Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi, MD
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
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Office Address
1414 S GRAND AV STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Kern County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi
Dr. Ashkan L. Naraghi is a triple board-certified pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist at the Beverly Hills Lung and Sleep Institute. He is an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), with clinical interests including interstitial lung disease, lung transplantation, and COPD.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Neuroscience, UCLA (2000)
- MD, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia (2004)
- Internal Medicine Residency, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Clinical Chief, Pulmonary Division)
- Beverly Hills Lung and Sleep Institute
- Adventist Health Glendale
Areas of Specialization
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease QME Evaluations
Pulmonary Disease QME evaluations focus on respiratory conditions caused by workplace exposures, including occupational asthma, silicosis, asbestosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The evaluating pulmonologist assesses lung function and the causal relationship between workplace exposures and respiratory 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. Ashkan L Naraghi serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Kern 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. Ashkan L Naraghi evaluate as a QME?
As a Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease QME, Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi evaluates workers' compensation cases involving pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, interstitial lung disease, copd and obstructive lung disease, and related conditions. Each evaluation includes a comprehensive record review, clinical examination, and a detailed report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides 5th Edition (2001).
Where is Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi's office located?
Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AV STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi's board certifications?
Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi holds the following board certifications: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi's education and training background?
Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi's training includes: BS, Neuroscience, UCLA (2000); MD, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia (2004); Internal Medicine Residency, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine - pulmonary disease workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi have?
Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi has approximately 21 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine - pulmonary disease physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi speak?
Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi speaks English and Farsi and French. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ashkan L Naraghi is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Kern County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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