Dr. Sanaz Parsa, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
655 N CENTRAL AVE 17TH FL, Glendale, CA 91203
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sanaz Parsa
Dr. Sanaz Parsa is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, affiliated with Mark Twain Medical Center in California. She completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and served as chief resident during her psychiatry residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Her former name was Sanaz Kalantarzadeh.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Ross University School of Medicine
- Psychiatry Residency, Maimonides Medical Center, New York City (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
About Psychiatry QME Evaluations
Psychiatry QME evaluations address psychological and psychiatric injuries arising from workplace events, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders. The evaluating psychiatrist assesses mental health causation, treatment needs, and work capacity limitations.
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. Sanaz Parsa serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced 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. Sanaz Parsa evaluate as a QME?
A Psychiatry 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. Sanaz Parsa's office located?
Dr. Sanaz Parsa's office is located at 655 N CENTRAL AVE 17TH FL, Glendale, CA 91203. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 5 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Sanaz Parsa's board certifications?
Dr. Sanaz Parsa holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sanaz Parsa's education and training background?
Dr. Sanaz Parsa's training includes: MD, Ross University School of Medicine; Psychiatry Residency, Maimonides Medical Center, New York City (Chief Resident); Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sanaz Parsa have?
Dr. Sanaz Parsa has approximately 20 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified psychiatry physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Sanaz Parsa serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Sanaz Parsa is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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