Dr. Karina Kowal

Experience

Dr. Karina Kowal: Dr. Karina Kowal is a Board Certified Physician specializing in insurance medicine and medicolegal expertise, holding certifications from the American Medical Association as a Certified Independent Medical Examiner.

With a robust career as a mediator and arbitrator, Dr. Kowal has presided over thousands of health-related legal cases within the Ontario Tribunal system. Her extensive experience includes providing expert consultations on complex cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical rehabilitation, and chronic pain management. Her practice integrates a deep understanding of legal and medical intersections, making her a valuable resource to law firms, insurers, and healthcare providers dedicated to comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation.

Educational Background

• Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal
• Post-Graduate Degree in Insurance Medicine and Medicolegal Expertise from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal
• Qualified in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Family Medicine from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto

Certificates

• Certification by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME)
• Licensed paralegal, notary public and member of the Law Society of Ontario
• Certification in psychotherapy for physicians – University of Toronto
• Osgoode Certificate in Personal Injury Law and Practice

Articles Reviewed by Dr. Karina Kowal

• What Makes Fentanyl Addictive?
• Alcohol Abuse Addiction Recognizing and Recovering Strategies

Professional Accomplishments

• Member of the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators (CSME)
• Member of the American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators (ABIME)
• Member of the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (SOAR)
• Member of the ADR Institute of Ontario and Canada (ADRIO and ADRIC)