Dr. Babak P Azar, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
2514 S CENTRAL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Babak P Azar
Dr. Babak P. Azar is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 29 years of medical experience, specializing in both general psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. He completed his psychiatry residency at Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Yale University. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente in the greater Los Angeles area and also provides telehealth services.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical Degree, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences / Bandar Abbas College of Medicine, 1996
- Psychiatry Residency, Rutgers Health / New Jersey Medical School, 2005-2009
- Fellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, Yale-New Haven Medical Center, 2009-2010
About Psychiatry QME Evaluations
Psychiatry QME evaluations address psychological and psychiatric injuries arising from workplace events, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders. The evaluating psychiatrist assesses mental health causation, treatment needs, and work capacity 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. Babak P Azar serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino 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. Babak P Azar evaluate as a QME?
A Psychiatry 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. Babak P Azar's office located?
Dr. Babak P Azar's office is located at 2514 S CENTRAL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90011. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Babak P Azar's board certifications?
Dr. Babak P Azar holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, General Psychiatry, Board Certified, Geriatric Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Babak P Azar's education and training background?
Dr. Babak P Azar's training includes: Medical Degree, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences / Bandar Abbas College of Medicine, 1996; Psychiatry Residency, Rutgers Health / New Jersey Medical School, 2005-2009; Fellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, Yale-New Haven Medical Center, 2009-2010. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Babak P Azar have?
Dr. Babak P Azar has approximately 29 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified psychiatry physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Babak P Azar serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Babak P Azar is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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