Workers' Compensation Program

Case Managers, Adjusters and Employers

The Orthopaedic Institute strives to meet the needs of our Workers’ Compensation patients in a timely manner, by providing a dedicated Work Comp department available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Orthopaedic Institute’s physicians and staff realize the importance of prompt service and effective communication to efficiently serve injured workers. To better understand the entire process of our Work Comp Program, from scheduling a patient’s initial visit to discharge, click here.

• Treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries, including fracture care.
• Treatment of cuts (minor suturing as well as plastic surgery), abrasions, injection injuries and other workplace injuries.
• X-rays, casting, splinting, injections and aspirations.
• Testing - MRI, EMG / nerve conduction studies.
• Ongoing treatment and follow-up of non-surgical patients.
• Referrals to general orthopaedic, hand, foot & ankle, spine and plastic surgery specialists at The Orthopaedic Institute.
• Outpatient surgery at the Orthopaedic Surgery Center scheduled and performed within 10 days of authorization date.
• We provide completed DWC 25 forms for each patient upon every visit and fax them back to the carrier within 24 hours.
• Referrals to physical therapy and hand therapy as appropriate.
• Referrals to other specialists as appropriate.
• Pharmaceutical and durable medical equipment dispensary program.
• MMI and PIR granted as soon as physician can ascertain patient’s status.
• Pre-employment physicals in Lake City and Ocala (contact for details)

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Simply call the Work Comp department directly or download the Workers' Compensation Authorization form here. Print the form, complete it and fax it to 352-336-6046. The Workers' Compensation department will contact you within 2 hours of receipt.

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You may also schedule an appointment online by clicking here.

Deanne Brooks, last names A-L

(352) 336-6044 phone • (352) 336-6046 fax

Claire Elliott, last names M-Z

(352) 367-2822 phone • (352) 336-6046 fax

Work Comp Coordinator

(352) 367-2825 phone • (352) 336-6046 fax

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