About The pain and personal injury center

The Pain and Personal Injury Center – Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment for Injury-Related Pain

At The Pain and Personal Injury Center, we specialize in the evaluation and treatment of individuals suffering from acute and chronic pain, particularly following traumatic injury. Our practice combines advanced interventional pain management, regenerative medicine, and expert medical analysis to deliver comprehensive, patient-focused care designed to restore function and improve quality of life.

We focus on identifying the underlying cause of pain and developing targeted treatment strategies based on evidence-based medical standards. Through detailed medical evaluations and personalized treatment plans, patients receive care tailored to their specific condition, helping them recover as efficiently and safely as possible.

In addition to clinical care, our practice provides specialized medical-legal services including independent medical examinations, medical cost projection reports, and life care planning. These services provide objective, well-documented medical analysis that helps clarify diagnosis, treatment needs, prognosis, and potential future medical care requirements.

Our Story

Expertise in Injury Evaluation and Pain Management

Our practice was established with a clear focus on helping individuals suffering from pain related to traumatic injury. By combining advanced interventional pain management, regenerative medicine, and medical-legal expertise, we are able to provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and medical analysis for patients experiencing injury-related pain conditions.

We understand that injuries can lead to complex pain involving the spine, joints, nerves, and surrounding soft tissues. Through detailed clinical evaluations, diagnostic review, and evidence-based treatment planning, our goal is to accurately identify the underlying cause of pain and develop targeted strategies that restore function and improve quality of life.

In addition to patient care, our practice works closely with attorneys, case managers, and healthcare professionals involved in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and disability cases. By providing objective medical evaluations and clear, well-documented medical reports, we help ensure that both the medical and functional impact of injuries are thoroughly understood.

Independent Medical Examinations and Case Evaluations

Objective Medical Assessment and Documentation

Our practice provides specialized medical-legal services for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and disability cases. These services include independent medical examinations, medical record review, medical cost projection reports, and life care planning.

Each evaluation is performed using objective medical standards to assess diagnosis, treatment needs, prognosis, and potential future medical care requirements.

Our work often involves collaboration with attorneys, case managers, and healthcare providers to ensure that both the medical and functional aspects of injury cases are properly evaluated and documented.

Physician Qualifications

Dr. David Tonkin is a triple board-certified physician with extensive training and experience in the evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions, particularly those resulting from traumatic injury.

Board certifications include:

Board Certified in Pain Management
Board Certified in Anesthesiology
Board Certified in Addiction Medicine

In addition to his board certifications, Dr. Tonkin holds specialized credentials in medical-legal evaluation and future care planning:

Certified Independent Medical Examiner (ABIME)
Certified Life Care Planner (ICHCC)

This combination of clinical expertise and medico-legal training allows Dr. Tonkin to provide comprehensive evaluations that integrate diagnosis, treatment planning, impairment assessment, and long-term care projections.

His work frequently involves reviewing complex medical records, assessing injury-related pain conditions, determining appropriate treatment strategies, and estimating future medical care needs.

Dr. Tonkin’s background enables him to provide objective, well-supported medical opinions that are valuable to patients, attorneys, insurers, and courts.