Dr. Ed Harkins, widely known as the “OC Crash Doc,” has spent more than 30 years helping Orange County residents recover from motor vehicle accident injuries with skilled, compassionate care. A graduate of Rutgers University and New York Chiropractic College with high honors, Dr. Harkins has dedicated his career to advancing his expertise in accident-related injury treatment. His specialized training includes a Master’s Certification in Cervical Acceleration–Deceleration (CAD/Whiplash) from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego and certification in Auto Crash Reconstruction through Texas A&M University and the U.S. Navy.
Through additional postgraduate studies in Injury Biomechanics at UCLA and Exercise Physiology at Stanford Medical School, Dr. Harkins has developed a comprehensive understanding of how collisions impact the human body. He also serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the State of California and a clinical reviewer for multiple insurance carriers. Known for combining advanced chiropractic techniques with careful documentation, Dr. Harkins is committed to helping accident victims heal while ensuring their injuries are properly evaluated and recorded.