Dr. Pavan K Mankal, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
4305 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 525, San Diego, CA 92105
Phone
Counties Served
San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Pavan K Mankal
Dr. Pavan Mankal, M.D., is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist serving the San Diego and Orange County regions of California, bringing specialized expertise to Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) evaluations in internal medicine for workers' compensation cases. He completed his medical degree at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, followed by an internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Dr. Mankal is affiliated with UCI Health and MemorialCare, where he focuses on digestive and liver diseases, and applies his comprehensive internal medicine training to complex occupational injury assessments throughout the greater San Diego area.
Education & Board Certifications
- M.D., Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of the Negev / Columbia University Medical Center
- Internal Medicine Residency, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2011-2014)
- Gastroenterology Fellowship, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2014-2017)
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. Pavan K Mankal serves workers' compensation cases in San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside 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. Pavan K Mankal 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. Pavan K Mankal's office located?
Dr. Pavan K Mankal's office is located at 4305 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 525, San Diego, CA 92105. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 4 California counties including San Diego County.
What are Dr. Pavan K Mankal's board certifications?
Dr. Pavan K Mankal holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Board Certified, Gastroenterology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Pavan K Mankal's education and training background?
Dr. Pavan K Mankal's training includes: M.D., Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of the Negev / Columbia University Medical Center; Internal Medicine Residency, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2011-2014); Gastroenterology Fellowship, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2014-2017). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Pavan K Mankal have?
Dr. Pavan K Mankal has approximately 14 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. Pavan K Mankal serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Pavan K Mankal is available for QME evaluations in San Diego County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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