Dr. Peter D Chang-sing, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
24301 SOUTHLAND DR STE 213, Hayward, CA 94545
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Sonoma County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Peter D Chang-sing
Dr. Peter D. G. Chang-Sing, MD, FHRS, is a board-certified internist, cardiologist, and clinical cardiac electrophysiologist who serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator in cardiology. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University who earned his MD at Yale Medical School with concurrent doctoral studies at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Chang-Sing completed his residency and fellowships at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and has been in clinical practice since 1991. As one of Northern California's most experienced electrophysiologists and a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society, he provides expert-level evaluations for workers' compensation cases involving cardiac and internal medicine conditions in the Hayward and greater Bay Area.
Education & Board Certifications
- Yale Medical School, MD
- Stanford University, BS Biological Sciences / MS Electrical Engineering
- Harvard Medical School, PhD program
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cardiology Fellowship
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
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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 Served Counties
Dr. Peter D Chang-sing serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Sonoma 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. Peter D Chang-sing 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. Peter D Chang-sing's office located?
Dr. Peter D Chang-sing's office is located at 24301 SOUTHLAND DR STE 213, Hayward, CA 94545. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Peter D Chang-sing's board certifications?
Dr. Peter D Chang-sing holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine (ABIM), Board Certified, Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM), Board Certified, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM), Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS), Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Peter D Chang-sing's education and training background?
Dr. Peter D Chang-sing's training includes: Yale Medical School, MD; Stanford University, BS Biological Sciences / MS Electrical Engineering; Harvard Medical School, PhD program; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cardiology Fellowship; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Peter D Chang-sing have?
Dr. Peter D Chang-sing has approximately 34 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.
Which counties does Dr. Peter D Chang-sing serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Peter D Chang-sing is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Sonoma County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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