Treatment Plans:
IMEs and Professional Services
Independent Medical Exam (IME), Peer Review, and Professional Testimony
Dr. Karen Thomas is an experienced chiropractor and acupuncturist with more than 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
Curriculum Vitae
SUMMERY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Business owner in private practice as primary care doctor
- Diplomate in chiropractic neurology and brain-based rehabilitation
- New York, New Jersey state-licensed chiropractor and acupuncturist
- Massachusetts, California state-licensed chiropractor
- Independent medical examiner (IME) and peer reviewer
- Expert witness in chiropractic and acupuncture
- Certified in manipulation under anesthesia (MUA)
- Certified Webster and ICPA Practitioner
KAREN A. THOMAS, D.C., L.Ac.
182 8th ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Ph (718) 398-3100 FAX (718)398-3783
ParkSlopeChiropractic@gmail.com
ParkSlopeChiropractor.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Brooklyn, NY | 1987-Present |
- Owner and primary care doctor
- Comprehensive neurological physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment
- Professional evaluation: X-ray, CT Scans. MRI, EMG/NCV
- Brain-based rehabilitation including exercise and nutritional evaluation
| IME/Peer Reviews/Expert Witness Testimony | 1987-Present |
- Expert witness in fields of chiropractic, including MUA, and acupuncture
- Perform chiropractic and acupuncture IME’s and peer reviews
| New York College of Health Professions, Manhattan, NY | 2013-2015 |
- Adjunct professor
- Lecturer in kinesiology, public and holistic health
| TPL Acupuncture, PLLC and 10 Points Acupuncture, PLLC, Brooklyn, NY | 2002-2004 |
- Responsible for staff performing acupuncture treatments at multiple clinics specializing in no-fault, personal injury and workers’ compensation
| ASA Institute, Brooklyn, NY | 2002-2003 |
- Part-time professor for community college
- Lecturer in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and psychology
| International Institute of Chinese Medicine, Albuquerque, NM | 2000-2001 |
- Created and led seminars in complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches to Pain Management
| Prospect Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn, NY | 1999-2002 |
Valley Stream Medical, Inc, Valley Stream, NY
Diaspo Medical, Queens Village, NY
- Performed all medically necessary acupuncture treatments for patients with pain syndromes following motor vehicle accidents, work and personal injuries
POST-DOCTORAL EDUCATION
| Webster and ICPA Certified | 2018 | |
| Advanced Studies in Clinical Neuroscience & Brain-Based Rehabilitation | 1992-Present | |
| Manipulation Under Anesthesia | Texas Chiropractic College | 2009 |
| Diploma in Acupuncture | Pacific College of Oriental Medicine | 1998 |
| Certificate in Homeopathy | New York Chiropractic College | 1997 |
| Practicum in Nutrition | New York Chiropractic College | 1994 |
| Diplomate of Neurology | Logan Chiropractic College | 1993 |
PRE-DOCTORAL EDUCATION
| Doctor of Chiropractic | New York Chiropractic College | 1987 |
| Bachelors of Arts, Psychology | Pitzer College, Claremont Schools | 1976 |
| Associates of Arts, Liberal Arts | New York University | 1974 |
LICENSES
| New Jersey State Acupuncture License | 2008 |
| New Jersey State Chiropractic License | 2007 |
| New York State Acupuncture License | 1998 |
| Massachusetts State Chiropractic License | 1988 |
| New York State Chiropractic License | 1987 |
| California State Chiropractic License | 1987 |
| National Board Chiropractic License | 1986 |
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
| NCCAOM | 1997-Present |
| American Chiropractic Association | 1988-2005 |
| New York State Chiropractic Association | 1988-1995 |