Dr. Farzin Kabaei, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
2120 W EIGHTH ST STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Farzin Kabaei
Dr. Farzin Kabaei is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic trauma, and minimally invasive robotic-assisted joint replacement. He is a regional expert in the Direct Anterior Bikini Incision Hip Replacement and Robotic-assisted Mako Partial and Total Knee Replacement.
Education & Board Certifications
- Undergraduate: Neuroscience, UCLA
- Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Montefiore/Einstein Medical Center
- Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Languages Spoken
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Farzin Kabaei serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Farzin Kabaei 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. Farzin Kabaei's office located?
Dr. Farzin Kabaei's office is located at 2120 W EIGHTH ST STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Farzin Kabaei's board certifications?
Dr. Farzin Kabaei holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, California Medical Board of Examiners. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Farzin Kabaei's education and training background?
Dr. Farzin Kabaei's training includes: Undergraduate: Neuroscience, UCLA; Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Montefiore/Einstein Medical Center; Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Farzin Kabaei have?
Dr. Farzin Kabaei has approximately 20 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.
What languages does Dr. Farzin Kabaei speak?
Dr. Farzin Kabaei speaks English and Farsi and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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