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Dr.Niousha Golhassani  graduated with Bachelor’s Degrees in Science and Honors Degree in Biology from the University of Western Ontario in 1996 . After completing her undergraduate education, Dr. Niousha Golhassani then received a Doctor of Chiropractic from the New York college of chiropractic in 2001.

She was Certified in Impairment and Disability Rating by American Board of Forensic Professionals- 2013.

She pursued her Doctor of Medicine MD degree, which she earned in 2014 from All Saints University.

She has extensive experience in consulting, assessing and case management of individuals who have been involved in Motor vehicle accidents over the past 23 years.

She is a clinical director of Doctors Health Group. She manages and works with a Multidisciplinary team of Medical consultants overseeing complex medical care and pain management related to injury rehabilitation. Dr. Golhassani specializes in various aspects of physical evaluations related to disability and functional abilities post injury.

Here’s a breakdown of the areas of practice:

• Disability Rating: Dr. Golhassani evaluates individuals to determine the extent of their disability, which often involves assessing the severity of physical and cognitive impairments resulting from an injury or medical condition. This can impact disability benefits, legal cases, and long-term care plans.
• Concussion Management: Dr. Golhassani provides care for individuals who have experienced concussions, including assessment, treatment, and the development of a recovery plan. This might include monitoring symptoms, advising on return-to-work/school protocols, and ensuring safe recovery.
• Impairment Ratings: This involves evaluating the permanent impact of an injury or illness on an individual’s ability to perform daily tasks or work. Impairment ratings are often used in the context of Motor Vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, personal injury, and disability claims.
• Functional Ability Evaluation: Dr. Golhassani as being certified Arcon Evaluator, assesses an individual’s capacity to perform physical or cognitive tasks, often in relation to employment or daily activities. This might involve functional assessments to determine what tasks can be safely performed after an injury or condition .

In summary, Dr. Golhassani practice focuses on assessing, rating, and managing various physical impairments, ensuring proper care and appropriate levels of support for individuals dealing with disabilities or injuries.

Credentials

Has been practicing since 2002

Language(s)

English, Farsi

Treatments

I treat the following age groups: Adult (18-64), Senior (65+)

I treat the following injuries: Chronic Pain, Orthopaedic, Soft Tissue

Region(s) of service

Greater Toronto Area