Dr. Syed O Tirmizi, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
1806 FLOWER ST, Glendale, CA 91201-2025
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Syed O Tirmizi
Dr. Syed Omar Tirmizi, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified internist and pulmonologist practicing in the greater Glendale and Los Angeles area of California. As a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Tirmizi conducts workers' compensation evaluations with specialized expertise in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep disorders. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago and his pulmonary/critical care fellowship at USC Medical Center, where he received the Wills Rogers Award, and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine.
Education & Board Certifications
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan (MD)
- Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago (Internal Medicine Residency)
- University of Southern California Medical Center (Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Fellowship)
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 Served Counties
Dr. Syed O Tirmizi serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Placer 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. Syed O Tirmizi 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. Syed O Tirmizi's office located?
Dr. Syed O Tirmizi's office is located at 1806 FLOWER ST, Glendale, CA 91201-2025. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 7 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Syed O Tirmizi's board certifications?
Dr. Syed O Tirmizi holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Syed O Tirmizi's education and training background?
Dr. Syed O Tirmizi's training includes: Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan (MD); Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago (Internal Medicine Residency); University of Southern California Medical Center (Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Fellowship). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Syed O Tirmizi have?
Dr. Syed O Tirmizi has approximately 30 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.
Which counties does Dr. Syed O Tirmizi serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Syed O Tirmizi is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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