Dr. Paymon Rahgozar, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
420 E THIRD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Ventura County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Paymon Rahgozar
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar is a triple board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeon practicing in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, CA. He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics and received his MD from Washington University in St. Louis. He trained in plastic surgery at USC and completed a hand surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan. He served as Assistant Professor at UCSF and has authored over 30 publications.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, Microbiology/Immunology/Molecular Genetics, UCLA (Summa Cum Laude)
- MD, Washington University in St. Louis
- Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California
- Fellowship, Hand Surgery, University of Michigan
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. Paymon Rahgozar serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Ventura 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. Paymon Rahgozar 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. Paymon Rahgozar's office located?
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar's office is located at 420 E THIRD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Paymon Rahgozar's board certifications?
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar holds the following board certifications: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, Hand Surgery, 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. Paymon Rahgozar's education and training background?
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar's training includes: BA, Microbiology/Immunology/Molecular Genetics, UCLA (Summa Cum Laude); MD, Washington University in St. Louis; Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California; Fellowship, Hand Surgery, University of Michigan. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Paymon Rahgozar have?
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar has approximately 12 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. Paymon Rahgozar speak?
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Paymon Rahgozar serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Paymon Rahgozar is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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