Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn, MD
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
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Office Address
640 E ROMIE LN, Salinas, CA 93901
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Counties Served
Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn
Dr. Frank Ganzhorn is a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist practicing in Salinas, California, with over four decades of experience in the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory and pulmonary conditions. He earned his MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, completed his internal medicine residency and pulmonary disease fellowship at the University of New Mexico, and further trained in critical care medicine at Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University. Affiliated with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ganzhorn brings comprehensive expertise in pulmonary disease, critical care, and occupational lung conditions — qualifications that position him as an authoritative Qualified Medical Evaluator for workers' compensation cases involving respiratory injury and pulmonary impairment in the Salinas Valley region.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD — Medical College of Wisconsin (1982)
- Residency, Internal Medicine — University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1982–1985)
- Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care — University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1985–1987)
- Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine — Chicago Medical School / Rosalind Franklin University (1987–1988)
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Areas of Specialization
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About Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease QME Evaluations
Pulmonary Disease QME evaluations focus on respiratory conditions caused by workplace exposures, including occupational asthma, silicosis, asbestosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The evaluating pulmonologist assesses lung function and the causal relationship between workplace exposures and respiratory impairment.
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 Monterey County
Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn serves workers' compensation cases in Monterey 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. Frank M Ganzhorn evaluate as a QME?
As a Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease QME, Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn evaluates workers' compensation cases involving pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, bronchitis, asthma, and related conditions. Each evaluation includes a comprehensive record review, clinical examination, and a detailed report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides 5th Edition (2001).
Where is Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn's office located?
Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn's office is located at 640 E ROMIE LN, Salinas, CA 93901. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Monterey County.
What are Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn's board certifications?
Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn holds the following board certifications: Internal Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease — American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn's education and training background?
Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn's training includes: MD — Medical College of Wisconsin (1982); Residency, Internal Medicine — University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1982–1985); Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care — University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1985–1987); Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine — Chicago Medical School / Rosalind Franklin University (1987–1988). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine - pulmonary disease workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn have?
Dr. Frank M Ganzhorn has approximately 43 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine - pulmonary disease physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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