Dr. Abid C Mogannam, MD
Surgery
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Office Address
1303 A ST, Hayward, CA 94541
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Abid C Mogannam
Dr. Abid Christopher Mogannam is a board-certified vascular surgeon practicing in San Jose, San Leandro, Hayward, and Alameda, CA. He earned his MD from UC Irvine School of Medicine and an MBA from UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business with a focus on healthcare policy and economics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and serves as a councilor for the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS, Santa Clara University
- MD, University of California Irvine School of Medicine
- MBA, UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business (Healthcare Policy & Economics)
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 Served Counties
Dr. Abid C Mogannam serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, 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. Abid C Mogannam 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. Abid C Mogannam's office located?
Dr. Abid C Mogannam's office is located at 1303 A ST, Hayward, CA 94541. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 2 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Abid C Mogannam's board certifications?
Dr. Abid C Mogannam holds the following board certifications: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery, American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Fellow, American College of Surgeons. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Abid C Mogannam's education and training background?
Dr. Abid C Mogannam's training includes: BS, Santa Clara University; MD, University of California Irvine School of Medicine; MBA, UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business (Healthcare Policy & Economics). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Abid C Mogannam have?
Dr. Abid C Mogannam has approximately 15 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.
Which counties does Dr. Abid C Mogannam serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Abid C Mogannam is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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