Dr. Hosein Tahami, DO
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1901 HARRISON ST, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, Monterey County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Hosein Tahami
Dr. Hosein Tahami is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Clara, CA with over 20 years of experience. He holds dual specializations in Psychiatry and Pain Medicine. He is licensed in California, Florida, and Louisiana, and is affiliated with El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital. He is listed on the California QME panel for Oakland.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1994)
- Psychiatry Internship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (1994-1995)
- Psychiatry Residency, Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation (1995-1997)
- Psychiatry Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Health System (1997-1999)
Languages Spoken
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 Served Counties
Dr. Hosein Tahami serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, Monterey 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. Hosein Tahami 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. Hosein Tahami's office located?
Dr. Hosein Tahami's office is located at 1901 HARRISON ST, Oakland, CA 94612. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 9 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Hosein Tahami's board certifications?
Dr. Hosein Tahami holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry), Board Certified, Psychiatry & Neurology (Pain Medicine), California QME Panel, Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Hosein Tahami's education and training background?
Dr. Hosein Tahami's training includes: DO, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1994); Psychiatry Internship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (1994-1995); Psychiatry Residency, Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation (1995-1997); Psychiatry Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Health System (1997-1999). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Hosein Tahami have?
Dr. Hosein Tahami has approximately 26 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.
What languages does Dr. Hosein Tahami speak?
Dr. Hosein Tahami speaks English and Arabic. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Hosein Tahami serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Hosein Tahami is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Placer County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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