Dr. Michael C Yang, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
418 DAVIS ST STE B, Vacaville, CA 95688
Phone
Counties Served
Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Michael C Yang
Dr. Michael Ishu Yang is a board-certified pain management and anesthesiology physician practicing in Northern California through Summit Pain Alliance. He completed dual undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology at Johns Hopkins University with Phi Beta Kappa honors, earned his MD at UCSF, and completed anesthesiology residency at Cornell University.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Biology and Psychology (Phi Beta Kappa, Psy Chi), The Johns Hopkins University
- MD, University of California San Francisco
- Residency in Anesthesiology, Cornell University
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. Michael C Yang serves workers' compensation cases in Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado 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. Michael C Yang 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. Michael C Yang's office located?
Dr. Michael C Yang's office is located at 418 DAVIS ST STE B, Vacaville, CA 95688. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Solano County.
What are Dr. Michael C Yang's board certifications?
Dr. Michael C Yang holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Anesthesiology, 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. Michael C Yang's education and training background?
Dr. Michael C Yang's training includes: BS in Biology and Psychology (Phi Beta Kappa, Psy Chi), The Johns Hopkins University; MD, University of California San Francisco; Residency in Anesthesiology, Cornell University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Michael C Yang have?
Dr. Michael C Yang has approximately 17 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. Michael C Yang serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Michael C Yang is available for QME evaluations in Solano County, Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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