Dr. Natalie Karapetians, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
815 COLORADO ST 200, Glendale, CA 91205
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Kern County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Natalie Karapetians
Dr. Natalie Karapetians is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) serving the Glendale and Mission Hills areas of California. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Kern Medical in Bakersfield, achieving board certification in 2022. Dr. Karapetians currently practices as a hospitalist with Facey Medical Group at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and provides medical-legal evaluations for workers' compensation cases in the greater Los Angeles region.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Biological Sciences, University of California, Riverside (2011-2015)
- MD, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2015-2019)
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Kern Medical, Bakersfield (2019-2022)
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. Natalie Karapetians serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Kern 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. Natalie Karapetians 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. Natalie Karapetians's office located?
Dr. Natalie Karapetians's office is located at 815 COLORADO ST 200, Glendale, CA 91205. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Natalie Karapetians's board certifications?
Dr. Natalie Karapetians holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine (2022), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Natalie Karapetians's education and training background?
Dr. Natalie Karapetians's training includes: BS, Biological Sciences, University of California, Riverside (2011-2015); MD, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2015-2019); Residency, Internal Medicine, Kern Medical, Bakersfield (2019-2022). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Natalie Karapetians have?
Dr. Natalie Karapetians has approximately 4 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.
Which counties does Dr. Natalie Karapetians serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Natalie Karapetians is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Kern County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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