Shawn Uraine, M.D., is a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, a Certified Medico-Legal Evaluator (CMLE) and Fellow of the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, and an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Licensed in California and Nevada, he performs independent medical examinations and records-only reviews in personal injury litigation in both states, and serves as an Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California.
His forensic work centers on evidence-based causation analysis — integrating the biomechanics literature, radiologic acuity markers, and the applicable legal standard to distinguish injury causation from pre-existing degeneration, and exacerbation from aggravation. He applies the same methodology regardless of which party retains him, so that every opinion rests on evidence a careful reader can trace and verify.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (since 2013)
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) — Pain Medicine, subspecialty certification (since 2013)
Medicolegal Credentials
- Certified Medico-Legal Evaluator (CMLE), IAIME (2026)
- Fellow and Board of Directors, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators (FIAIME)
- Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California (since 2020)
Licensure
Licensed to practice medicine in California and Nevada
Current Appointments & Roles
- Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management — Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA (2016–present)
- Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesia — Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2017–present)
Medicolegal Practice
- Independent medical examinations and records-only reviews; retained in California and Nevada
- Forensic focus: spinal cord injury, motor vehicle accident–related pain, whiplash-associated disorders, opioid-related cases, and causation analysis
- Services: IMEs, record reviews, medicolegal reports, evaluation of medical necessity and standard of care, deposition and trial testimony
Clinical Expertise
Interventional and multimodal pain medicine, including spinal cord stimulator implantation
Professional Leadership & Memberships
- Chair, AAPM&R Spine Medicine Community
- Past Chair, AAPM&R Regenerative Medicine Community
- Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (FAAPMR)
- North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS); American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP, lifetime member); North American Spine Society (NASS)
Education & Training
- M.D., Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2004–2008)
- Internship, PM&R and Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center (2008–2009)
- Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University (2009–2012)
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine (ACGME-accredited), Loma Linda University Medical Center (2012–2013)
- B.S., Biology, cum laude, Pacific Union College (2002–2004)
Scholarship & Teaching
- Developing a peer-reviewed framework for evidence-based spinal injury causation (manuscript in preparation)
- Teaches the disciplined, standards-anchored use of AI in medical evaluations to other physicians
Selected Publications
- Lapen P, Uraine S. Does Physical Injury Lead to Fibromyalgia Disability? PM&R. 2020;12(S1).
- Uraine S, Tsao B, Brandstater M, Peterson G. Serial Nerve Conduction Studies in a Single Subject Following Clinically-Successful Carpal Tunnel Release. Muscle & Nerve. 2011;44:655-6.
- Uraine S, Shelton S, Strum S, Reynolds L. Transient hemiplegia after cervical facet joint injection under sedation for cervical spondylosis. International Spine Intervention Society, 2010.
- Uraine S, Pira C, Mishima N, Oberg K. Ectopic Anterior Expression of SHH Rescues Tripartite Limb Outgrowth Following Chick Limb Bud Amputation. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 2006;20: A884-A885.
- Uraine S, Pira C, Mishima N, Oberg K. The Interaction Between FGF And SHH Is Necessary for Chick Limb Regeneration. Poster Presentation at the Annual Postgraduate Convention. 2006.
- Uraine S, Pira C, Mishima N, Oberg K. The Interaction Between Fibroblast Growth Factor and Sonic Hedge Hog Is Necessary for Chick Limb Regeneration. Journal of Investigative Medicine. Vol 54. No 1. 2006.
Prior Experience
- President, Advanced Pain Consultants, Loma Linda, CA (2015–2017)
- Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California (2016–2019)