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Nizar Souayah, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAANEM

Board-Certified Neurologist — Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Dr. Nizar Souayah is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty certification in Neuromuscular Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, a Professor of Neurology and Neurosciences at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and a California Qualified Medical Evaluator. He provides independent, evidence-based neurological evaluations throughout California for workers’ compensation and civil litigation matters.

He completed fellowship training in Neuromuscular Medicine and Electromyography at Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital, following neurology residency at Temple University Hospital and internal medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.

As a California Qualified Medical Evaluator, he provides QME, SIBTF, and independent medical evaluations, record review, comprehensive expert reports, and deposition and trial testimony in workers’ compensation and civil litigation matters. His medical-legal work centers on neurological injury, causation and apportionment, and permanent impairment, and he has evaluated matters for both plaintiff and defense.

Credentials
ABPN (Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine) · American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Clinical expertise
Peripheral nerve injury and neuropathy · neuromuscular disorders · EMG / nerve conduction studies · causation and apportionment · permanent impairment rating
Evaluation services
QME | IME | SIBTF
Geographic availability
Throughout California
Curriculum vitae
Available on request

QME Exam Locations

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • Concord, CA
  • Fresno, CA
  • Laguna Hills, CA
  • Modesto, CA
  • Oceanside, CA
  • Stockton, CA
  • Victorville, CA
  • Visalia, CA

Ten QME exam locations across California. Office availability and appointment format are confirmed at scheduling.

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