Workers Compensation Program

Case Managers, Adjusters and Human Resource Personnel:

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 8am-5pm 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.

Worker’s Compensation Program Services

• Treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries, including fracture care.
• Treatment of cuts (minor suturing), abrasions, needle-sticks, chemical exposures and other work place injuries.
• X-rays, casting, splinting, injections and aspirations.
• Testing (MRI, EMG / nerve conduction studies) at the Orthopaedic Institute facilities scheduled and performed within 2 to 3 days of authorization date.
• Ongoing treatment and follow-up of non-surgical patients.
• Referrals to general orthopaedic, hand, foot & ankle, and spine specialists at the Orthopaedic Institute within 2 to 3 days of authorization date.
• 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.
• Work status notes faxed within 24 hours of each visit.
• Results from testing performed at the Orthopaedic Institute facilities faxed within 2 days of test date.
• MMI and PPD granted as soon as physician can ascertain patient’s status.

Pre-employment physicals

Offered at Lake City and Alachua offices.

• Drug screening upon request by employer.
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Audiogram up to 4000Hz
• EKG

Schedule an Appointment for an Injured Worker

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

Worker's Compensation Department

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

Matt Kragiel, Work Comp Administrator

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