Dr. Ehsan Saadat, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
221 E WALNUT ST STE 275, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Shasta County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Ehsan Saadat
Dr. Ehsan Saadat, MD is a board-certified, Harvard and Emory-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He studied biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley and earned his MD from UC San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard, where he served as chief editor of the Orthopaedic Journal at Harvard Medical School and was honored as chief resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at the Emory Spine Center in 2016. Dr. Saadat is co-director of spine surgery at the Precision Ambulatory Surgery Center in Beverly Hills. Named among America's top spine surgeons by Newsweek for 2025.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, UC Berkeley
- MD, UC San Francisco School of Medicine
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard (Chief Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital)
- Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Emory Spine Center (2016)
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. Ehsan Saadat serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Shasta 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. Ehsan Saadat 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. Ehsan Saadat's office located?
Dr. Ehsan Saadat's office is located at 221 E WALNUT ST STE 275, Pasadena, CA 91101. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 10 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Ehsan Saadat's board certifications?
Dr. Ehsan Saadat holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Ehsan Saadat's education and training background?
Dr. Ehsan Saadat's training includes: BS, Biomedical Engineering, UC Berkeley; MD, UC San Francisco School of Medicine; Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard (Chief Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital); Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Emory Spine Center (2016). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ehsan Saadat have?
Dr. Ehsan Saadat has approximately 10 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. Ehsan Saadat serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Ehsan Saadat is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Shasta County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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