- "Making your life work."
Dr. Behzad Ourmazdi, M.D., M.Sc., D.A.B.P.N.
Board-Certified Neurologist | Founder, My Virtual Scribe
Practicing Neurologist · Camarillo, California · Over 25 Years in Clinical Medicine
This content was written and reviewed by Dr. Behzad Ourmazdi, M.D., M.Sc., D.A.B.P.N. – a board-certified neurologist with over 25 years of clinical experience and founder of My Virtual Scribe. Dr. Ourmazdi writes from direct, firsthand experience with EHR documentation challenges in active medical practice.
A Physician Who Built the Solution He Needed
Most companies in the virtual assistant space are built by entrepreneurs. My Virtual Scribe was built by a doctor – one who spent years inside the very problem he set out to solve.
Dr. Behzad Ourmazdi is a board-certified neurologist who has been in active clinical practice since 2001. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, a Master of Science (M.Sc.), and board certification from the Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (D.A.B.P.N.).
He completed his neurology residency at USC/LA General Medical Center and a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Southern California – one of the most competitive programs in the country. He has been in private practice in Ventura County ever since, serving patients at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, and Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center through his practice, Advanced Associates in Neurology.
He knows what it means to be a physician in today’s healthcare environment – not in theory, but from the exam room itself.
Credentials & Professional Background
Education
- M.D. – Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (1997)
- M.Sc. – Master of Science
- D.A.B.P.N. – Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Training
- Internship – University of California San Francisco (UCSF)/Fresno
- Residency, Neurology – USC/LA General Medical Center (1998–2001)
- Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine – University of Southern California (2001–2002)
Clinical Practice
- Founder & Neurologist – Advanced Associates in Neurology, Camarillo, CA (2001–present)
- Hospital Affiliations – St. John’s Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
- Subspecialty – Neuromuscular Medicine
- Areas of Expertise – Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, neuromuscular disorders, muscular dystrophy, sleep disorders, gait abnormalities, and general neurology
- Languages – English and Farsi
EHR & Healthcare Technology Certifications
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Certified – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Certified – Office Ally, Inc.
- Certified – EHR 24/7
Insurance & Medicare
- Medicare and Medicaid participating provider (PECOS enrolled)
- Accepts 37+ major insurance plans including Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield
Why a Neurologist Founded a Virtual Scribe Company
Dr. Ourmazdi’s journey to founding My Virtual Scribe didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in burnout.
After more than two decades of practicing neurology, he found himself spending more time in front of screens than with patients. The increasing demands of EHR documentation – a systemic problem that now affects nearly three in four physicians – were quietly draining his passion for medicine.
“I’ve coped with burnout, fatigue, and a lack of passion and connection with my patients over this requirement, which has taken a toll on my overall mental and physical health and well-being.” – Dr. Behzad Ourmazdi
He tried different systems, adapted workflows, and explored technology solutions. But the real turning point came when he added a virtual assistant to his own practice. The effect was immediate and lasting.
With documentation handled in real time, he could look his patients in the eye again. He could think, listen, and be present in the way he had always wanted to be. He reclaimed hours each week – time that went back to his patients, his family, and himself.
That experience was the foundation of My Virtual Scribe. Not a business opportunity – a mission. If a virtual assistant transformed his practice after 20 years of struggling with documentation overload, it could do the same for clinicians everywhere.
“It is this renewed sense of getting my life back – all the while continuing to do what I love, practicing medicine and neurology – which brought me to open MVS.” – Dr. Behzad Ourmazdi
Why It Matters That MVS Was Founded by a Physician
There is a meaningful difference between a virtual assistant company that serves healthcare and one that was built from within it.
Dr. Ourmazdi understands the pressure of a full patient schedule. He knows what it feels like to finish clinic only to spend another two hours on documentation. He has navigated Meaningful Use compliance, managed EHR transitions, and worked across multiple hospital systems with different documentation requirements.
That experience informs everything about how My Virtual Scribe operates – from how VAs are trained and vetted, to which EHR platforms they support, to the HIPAA compliance standards every assistant must meet before placement.
When you hire through MVS, you’re not hiring through an intermediary who learned about healthcare from the outside. You’re getting a service designed by someone who lived the problem – and found a solution that works.
Dr. Ourmazdi's Areas of Clinical Expertise
As a practicing neurologist with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Ourmazdi brings firsthand clinical depth to the content and methodology behind My Virtual Scribe. His areas of expertise include:
- Neuromuscular medicine and muscular dystrophy
- Dementia diagnosis and management
- Parkinson’s disease
- Sleep disorders and narcolepsy
- Gait abnormalities and difficulty with walking
- Stroke and vascular neurology
- General neurology across Ventura County, CA
This clinical background directly shapes how MVS trains its virtual assistants – particularly in areas like real-time documentation accuracy, medical terminology, and specialty-specific EHR workflows.
Verified & Recognized Across Trusted Medical Platforms
Dr. Ourmazdi’s credentials and practice are independently verified across leading medical directories:
- Doximity – Board-certified neurologist, Camarillo CA
- Healthgrades – Affiliated with St. John’s Regional Medical Center and Los Robles Regional Medical Center
- US News Health – Listed neurologist, Camarillo CA
- WebMD – M.D., M.Sc., D.A.B.P.N., 29 years of experience
- Dignity Health – Affiliated physician
- NPI Registry – NPI #1861431314, Medicare & Medicaid enrolled
From the Exam Room to Your Practice
Dr. Ourmazdi continues to practice neurology in Camarillo, California alongside leading My Virtual Scribe. This is not a company he handed off after founding – it is a service he remains personally invested in because he uses it himself.
Every service MVS offers – from real-time medical scribe support to virtual administrative assistants, billing coordination, and specialty VA services – was shaped by the questions a practicing physician actually asks:
- Will this integrate with my EHR system?
- Is my patient data truly protected?
- Can my VA keep up with the pace of a real clinical day?
- What happens if something goes wrong?
These aren’t hypothetical questions at MVS. They’re the questions Dr. Ourmazdi asked himself – and built the answers into the service from the ground up.
Work With a Service Built by a Doctor Who Understands Yours
My Virtual Scribe exists because one physician refused to accept that burnout and documentation overload were simply part of the job. Today, that same physician-led perspective guides every VA we place, every system we support, and every practice we serve.
If you’re ready to reclaim your time and refocus on patient care – the way Dr. Ourmazdi did – we’re here to make it happen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ourmazdi & My Virtual Scribe
Who is Dr. Behzad Ourmazdi?
Dr. Behzad Ourmazdi is a board-certified neurologist (M.D., M.Sc., D.A.B.P.N.) with over 25 years of clinical experience in Camarillo, California, and the founder of My Virtual Scribe. He completed his neurology residency at USC/LA General Medical Center and a neuromuscular fellowship at the University of Southern California.
Why did Dr. Ourmazdi found My Virtual Scribe?
After experiencing the growing burden of EHR documentation firsthand in his own neurology practice, Dr. Ourmazdi added a virtual assistant to his workflow and experienced a significant improvement in both clinical efficiency and personal wellbeing. He founded MVS to make the same solution available to physicians and healthcare providers nationwide.
Is Dr. Ourmazdi still a practicing physician?
Yes. Dr. Ourmazdi continues to practice neurology in Ventura County, California through Advanced Associates in Neurology, with hospital affiliations at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, and Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center.
What qualifies Dr. Ourmazdi to write about medical documentation and virtual assistant services?
Dr. Ourmazdi writes from direct clinical experience. He holds EHR certifications from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office Ally, and EHR 24/7 – and has personally navigated the documentation challenges his service is designed to solve.
Where can I verify Dr. Ourmazdi's credentials?
Dr. Ourmazdi’s credentials are independently listed and verified on Doximity, Healthgrades, WebMD, US News Health, Dignity Health, and the NPI Registry (NPI #1861431314).