Dr. Alex Sahba, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
3415 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Alex Sahba
Dr. Alex Sahba, MD is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2001, completed his psychiatry residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2001-2005), and a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (2005-2006). He has been board certified in psychiatry since 2007.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Ross University School of Medicine, 2001
- Residency in Psychiatry, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2001-2005
- Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2005-2006
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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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Alex Sahba serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Alex Sahba 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. Alex Sahba's office located?
Dr. Alex Sahba's office is located at 3415 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90034. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Alex Sahba's board certifications?
Dr. Alex Sahba holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certified in Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Alex Sahba's education and training background?
Dr. Alex Sahba's training includes: MD, Ross University School of Medicine, 2001; Residency in Psychiatry, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2001-2005; Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2005-2006. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Alex Sahba have?
Dr. Alex Sahba has approximately 25 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.
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