Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Kamran Samakar
Dr. Kamran Samakar is a board-certified general surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Upper GI and General Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He serves as Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program at Keck Medicine of USC and Program Director for Pediatric Bariatric Surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). He is also Vice Chair of Surgery at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and President of the California and Nevada Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He has performed thousands of bariatric and general surgical procedures with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.
Education & Board Certifications
- BA, University of Minnesota
- MD, University of Minnesota Medical School
- MA, Bioethics and Health Law
- Residency in General Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center (Chief Resident of the Year)
- Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Kamran Samakar 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. Kamran Samakar 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. Kamran Samakar's office located?
Dr. Kamran Samakar's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Kamran Samakar's board certifications?
Dr. Kamran Samakar holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Surgery, Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kamran Samakar's education and training background?
Dr. Kamran Samakar's training includes: BA, University of Minnesota; MD, University of Minnesota Medical School; MA, Bioethics and Health Law; Residency in General Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center (Chief Resident of the Year); Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Harvard Medical School. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kamran Samakar have?
Dr. Kamran Samakar has approximately 18 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.
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