Omar Tirmizi, MD – Board-Certified Pulmonologist & QME

When a legal case involves asthma, occupational lung disease, mold exposure, respiratory failure, or other complex pulmonary conditions, finding a medical expert with the right education and experience is essential to your case.

Meet Dr. Tirmizi

Omar Tirmizi, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained internist and pulmonologist with 28 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, and expertise in sleep medicine. Dr. Tirmizi has practiced at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center since 1999 and has more than 16 years of experience evaluating and treating asthma, occupational lung disease, and respiratory conditions associated with workplace and environmental exposures. His background is particularly relevant to cases involving respiratory symptoms, occupational exposures, acute pulmonary injuries, and the long-term effects of serious illness.

Dr. Tirmizi has served as a California Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in pulmonary disease and internal medicine since 2010 and is a well-respected, frequently used Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME). He also serves as a medical expert in civil matters, including personal injury, disability, and fit-for-duty cases.

Conditions and Injuries Dr. Tirmizi Can Evaluate and Provide Expert Opinions On:

  1. Pulmonary Disease and Respiratory Conditions
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and persistent airflow obstruction.
    • Interstitial lung disease: Pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and other conditions affecting lung tissue.
    • Occupational lung disease: Respiratory conditions associated with exposure to industrial dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, and other workplace hazards.
    • Chronic cough and shortness of breath.
    • Abnormal chest imaging and pulmonary findings.
    • Respiratory infections and acute pulmonary illness.
  2. Occupational Lung Disease, Workplace Exposures and Mold
    • Occupational asthma
    • Industrial respiratory injury
    • Mold and indoor environmental exposure
  3. Respiratory Failuren, Infections, and Complications
    • Acute respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
    • Severe pneumonia and other critical pulmonary infections.
    • Respiratory complications following trauma or inhalation injuries.
    • Mechanical ventilation, airway management, and ventilator-related complications.
    • Complications associated with prolonged hospitalization and intensive care.
  4. Sleep Medicine and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
    • Obstructive sleep apnea.
    • Central sleep apnea and hypoventilation.
    • Sleep-related breathing disorders.
    • Insomnia and other sleep complaints.
  5. Traumatic and Acute injuries
    • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) following trauma or surgery.
    • Chest trauma from motor vehicle collisions (pulmonary contusion, pneumothorax, rib fractures affecting breathing).
    • Smoke inhalation and burn-related airway injury.
    • Near-drowning and aspiration injuries.
    • Pulmonary embolism after trauma, immobilization, or surgery.

Education

  • Medical School: The Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, Pakistan
  • Internship: University of Illinois, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL
  • Fellowship: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Advanced Course in Sleep Medicine: Palo Alto School of Sleep Medicine
  • Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), ABIM-Pulmonary Medicine, ABIM-Critical Care Medicine, ABIM-Sleep/American Board of Sleep Medicine

Beyond the Degree

Away from his practice, Dr. Tirmizi is happiest outdoors. On his days off you are likely to find him on a golf course, where he enjoys the patience, focus, and steady improvement the game rewards.

He is equally drawn to the water, and makes a point of visiting the beaches along the California coastline, whether for a long walk on the sand, an afternoon by the ocean, or simply a quiet sunset at the end of a busy week.

Locations

Dr. Tirmizi is available for med-legal evaluations throughout California. QME evaluations are available at the following locations:

Corona · Culver City · Fontana · Fresno · Gardena · Glendale · Roseville · Sacramento · Visalia · West Covina

Appointment Information

For more information about Dr. Tirmizi, or to discuss referrals and scheduling, please contact us today.

QME/AME: 888-888-0098 | info@arrowheadeval.com

IME / FFD: 888-888-5902 | experts@arrowheadeval.com