Dr. Shahab Mahboubian, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1110 CRENSHAW BLVD, Torrance, CA 90501
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Shahab Mahboubian
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian, DO, MPH is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Burbank, CA with over 20 years of experience. He was the first orthopedic surgeon on the West Coast to perform cosmetic limb lengthening using the Precice and Stryde nail system. His clinical expertise includes general orthopaedic surgery, fracture care, joint replacement, trauma and sports injuries, deformity correction surgery of upper and lower extremities, and workers' compensation evaluations. He practices at Height Lengthening in Burbank.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
- Internship, Peninsula Hospital Center, New York
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Peninsula Hospital Center, New York
- Fellowship in Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
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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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian 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. Shahab Mahboubian 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. Shahab Mahboubian's office located?
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian's office is located at 1110 CRENSHAW BLVD, Torrance, CA 90501. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Shahab Mahboubian's board certifications?
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Master of Public Health (MPH). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Shahab Mahboubian's education and training background?
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian's training includes: DO, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA; Internship, Peninsula Hospital Center, New York; Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Peninsula Hospital Center, New York; Fellowship in Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Shahab Mahboubian have?
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian 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.
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