Dr. Irina V Williams, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
409 13TH ST STE 600 6TH FL, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Irina V Williams
Dr. Irina V. Williams is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician serving as Chief of the Pain Medicine Division at Alameda Health System, with over 15 years of experience. She graduated with honors from Voronezh State Medical Academy in Russia, completed anesthesiology residency at Henry Ford Hospital, and pain medicine fellowship at UCSF, and has held leadership roles including Interim Vice Chief and Chief of Medical Staff.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD (with honors), Voronezh State Medical Academy, Russia
- MHA (Master of Health Administration)
- Residency in Anesthesiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, University of California San Francisco
Languages Spoken
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. Irina V Williams serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara 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. Irina V Williams 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. Irina V Williams's office located?
Dr. Irina V Williams's office is located at 409 13TH ST STE 600 6TH FL, Oakland, CA 94612. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Irina V Williams's board certifications?
Dr. Irina V Williams holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Board Certified in Pain 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. Irina V Williams's education and training background?
Dr. Irina V Williams's training includes: MD (with honors), Voronezh State Medical Academy, Russia; MHA (Master of Health Administration); Residency in Anesthesiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI; Fellowship in Pain Medicine, University of California San Francisco. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Irina V Williams have?
Dr. Irina V Williams has approximately 15 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.
What languages does Dr. Irina V Williams speak?
Dr. Irina V Williams speaks English and Russian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Irina V Williams serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Irina V Williams is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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