Dr. David Y. Lee, MD — Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology Evaluator
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician. California Qualified Medical Evaluator since April 2020.
Attorneys turn to Dr. Lee for clear, well-supported medical-legal opinions in complex pain and anesthesia cases. He brings board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology in anesthesiology and pain management, current QME certification, and a record of timely reports that hold up under scrutiny. He has served in dozens of depositions and is available for QME, AME, IME and expert witness work across Southern and Northern California.
Why attorneys request Dr. Lee
Pain & anesthesia expertise
Board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in anesthesiology and pain management, with a focus on chronic pain cases that often drive workers’ compensation disputes.
Reports attorneys can use
Detailed, timely reports that are quality-reviewed before they are finalized, with findings grounded in the medical record, examination and accepted medical literature.
Deposition-ready
Has served in dozens of depositions and is prepared to explain and support his opinions under cross-examination.
Fast path for IME & expert witness
IME and expert witness exams can typically be booked within about 2 weeks, with reports typically delivered about 2 weeks after the exam.
Medical-legal experience
- California Qualified Medical Evaluator since April 2020; QME certification current
- Has served in dozens of depositions
- QME, AME, IME and Expert Witness evaluations
- Evaluations across Southern and Northern California
Evaluations Dr. Lee performs
QME
Qualified Medical Evaluations for California workers’ compensation disputes.
AME
Agreed Medical Evaluations when both parties select one examiner.
IME
Independent Medical Evaluations for medical-legal case review.
Expert Witness
Expert witness testimony in pain medicine and anesthesiology.
Credentials and training
- Board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, in anesthesiology and pain management
- Qualified Medical Evaluator since April 2020; certification current
- Keck / LAC+USC: Surgical Intern and Anesthesiology Resident (June 2014 – June 2018)
- Keck Hospital: Interventional Pain Management Fellow (August 2018 – July 2019)
- Practicing since 2014
Languages
English, Korean and Spanish (Korean and Spanish available for medical appointments)
Where Dr. Lee evaluates
Evaluations across Southern and Northern California
My Approach
Every evaluation starts with a careful review of the complete record and a thorough examination. I take the time to understand each person’s history and to explain my findings clearly. My opinions are evidence-based, supported by the medical record, examination findings and accepted medical literature. I aim to be fair and impartial to every party — applicant and defense alike.