Dr. Rui Zhang, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 101, Richmond, CA 94806
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Rui Zhang
Dr. Rui Zhang is a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, practicing at EliteMD Pain and Spine clinic in the Greater Sacramento area. She completed residency at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (Rutgers) and pain medicine fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, has authored over 150 expert reports, and serves as a board examiner for the ABPMR.
Education & Board Certifications
- MOT (Master of Occupational Therapy)
- MSc
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
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. Rui Zhang serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin 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. Rui Zhang 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. Rui Zhang's office located?
Dr. Rui Zhang's office is located at 2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 101, Richmond, CA 94806. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Rui Zhang's board certifications?
Dr. Rui Zhang holds the following board certifications: Fellow of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FABPMR), Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC), Board Certified in Pain Medicine, ABPMR Board Examiner. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Rui Zhang's education and training background?
Dr. Rui Zhang's training includes: MOT (Master of Occupational Therapy); MSc; Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School; Fellowship in Pain Medicine, Cleveland Clinic. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Rui Zhang serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Rui Zhang is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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