Dr. Jos R Santz Ii, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
600 N GARFIELD AVE STE 111, Monterey Park, CA 91754
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Counties Served
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Jos R Santz Ii
Dr. Jos R. Santz II, MD is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with a focus on pain medicine and interventional spine procedures, practicing in Pasadena, California. He earned dual B.S. degrees in Psychobiology and Exercise Science from the University of Southern California and his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2004. He completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, a general surgery residency at SUNY Downstate, a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at SUNY Downstate (serving as Chief Resident PGY4), and an interventional spine fellowship at the Carolina Back Institute.
Education & Board Certifications
- B.S., Psychobiology, University of Southern California
- B.S., Exercise Science, University of Southern California
- M.D., Ross University School of Medicine, 2004
- Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2004–2005
- Residency, General Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2006–2007
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2007–2010
- Fellowship, Interventional Spine, Carolina Back Institute, 2010–2011
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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 California
Dr. Jos R Santz Ii serves workers' compensation cases in , 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. Jos R Santz Ii 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. Jos R Santz Ii's office located?
Dr. Jos R Santz Ii's office is located at 600 N GARFIELD AVE STE 111, Monterey Park, CA 91754. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for California County.
What are Dr. Jos R Santz Ii's board certifications?
Dr. Jos R Santz Ii holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine Specialist. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jos R Santz Ii's education and training background?
Dr. Jos R Santz Ii's training includes: B.S., Psychobiology, University of Southern California; B.S., Exercise Science, University of Southern California; M.D., Ross University School of Medicine, 2004; Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2004–2005; Residency, General Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2006–2007; Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2007–2010; Fellowship, Interventional Spine, Carolina Back Institute, 2010–2011. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jos R Santz Ii have?
Dr. Jos R Santz Ii 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.
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