Dr. Sapoora Manshaii, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
1213 MERIDIAN AVE, San Jose, CA 95125
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Sutter County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sapoora Manshaii
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii is a board-certified general and critical care surgeon practicing in Petaluma and Sacramento, CA. She received her MD from the Technical University of Munich in Germany. She completed her surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and SSM Health/Saint Louis University, followed by a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. She specializes in trauma surgery, minimally invasive surgery, breast surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Technical University of Munich, Germany
- Residency, Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital / SSM Health-Saint Louis University (1997-2002)
- Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, University of Maryland (2002-2003)
Languages Spoken
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual impairment.
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. Sapoora Manshaii serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Sutter 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. Sapoora Manshaii evaluate as a QME?
A 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. Sapoora Manshaii's office located?
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii's office is located at 1213 MERIDIAN AVE, San Jose, CA 95125. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Sapoora Manshaii's board certifications?
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii holds the following board certifications: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery, American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Fellow, American College of Surgeons. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sapoora Manshaii's education and training background?
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii's training includes: MD, Technical University of Munich, Germany; Residency, Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital / SSM Health-Saint Louis University (1997-2002); Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, University of Maryland (2002-2003). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sapoora Manshaii have?
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii has approximately 24 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Sapoora Manshaii speak?
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii speaks English and German. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Sapoora Manshaii serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Sapoora Manshaii is available for QME evaluations in Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Sutter County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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