Anesthesiology Independent Medical Examiners
Anesthesiology IME doctors are a good fit for workers’ compensation and personal injury cases involving chronic pain after injury or surgery, anesthesia and procedure-related complications, nerve blocks and injections, and opioid and medication questions, where both sides need an objective, well-documented opinion. The physicians below are also available for QME, AME and expert witness work throughout California.
Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology
Dr. Ann Lee
Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology
Dr. David Y. Lee
Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology
Dr. Khodadad Namiranian
Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology
Dr. Ngoc Truong
What is an anesthesiology IME?
An Independent Medical Evaluation by a physician trained in anesthesiology and pain medicine, used in workers’ compensation, personal injury and insurance matters to get an objective opinion.
What does an anesthesiology IME cover?
Review of the record and an examination addressing diagnosis, causation, the reasonableness of pain or anesthesia-related care, work capacity and future medical needs.
Are these anesthesiology IME doctors also pain medicine physicians?
Yes. The physicians listed here are registered with the California DWC in anesthesiology and also practice pain medicine.
Where are evaluations available?
Sound Medical Evaluators schedules evaluations at locations across Southern and Northern California. Call 916 461 9602 to request an exam.