Dr. Jyh C Chang, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
6155 STONERIDGE DR STE 101, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Jyh C Chang
Dr. Jyh C. Chang, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Qualified Medical Evaluator with over 41 years of clinical experience. A multilingual physician fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese, Dr. Chang trained at Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto in Brazil and completed further internal medicine training in St. Louis and at LAC-USC in California. His ABIM board certification in internal medicine, maintained through multiple recertifications, and his extensive experience treating chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, and respiratory disorders make him a thorough and reliable evaluator for workers' compensation cases in the Pleasanton and greater East Bay region.
Education & Board Certifications
- Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto (FMRP-USP), MD, 1984
- LAC-USC, Internal Medicine Training
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
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 Alameda County
Dr. Jyh C Chang serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda 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. Jyh C Chang evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine 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. Jyh C Chang's office located?
Dr. Jyh C Chang's office is located at 6155 STONERIDGE DR STE 101, Pleasanton, CA 94588. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Alameda County.
What are Dr. Jyh C Chang's board certifications?
Dr. Jyh C Chang holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine (ABIM, certified 1994, recertified 2004, 2014), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Jyh C Chang's education and training background?
Dr. Jyh C Chang's training includes: Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto (FMRP-USP), MD, 1984; LAC-USC, Internal Medicine Training. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Jyh C Chang have?
Dr. Jyh C Chang has approximately 41 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Jyh C Chang speak?
Dr. Jyh C Chang speaks English and Spanish and Portuguese and Chinese (Mandarin) and Chinese (Fujian). Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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