Dr. Sina Samie, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
420 E 3RD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sina Samie
Dr. Sina Samie is an anesthesiologist specializing in pain medicine, affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Los Angeles General Medical Center. He employs a multidisciplinary approach to pain management including interventional treatments, neuromodulation, and regenerative therapies.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Distinction in Research)
- Internship - Adventist Health White Memorial
- Anesthesiology Residency - USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center (2014-2017)
- Pain Medicine Fellowship - USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center (2017-2018)
About Pain Medicine QME Evaluations
Pain Medicine QME evaluations focus on chronic pain conditions resulting from workplace injuries, including complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, and neuropathic pain. The evaluating pain specialist determines whether ongoing pain is causally related to the industrial injury and assesses functional 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. Sina Samie 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. Sina Samie evaluate as a QME?
A Pain Medicine 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. Sina Samie's office located?
Dr. Sina Samie's office is located at 420 E 3RD ST STE 809, Los Angeles, CA 90013. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Sina Samie's board certifications?
Dr. Sina Samie holds the following board certifications: Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sina Samie's education and training background?
Dr. Sina Samie's training includes: MD - Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Distinction in Research); Internship - Adventist Health White Memorial; Anesthesiology Residency - USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center (2014-2017); Pain Medicine Fellowship - USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center (2017-2018). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sina Samie have?
Dr. Sina Samie has approximately 9 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified pain medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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