Dr. Afshin Shabanie, MD
Pain Medicine
Submit records to this physician
Create a IMEPro account to get started
Office Address
8453 S VAN NESS AVE, Inglewood, CA 90305
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Afshin Shabanie
Dr. Afshin Shabanie is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Director of Interventional Pain Management at Allied Anesthesia Medical Group. He also provides pediatric anesthesia services at CHOC Hospital in Orange County, with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
- Internal Medicine Internship - Columbia University/St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York
- Anesthesiology Residency - UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles
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 Served Counties
Dr. Afshin Shabanie serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Afshin Shabanie 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. Afshin Shabanie's office located?
Dr. Afshin Shabanie's office is located at 8453 S VAN NESS AVE, Inglewood, CA 90305. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Afshin Shabanie's board certifications?
Dr. Afshin Shabanie 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. Afshin Shabanie's education and training background?
Dr. Afshin Shabanie's training includes: MD - Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine; Internal Medicine Internship - Columbia University/St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York; Anesthesiology Residency - UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Afshin Shabanie have?
Dr. Afshin Shabanie has approximately 20 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.
Which counties does Dr. Afshin Shabanie serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Afshin Shabanie is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
View all Pain Medicine QME Physicians
179 physicians across California
Similar Pain Medicine QME Physicians in Los Angeles County
Related QME Specialties
Are you Dr. Afshin Shabanie?
Claim your profile to showcase your expertise, display turnaround times, and receive evaluation requests directly through IMEPro.
Claim Your ProfileFree — takes less than 2 minutes
Looking for a Pain Medicine Physician?
Browse Verified Pro Pain Medicine physicians with verified turnaround times and one-click scheduling.
Browse Verified Pro PhysiciansCounties Served