Dr. Farjad Sarafian, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1220 HEMLOCK WAY STE 206, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Farjad Sarafian
Dr. Farjad Sarafian is a board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician serving as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in Santa Ana, California. He graduated from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in 1998 and completed his infectious disease fellowship at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Sarafian holds the designation of Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA) and serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at City of Hope, providing expert workers' compensation evaluations for injured workers throughout Orange County.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 1998
- Residency - Internal Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Fellowship - Infectious Disease, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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 Orange County
Dr. Farjad Sarafian serves workers' compensation cases in Orange 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. Farjad Sarafian evaluate as a QME?
A Internal 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. Farjad Sarafian's office located?
Dr. Farjad Sarafian's office is located at 1220 HEMLOCK WAY STE 206, Santa Ana, CA 92707. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. Farjad Sarafian's board certifications?
Dr. Farjad Sarafian holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Internal Medicine, Board Certified - Infectious Disease, Fellow - Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Farjad Sarafian's education and training background?
Dr. Farjad Sarafian's training includes: MD, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 1998; Residency - Internal Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Fellowship - Infectious Disease, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Farjad Sarafian have?
Dr. Farjad Sarafian has approximately 28 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Farjad Sarafian speak?
Dr. Farjad Sarafian speaks English and Persian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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