Industrial Injury
Dr. Emmanuel and his staff of trained medical professionals take pride in their expertise with treating work-related injuries and workers compensation claims. We are here to listen and take care of all the special challenges presented by an industrial injury or illness.
Our offices are open six days a week to treat same day industrial injuries of any orthopedic nature, whether it is of the spine, hip, knee or shoulder. We know that an early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to returning an injured worker back to the job as soon as possible. Our goal is to reduce both medical costs and time lost from work. Dr. Emmanuel and his staff are trained and are aware of all the workers compensation rules and regulations of California. We strive to provide excellent medical care to the injured worker, and, at the same time, we keep the employers and insurance carriers up to date with the patient’s treatment plan, progress and status. Insurance adjusters receive progress reports the same day patient has been seen in the office. They are apprised of the patients treatment, his work status, and work restrictions.
Our goal is to keep a close relationship with the patient, the employer, and the insurance carrier. We work together to develop appropriate work restrictions and light duty assignments.
We also have implemented strategies to contain costs. Our comprehensive clinic provides an array of services all under one roof.
Services include:
- Same Day Appointments
- Same Day Status Reports
- X-Ray on site to determine e.g. fractures
- Diagnostic Ultrasounds –to determine depth of certain injuries
- Ultrasound guidance for injections
- Fracture care & Cast work
- Pain management
- On site Pharmacy – we dispense medications so the patient doesn’t have to wait or go to another pharmacy
- Bilingual doctors and staff
- QME and AME Evaluations
- Medical/Legal Consultations
- Second Opinion Consultations
- A dedicated medical assistant who will talk to adjusters regarding patients’ status and claim
- Timely written reports that meet all legal requirements
- Fees in compliance with California Official Medical Fee Schedule
Additionally, Dr. Emmanuel and his staff have all received special training in treating industrial injuries. Dr. Emmanuel has also gone through extensive training and has received certification to write workers compensation reports that are up to date with all the new rules and regulations and are up to date with the ACOEM guidelines. Dr. Emmanuel’s reports meet all accepted legal standards.
