Dr. W. Michael Gazdar, DC
Chiropractic
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Office Address
2021 YGNACIO VALLEY RD STE C204, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3392
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County
Credential
DC — QME Certified
About Dr. W. Michael Gazdar
Dr. William Michael Gazdar is a Sports Medicine Chiropractor and Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) practicing at John Muir Chiropractic Center in Walnut Creek, CA. With over 35 years of experience, he served as the official Team Chiropractor for the San Francisco Giants beginning in 2008. Dr. Gazdar taught Chiropractic Technique for 17 years at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA. He was honored as Chiropractic Alumni of the Year in 1995 and 2011, and named Walnut Creek Chiropractor of the Year in 2011. His practice specializes in sports care, personal injury, workers' compensation, scoliosis, and family chiropractic care.
Education & Board Certifications
- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, CA, 1989
Languages Spoken
About Chiropractic QME Evaluations
Chiropractic QME evaluations address spinal and musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in workplace injuries, including disc herniations, spinal subluxations, and soft-tissue injuries. The evaluating chiropractor assesses spinal alignment, range of motion, and the appropriateness of ongoing chiropractic care.
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 Contra Costa County
Dr. W. Michael Gazdar serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa 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. W. Michael Gazdar evaluate as a QME?
A Chiropractic 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. W. Michael Gazdar's office located?
Dr. W. Michael Gazdar's office is located at 2021 YGNACIO VALLEY RD STE C204, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3392. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. W. Michael Gazdar's board certifications?
Dr. W. Michael Gazdar holds the following board certifications: California Licensed Chiropractor (License No. DC 20466), Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.), Qualified Medical Evaluator (Q.M.E.), State of California. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. W. Michael Gazdar's education and training background?
Dr. W. Michael Gazdar's training includes: Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, CA, 1989. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in chiropractic workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. W. Michael Gazdar have?
Dr. W. Michael Gazdar has approximately 37 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified chiropractic physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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