Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani, MD
Internal Medicine
Submit records to this physician
Create a IMEPro account to get started
Office Address
1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani
Dr. Mehrdad K. Ariani is a board-certified interventional cardiologist, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), and certified Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) serving the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, California area. He earned his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and his interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. With over 30 years in private practice and serving as cardiovascular service line medical director at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Ariani provides expert workers' compensation evaluations for cardiac and internal medicine conditions.
Education & Board Certifications
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, MD, 1986
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency, 1989-1992
- University of California Irvine, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, 1992-1995
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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. Mehrdad K Ariani serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, Ventura 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. Mehrdad K Ariani evaluate as a QME?
A Internal 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. Mehrdad K Ariani's office located?
Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani's board certifications?
Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology, Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani's education and training background?
Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani's training includes: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, MD, 1986; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency, 1989-1992; University of California Irvine, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, 1992-1995. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani have?
Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani has approximately 33 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani speak?
Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani speaks English and Farsi. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
View all Internal Medicine QME Physicians
225 physicians across California
Similar Internal Medicine QME Physicians in Los Angeles County
Related QME Specialties
Are you Dr. Mehrdad K Ariani?
Claim your profile to showcase your expertise, display turnaround times, and receive evaluation requests directly through IMEPro.
Claim Your ProfileFree — takes less than 2 minutes
Looking for an Internal Medicine Physician?
Browse Verified Pro Internal Medicine physicians with verified turnaround times and one-click scheduling.
Browse Verified Pro PhysiciansCounties Served