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Independent Medical Exam (IME), Peer Review, and
Professional Testimony
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Dr. Karen Thomas is an experienced chiropractor
and acupuncturist with 25 years experience performing independent
examinations and peer reviews.
Dr. Thomas has been a practicing chiropractor
since 1987 and has produced IME exams and reports for more
than a dozen companies in New York. Dr. Thomas offers professional
opinion regarding X-ray, CAT Scan, MRI, and EMG/NCV studies.
She can evaluate TCM (Traditional Oriental Medicine) examination
and diagnosis, acupuncture treatment protocols, and chiropractic
analysis, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
Dr. Thomas is a graduate of the New York Chiropractic
College and maintains a thriving private practice in Park
Slope, Brooklyn. She completed a diplomate in Chiropractic
Neurology, a post-doctoral specialty, through Logan College
of Chiropractic and The Carrick Institute.
In 1998, Dr. Thomas added acupuncture to her
qualifications when she completed a four-year program at
the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City.
She has served as a college lecturer, teaching courses in
human physiology, anatomy, medical terminology and psychology.
She teaches programs on complimentary alternative medicine
(CAM) approaches to pain management.
Peer Recommendation:
“Dr. Thomas has been my graduate student
in neurology and completed her neurology residency under
my direction. She is a talented clinician and humanist,
with a superior dedication to the service of others.”
- Frederick Carrick, DC, PhD, FACCN, FICC
KAREN A. THOMAS, D.C.,
L.Ac.
Curriculum Vitae
Qualifications
- New York, New Jersey state licensed chiropractor
and acupuncturist
- Massachusetts, California state licensed chiropractor
- 25 years experience in private practice as primary
care doctor
- 27 years experience performing independent medical
examinations
- 16 years experience providing expert witness testimony
- 16 years experience performing peer reviews
Professional Experience
Community Chiropractic &
Acupuncture, Park Slope Brooklyn, NY 11217 1987-Present
- Primary care doctor
- Physical examination, diagnosis and treatment
- Professional evaluation: X-ray, CT Scans. MRI, EMG/NCV,
etc
- Spinal and extremity joint manipulation
- Soft tissue therapies, both manual and physiotherapeutic
- Diet and nutritional evaluation, exercise rehabilitation
- PPO provider, W-C, No-Fault, NYC and NYS as well
as private carriers
- Expert witness in fields of chiropractic and TCM/acupuncture
Independent Medical Examinations/Peer
Reviews 1988-Present
TPL Acupuncture, PLLC and
10 Points Acupuncture, PLLC, Brooklyn, NY 2002-2004
ASA Institute, Brooklyn,
NY 2002-2003
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Part-time professor for community college
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Lecturer in anatomy, physiology, medical
terminology and psychology
International Institute of
Chinese Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 2000-2001
Prospect Rehabilitation Center,
Brooklyn, NY
Valley Stream Medical, Inc, Valley Stream, NY
Diaspo Medical, Queens Village, NY 1999-2002
POST-DOCTORAL EDUCATION
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Manipulation Under Anesthesia
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Texas Chiropractic College
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2010 |
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Neurology/CEU Seminars |
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Carrick Institute |
2006-2009 |
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Diploma in Acupuncture |
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Pacific College of Oriental
Medicine |
1998 |
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Certificate in Homeopathy |
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New York Chiropractic College
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1997 |
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Diplomate of Neurology |
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Logan Chiropractic College
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1993 |
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Practicum in
Nutrition |
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New York Chiropractic
College |
1994 |
PRE-DOCTORAL EDUCATION
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Doctor of Chiropractic
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New York Chiropractic
College |
1987 |
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Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
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Pitzer College, Claremont
Schools |
1976 |
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Associates of Arts, Liberal
Arts |
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New York University |
1974 |
LICENSES
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New Jersey Acupuncture License
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2008 |
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New Jersey Chiropractic
License |
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2007 |
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New York State Acupuncture
License |
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1998 |
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Massachusetts State Chiropractic
License |
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1988 |
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New York State Chiropractic
License |
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1987 |
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California State Chiropractic
License |
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1987 |
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National Board
Chiropractic License |
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1986 |
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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NCCAOM |
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1997-Present |
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American Chiropractic Association
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1988-2005 |
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New York State Chiropractic
Association |
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1988-1995 |
All communications may
be forwarded
Dr. Karen A. Thomas
71 8TH Avenue, Suites 1&2
Brooklyn, New York 11217
Ph (718) 398-3100 FAX (718)398-3783
DrKarenAThomas@gmail.com
www.ParkSlopeChiropractor.com
www.BrooklynChiropractic.com
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