Workers’ Compensation Program

The Orthopaedic Institute’s physicians and staff realize the importance of prompt service and effective communication to efficiently serve injured workers.

By providing a dedicated Workers’ Compensation Department available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, we strive to meet the needs of our Workers’ Compensation patients in a timely manner. To better understand the entire process of our Workers’ Compensation Program, from scheduling a patient’s initial visit to discharge, click here.

Schedule an Appointment for an Injured Worker

Simply call the Workers’ Compensation Department directly at (386) 518-6870, fill out our online form below, or download the Workers’ Compensation Authorization form. Print the form, complete it and fax it to (352) 336-6046. The Workers’ Compensation Department will contact you within 2 hours of receipt.

Online Workers’ Compensation Form

Workers’ Compensation Phone: (386) 518-6870

Workers’ Compensation Fax: (352) 336-6046

Workers’ Compensation Program Services

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.
MRI testing
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.
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.
Durable medical equipment dispensary program.
MMI and PIR are granted as soon as the physician can ascertain the patient’s status.
Drug testing (post-injury) is available in Alachua and Lake City (contact for details).

Workers’ Compensation Department

Director of Workers’ Compensation: Reese Stacey

A-F: Amber Shelko – 386-518-6864
G-L: Michele Lara – 386-518-6867
M-R: Esme Torres – 386-518-6866
S-Z: Brooke Murphy 386-518-6865

Main number: 386-518-6870 | Main fax: 352-336-6046 workcomp@toi-health.com

Workers’ Compensation Department Online Form

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Date of Injury*

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Insurance Plans

If you have medical insurance, we are committed to helping you receive the maximum allowable health benefits under your plan. We are providers for Medicare, most major insurance carriers and Work Comp programs.

The Orthopaedic Institute is in partnership with many insurance plans in order to provide quality medical care  to as many patients as possible.