006)
- Fellowship in Pain Management, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2007)
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. Matthew K Wedemeyer serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz 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. Matthew K Wedemeyer 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. Matthew K Wedemeyer's office located?
Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer's office is located at 24301 SUTHLAND DR STE 218, Hayward, CA 94545. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer's board certifications?
Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer holds the following board certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified in Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer's education and training background?
Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer's training includes: MD, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (2002); Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2006); Fellowship in Pain Management, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2007). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer have?
Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer has approximately 23 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. Matthew K Wedemeyer serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Matthew K Wedemeyer is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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