Dr. Kaufman graduated Valedictorian from Peoria Heights High School. Afterwards, he attended Western Illinois University as an Illinois State Scholar for his pre-chiropractic curriculum. Dr. Kaufman graduated cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1985.  

Dr. Kaufman completed 300 hours of postgraduate training in Neurology at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois. He is also board eligible for certification in chiropractic neurology.

In recent years, Dr. Kaufman has attended over 400 hours of post-graduate continuing education in the subjects of whiplash, low back pain, sports injuries and is certified by the Motion Palpation Institute in motion palpation and adjusting.

BackSafe, an international injury prevention program for industry, certified Dr. Kaufman as an industrial consultant.

Dr. Kaufman interned at the Judge Chiropractic Clinic and Higgins Chiropractic Clinic in Illinois from 1985-1986. Following this, Dr. Kaufman was an associate doctor at Tuttle Chiropractic Clinic in Seattle, WA from 1987-1989. He opened Kaufman Chiropractic Clinic in October 1989 in Bothell, Washington.

Dr. Kaufman belongs to many associations including the Washington State Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, Palmer Alumni Association, Palmer Presidents Club Member, and the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research.

Dr. Kaufman has been a guest lecturer at many chiropractic events at Palmer College of Chiropractic, the Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA) and the Success Forum of WSCA. Also, Dr. Kaufman has spoken at many private functions including medical doctors and attorneys on the subject of back pain and whiplash management.

Dr. Kaufman is married and has four children. He loves his profession as a chiropractor, but also loves his family. He enjoys many outdoor activities, sports, and coaching his children's teams in soccer, basketball, and baseball.