Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
7551 TIMBERLAKE WY STE 230, Sacramento, CA 95823
Phone
Counties Served
Sacramento County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet
Dr. Hsinju Ruby Gatschet is a general and bariatric surgeon practicing in Sacramento, California. She is a minimally invasive general surgeon with specialty training in bariatric surgery. She is affiliated with Methodist Hospital of Sacramento and part of the Sutter Health network.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester
Languages Spoken
About Surgery QME Evaluations
General Surgery QME evaluations assess post-surgical outcomes and complications from workplace injuries requiring surgical intervention, including abdominal trauma, hernia repair, and vascular injuries. The evaluating surgeon determines whether surgical outcomes are consistent with the industrial injury and rates residual 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 Sacramento County
Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet serves workers' compensation cases in Sacramento 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. Hsinju R Gatschet evaluate as a QME?
A Surgery 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. Hsinju R Gatschet's office located?
Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet's office is located at 7551 TIMBERLAKE WY STE 230, Sacramento, CA 95823. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Sacramento County.
What are Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet's board certifications?
Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, General Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet's education and training background?
Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet's training includes: M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet have?
Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet has approximately 18 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet speak?
Dr. Hsinju R Gatschet speaks English and Mandarin. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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