Industrial Medicine Associates, P.C. (IMA)

Corporate History, Leadership, Ownership & Organizational Development

1990 – Founding of Industrial Medicine Associates, P.C.

Industrial Medicine Associates, P.C. (“IMA”) was founded in 1990 by Dr. David C. Pulver, M.D. and Dr. Aryeh L. Klahr, M.D.

From its inception, IMA was established as a physician-owned and physician-operated professional corporation dedicated to providing disability evaluations, independent medical evaluations, occupational health services, and related medical assessment programs.

Both founding physicians jointly established the organization's clinical, operational, and administrative framework that would ultimately support its national expansion.

Founders, Ownership & Executive Leadership

During IMA's formative and growth periods, the organization operated under a historical shared ownership structure.

Leadership responsibilities included:

• Dr. David C. Pulver, M.D. — Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer

• Dr. Aryeh L. Klahr, M.D. — Co-Founder, Vice President, Corporate Medical Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Company Executive (1990–2010)

Both physicians served as joint shareholders and principal physician executives within the organization.

Historical corporate records maintained by the website creator indicate a historical 50% / 50% ownership structure between Dr. David C. Pulver, M.D. and Dr. Aryeh L. Klahr, M.D. across Industrial Medicine Associates, P.C. and multiple affiliated entities.

Together, Dr. Pulver and Dr. Klahr directed the strategic, clinical, and operational development of IMA throughout its formative decades.

2000s – National Expansion

As IMA expanded, the organization developed a multi-state infrastructure supporting:

• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

• Social Security Disability Evaluations

• Workers' Compensation Evaluations

• Occupational Medicine Services

• Corporate Health Programs

• Regulatory and compliance-based medical assessment programs

The company established physician networks and administrative operations across numerous offices throughout the United States.

Historical Scope of Practice & Service Portfolio

Industrial Medicine Associates established a national reputation for providing a comprehensive range of Disability Evaluations, Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), Corporate Health Services, and Occupational Medicine programs.

IMA also developed specialized software technology to support disability evaluation services and, for nearly two decades, performed examinations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.

Disability & Independent Medical Evaluation Services

• Social Security Administration (SSA) Disability Consultative Examinations (CEs)

• Disability Assessment Evaluations

• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

• Employability Examinations

• Workers' Compensation Evaluations

• Liability Examinations

• No-Fault Examinations

• Peer Review Services

• Film Review Services

• Early Determination Examinations

Occupational Medicine & Corporate Health Services

• Post-Offer Physical Examinations

• Pre-Employment Physical Examinations

• Annual Executive Physical Examinations

• Fitness-for-Duty Examinations

• DOT Physical Examinations

• OSHA-Mandated Examinations

• Respirator Fitness Testing

• Cardiac Stress Testing

• Life Insurance Physical Examinations

Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs

• Complete Drug Testing Programs

• Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services

• Breath Alcohol Testing

• SAAM (Substance Abuse Assessments and Monitoring)

Public Safety & Specialized Evaluations

• Police Officer Evaluations

• Firefighter Evaluations

• Psychological Testing

• Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) Evaluations

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

IMA's physician panels possessed expertise in:

• Occupational Medicine

• Social Security Disability evaluation processes

• Workers' Compensation regulations

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements

• Drug Testing regulations

• OSHA standards

Examinations were performed through IMA's nationwide network of offices.

Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, IMA provided services to corporations, insurers, municipalities, federal agencies, state agencies, local government agencies, insurance carriers, private attorneys, and employers throughout the United States.

2008 Leadership Structure & Corporate Governance

By 2008, IMA operated under a formal physician-led executive structure consisting of:

• Dr. David C. Pulver, M.D. — Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer

• Dr. Aryeh L. Klahr, M.D. — Co-Founder, Vice President & Corporate Medical Director

• Executive Vice Presidents and administrative officers overseeing operations, finance, technology, and business development

This physician-led governance model provided organizational oversight across clinical, operational, and administrative functions.

Corporate Identity Development & Branding

As the organization expanded, IMA developed a formal corporate identity, including:

• Corporate naming conventions

• Visual branding standards

• Logo development

• Corporate communications systems

• Early digital identity systems

Executive leadership oversaw the branding process.

The President and CEO, Dr. David C. Pulver, M.D., held primary executive approval authority, while Dr. Aryeh L. Klahr, M.D., participated in executive-level review to ensure alignment with clinical operations and organizational objectives.

The company's visual identity was developed through professional design resources and implemented across all operational platforms.

Present-Day Organizational Structure (2026)

Today, The IMA Group operates through several integrated operating divisions.

As of 2026, Dr. David C. Pulver, M.D. serves as Executive Chairman, having previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer. And Dr Mark I. Weinberger, PhD, MPH President & CEO

Insurance & Disability Solutions

• Workers' Compensation

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Independent Medical Examinations

• Liability Insurance Solutions

• Auto & No-Fault Insurance Solutions

Occupational Health & Employer Solutions

• Occupational Health Services

• Employer Solutions

• Return-to-Work Programs

• Fitness-for-Duty Programs

• Regulatory & Compliance Examinations

Government Solutions

• Government Evaluations

• Disability Assessment Programs

• Federal Agency Support

• State Agency Support

• Municipal Evaluation Programs

Clinical Research

The organization also maintains a Clinical Research division supporting healthcare research initiatives and related programs.

Organizational Evolution

The physician-led foundation established by Dr. David C. Pulver, M.D. and Dr. Aryeh L. Klahr, M.D. served as the basis for the organization's later evolution into The IMA Group.

While leadership structures and corporate scale evolved significantly over time, the original physician-led framework remained central to the organization's institutional identity and continuity.

Historical Source Note

Historical founding, ownership, leadership, scope of practice, and organizational information presented herein is derived from archived company materials, publicly available historical sources, and historical corporate records maintained by the website creator.

Archived company materials state:

“Industrial Medicine Associates, PC, was founded in 1990 by David Pulver, MD, and Aryeh Klahr, MD.”

Ownership allocations described herein reflect historical ownership structures and do not represent current ownership interests.

Dr. Aryeh L. Klahr, M.D. departed IMA in 2010 and currently holds no office, directorship, or ownership interest within the organization.