Dr. Kian Raiszadeh, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
12610 S WESTERN AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Imperial County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Kian Raiszadeh
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, California, with over 22 years of experience, sub-specializing in sports medicine, trauma, and shoulder and knee surgery. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1998 and earned his medical degree from UC San Diego in 2002. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Rutgers University in New Jersey in 2007, followed by a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. After practicing as a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente for 7 years, he practiced as an orthopaedic traumatologist in San Francisco for 5 years. He was also the CEO and Founder of SpineZone/Livara, a company focused on a holistic approach to orthopedic care that has served over 150,000 patients.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, University of California, Berkeley (1998)
- MD, University of California, San Diego (2002)
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Rutgers University, New Jersey (2007)
- Sports Medicine Fellowship, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego
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. Kian Raiszadeh serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Imperial 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. Kian Raiszadeh 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. Kian Raiszadeh's office located?
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh's office is located at 12610 S WESTERN AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90047. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Kian Raiszadeh's board certifications?
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kian Raiszadeh's education and training background?
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh's training includes: BA, University of California, Berkeley (1998); MD, University of California, San Diego (2002); Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Rutgers University, New Jersey (2007); Sports Medicine Fellowship, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kian Raiszadeh have?
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh has approximately 19 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. Kian Raiszadeh serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Kian Raiszadeh is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Imperial County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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