Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
2100 WEBSTER ST STE 423, San Francisco, CA 94115-2380
Phone
Counties Served
San Francisco County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman
Dr. Kenneth J. Hammerman, MD, FACP, AGAF, QME, is a distinguished gastroenterologist and internist practicing in San Francisco with over 55 years of clinical experience. A graduate of New York University School of Medicine, he completed advanced training at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Hammerman is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) certified by the State of California, providing expert medical-legal evaluations in internal medicine and gastroenterology for workers' compensation cases in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education & Board Certifications
- New York University School of Medicine, MD, 1969
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency, 1969-1971
- University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine Residency, 1973-1975
- University of California San Francisco, Gastroenterology Fellowship, 1973-1976
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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 San Francisco County
Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman serves workers' compensation cases in San Francisco 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. Kenneth J Hammerman 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. Kenneth J Hammerman's office located?
Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman's office is located at 2100 WEBSTER ST STE 423, San Francisco, CA 94115-2380. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for San Francisco County.
What are Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman's board certifications?
Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP), American Gastroenterological Association Fellow (AGAF). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman's education and training background?
Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman's training includes: New York University School of Medicine, MD, 1969; Yale-New Haven Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency, 1969-1971; University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine Residency, 1973-1975; University of California San Francisco, Gastroenterology Fellowship, 1973-1976. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman have?
Dr. Kenneth J Hammerman has approximately 56 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.
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