Dr. Kevin J Kohan, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
5000 VANNUYS BLVD STE 200, Van Nuys, CA 91403
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Kevin J Kohan
Dr. Kevin Joseph Kohan is a board-certified pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist practicing in Palmdale, CA, and multiple other Southern California locations through Universal Pain Management. He completed advanced training including a Masters in Public Health and served as Chief Resident during his PM&R residency.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- DO - Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (2006)
- MPH - completed during Preventive Medicine residency
- Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship - Pain Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center / College of Medicine (2012-2013)
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 Los Angeles County
Dr. Kevin J Kohan serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles 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. Kevin J Kohan 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. Kevin J Kohan's office located?
Dr. Kevin J Kohan's office is located at 5000 VANNUYS BLVD STE 200, Van Nuys, CA 91403. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Kevin J Kohan's board certifications?
Dr. Kevin J Kohan holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Pain Medicine, Board Certified - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interventional Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Kevin J Kohan's education and training background?
Dr. Kevin J Kohan's training includes: BS - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); DO - Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (2006); MPH - completed during Preventive Medicine residency; Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin (Chief Resident); Fellowship - Pain Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center / College of Medicine (2012-2013). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kevin J Kohan have?
Dr. Kevin J Kohan 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.
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