Dr. Alan B Kimelman, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Office Address
4 FLORIDA ST, Vallejo, CA 94590-5028
Phone
Counties Served
Solano County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Alan B Kimelman
Dr. Alan Kimelman is a highly experienced physiatrist and pain medicine specialist in Vallejo, CA, with over four decades of clinical practice since 1983. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for California, specializing in workers' compensation cases, electrodiagnostic medicine, and musculoskeletal pain management.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Biology, Columbia University
- MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Languages Spoken
About Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation QME Evaluations
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) QME evaluations assess functional recovery and residual disability from musculoskeletal and neurological workplace injuries. The physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation potential, functional capacity, and the need for ongoing physical therapy or assistive devices.
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 Solano County
Dr. Alan B Kimelman serves workers' compensation cases in Solano 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. Alan B Kimelman evaluate as a QME?
A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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. Alan B Kimelman's office located?
Dr. Alan B Kimelman's office is located at 4 FLORIDA ST, Vallejo, CA 94590-5028. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Solano County.
What are Dr. Alan B Kimelman's board certifications?
Dr. Alan B Kimelman holds the following board certifications: Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Alan B Kimelman's education and training background?
Dr. Alan B Kimelman's training includes: BS in Biology, Columbia University; MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine; Residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in physical medicine & rehabilitation workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Alan B Kimelman have?
Dr. Alan B Kimelman has approximately 43 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Alan B Kimelman speak?
Dr. Alan B Kimelman speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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