Dr. James A Kim, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
801 NORTH TUSTIN AVE STE 507, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone
Counties Served
Orange County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. James A Kim
Dr. James A. Kim is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist serving as Medical Director of Pain & Wellness Centers of Southern California in Santa Ana. He completed his fellowship in pain medicine at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital and specializes in interventional pain management with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD - St. George's University School of Medicine (2007)
- Internship - Internal Medicine, Rutgers Health / Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Residency - Anesthesiology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
- Fellowship - Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Languages Spoken
About Pain Medicine QME Evaluations
Pain Medicine QME evaluations focus on chronic pain conditions resulting from workplace injuries, including complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, and neuropathic pain. The evaluating pain specialist determines whether ongoing pain is causally related to the industrial injury and assesses functional limitations.
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 Orange County
Dr. James A Kim serves workers' compensation cases in Orange 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. James A Kim evaluate as a QME?
A Pain 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. James A Kim's office located?
Dr. James A Kim's office is located at 801 NORTH TUSTIN AVE STE 507, Santa Ana, CA 92705. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Orange County.
What are Dr. James A Kim's board certifications?
Dr. James A Kim holds the following board certifications: Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. James A Kim's education and training background?
Dr. James A Kim's training includes: MD - St. George's University School of Medicine (2007); Internship - Internal Medicine, Rutgers Health / Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Residency - Anesthesiology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; Fellowship - Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. James A Kim have?
Dr. James A Kim has approximately 19 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified pain medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. James A Kim speak?
Dr. James A Kim speaks English and Korean and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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