Workers' Compensation

Don’t wait to make a workers’ compensation appointment if you suffer an unexpected injury on the job. At Ogiso Health in Nashville, Tennessee, primary care physician Olatunde Oso, MD, MSPH, uses workers’ compensation visits to evaluate work injuries and develop personalized treatment plans. Call Ogiso Health today to schedule a workers’ compensation appointment, or book your visit online.

What is a workers’ compensation appointment?

A workers’ compensation appointment is a physical exam that evaluates a work-related illness or injury. 

If something at work causes you to become sick or injured, visiting Ogiso Health for workers’ compensation is essential. The exam ensures your injury or illness is documented and helps determine the compensation you get from your employer. 

When should I see a doctor for workers’ compensation?

Make an appointment at Ogiso Health if you experience a work-related injury or illness. Ogiso Health treats various work-related health problems, including:

• Slip and fall injuries
• Auto accidents
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Joint pain
• Arm and leg pain
• Cuts, scrapes, and lacerations
• Minor burns
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

Sometimes, workers’ compensation treats overuse injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow. 

What should I do if I have a work-related illness or injury?

If you experience a work-related illness or injury, stop whatever you’re doing immediately and tell your supervisor. Then, fill out the necessary paperwork to complete a workers’ compensation claim.

Once you finish the necessary paperwork, make an appointment at Ogiso Health or walk into the office during regular business hours. Your provider completes a physical exam and orders additional tests, such as lab work and diagnostic imaging. 

After making a diagnosis, your provider fills out and submits a medical report to your employer. Your employer and their insurance company use that information to determine your benefits and the compensation you receive.

How are work-related injuries and illnesses treated?

At Ogiso Health, Dr. Oso takes an integrative and minimally invasive approach to treating work-related illnesses and injuries. He could suggest:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Taking over-the-counter pain medication 
• Physical therapy to speed up your recovery
• Wearing a cast or splint
• Activity modifications to prevent reinjury
• Corticosteroid injections 
• Wearing a mask or respirator
• Prescription medications

No two workers’ compensation treatment plans are exactly alike. Dr. Oso monitors your symptoms at regular checkups and adjusts your program as needed. The goal is to help you heal quickly, so you can return to work.

Call Ogiso Health today to schedule a workers’ compensation appointment or book your visit online. Walk-in appointments are also available during regular business hours.