Workers' Compensation

Our physicians treat a multitude of work-related injuries ranging from sprains, strains, contusions and lacerations to ligamentous, tendon, nerve and crush injuries, traumatic amputations and fractures.

Hundreds of employers, small and large, entrust us with the care of their injured workers by listing us on work-site panels. In addition, occupational medicine and other orthopaedic physicians in the community rely on our expertise to treat complex injuries by routinely referring injured workers to us for outstanding care.

Workers' Compensation Services

• Acute traumatic injury care at Allegheny General Hospital's Level 1 Trauma Center - Our physicians cover orthopaedic trauma call at Allegheny General Hospital 24/7.
• Prompt evaluation and management of all work-related injuries - We understand the importance of timely scheduling and immediate coordination of care for work-related injuries. Minor non-acute injury evaluation is scheduled in 2 weeks or less and traumatic injuries are scheduled within 48 hours.
• Consultations with rehabilitation specialists - Physicians will meet with rehabilitation specialists in the office by appointment.
• Second opinions - Second surgical opinions and/or treatment recommendations are available.
• Record reviews - Physicians will perform medical case review for plaintiff or defense.
• Independent medical exams - Unbiased exam and narrative report is generated for plaintiff or defense.
• Expert testimony - Physicians are available for depositions and court appearances.
• Work-site visits - Physicians frequently visit work-sites upon employer's request.
• Annual workers' compensation conference - Conference is held at Allegheny General Hospital with the purpose of bringing the community managing work-related injuries together for a better understanding of the roles all parties play and to aid in the best medical management possible for the injured worker.
• Workers' compensation manager and support staff - Manager and staff are dedicated to facilitating your needs whether you are the patient, employer, insurance carrier, case manager, or physician.

Workers' Compensation Contact Information

• To refer a patient or schedule an appointment, call 1-877-660-6777 or 412-359-3895.
• For case management information/updates, claims issues, or panel placement, the Workers' Compensation Department at 412-359-8150 or fax a request to 412-359-8551.  Patients should contact the particular office directly at 412-359-3895 or 1-877-660-6777.
• For general questions, you may email us at aoaworkmencomp@wpahs.org.