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Dr. Michael Zadeh, MD

Surgery

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Office Address

5862 AVALON BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90003

Counties Served

Los Angeles County, Ventura County

Credential

MD — QME Certified

About Dr. Michael Zadeh

Dr. Michael Aurash Zadeh is a board-certified general surgeon in Sherman Oaks, California. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and founder/CEO of Zadeh Surgical, Inc. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He also founded the Z Center for Cosmetic Health offering non-surgical aesthetic treatments. He has received the Most Compassionate Doctor Recognition, awarded to only 3% of physicians nationally.

Education & Board Certifications

  • MD, St. George's University School of Medicine (2004)
  • Residency in General Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Board Certified, General Surgery Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Languages Spoken

English

About Surgery QME Evaluations

General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual impairment.

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. Michael Zadeh serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Ventura 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. Michael Zadeh evaluate as a QME?

A Surgery 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. Michael Zadeh's office located?

Dr. Michael Zadeh's office is located at 5862 AVALON BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90003. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Los Angeles County.

What are Dr. Michael Zadeh's board certifications?

Dr. Michael Zadeh holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, General Surgery, Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.

What is Dr. Michael Zadeh's education and training background?

Dr. Michael Zadeh's training includes: MD, St. George's University School of Medicine (2004); Residency in General Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.

How many years of experience does Dr. Michael Zadeh have?

Dr. Michael Zadeh has approximately 20 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.

Which counties does Dr. Michael Zadeh serve for QME evaluations?

Dr. Michael Zadeh is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Ventura County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.

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