Dr. Payam Farjoodi, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
2445 W CHAPMAN AVE STE 100, Orange, CA 92868
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Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Payam Farjoodi
Dr. Payam Farjoodi is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, California, specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. He is recognized as an Orange County Physician of Excellence and serves as a reviewer for The Spine Journal and on the Adult Spine Evaluation Committee of the AAOS.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Fellowship: Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, University of California San Diego
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About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
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 Orange County
Dr. Payam Farjoodi serves workers' compensation cases in Orange 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. Payam Farjoodi evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery 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. Payam Farjoodi's office located?
Dr. Payam Farjoodi's office is located at 2445 W CHAPMAN AVE STE 100, Orange, CA 92868. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. Payam Farjoodi's board certifications?
Dr. Payam Farjoodi holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Payam Farjoodi's education and training background?
Dr. Payam Farjoodi's training includes: Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; Fellowship: Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, University of California San Diego. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Payam Farjoodi have?
Dr. Payam Farjoodi has approximately 21 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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