Dr. Raffy Mirzayan, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
1400 SOUTH GRAND AVE STE 608, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Raffy Mirzayan
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park, and clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at USC Keck School of Medicine. Inventor of Biologic Tuberoplasty, BioPFJ, and Double Button Tommy John Surgery, with over 25 years of experience specializing in shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Keck School of Medicine of USC (1995)
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 Served Counties
Dr. Raffy Mirzayan serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino 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. Raffy Mirzayan 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. Raffy Mirzayan's office located?
Dr. Raffy Mirzayan's office is located at 1400 SOUTH GRAND AVE STE 608, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Raffy Mirzayan's board certifications?
Dr. Raffy Mirzayan holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Raffy Mirzayan's education and training background?
Dr. Raffy Mirzayan's training includes: MD, Keck School of Medicine of USC (1995). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Raffy Mirzayan have?
Dr. Raffy Mirzayan has approximately 31 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.
Which counties does Dr. Raffy Mirzayan serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Raffy Mirzayan is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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