Hurt at work in Chicago? See a work comp doctor.
Licensed providers evaluate and treat work injuries and bill the employer or its insurer directly.
- You choose your doctor
- Billed to the employer or insurer
- Work status note at your visit
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What happens at your first visit
- A history of the incident: what you were doing, when it happened and what you felt
- A physical examination of the injured area
- A treatment plan written for your injury and your job duties
- A work status note describing what you can and cannot do while you recover
- Referrals for imaging or pain management when the provider finds they are needed
Care for the injuries work causes
Our providers see back and neck injuries from lifting and falls, shoulder and knee injuries, hand and wrist problems from repeated motion, and injuries from crashes in work vehicles. Treatment is hands-on and progressive: reduce pain first, restore movement, then rebuild the strength the job requires.
See the injuries we treatThree things Illinois workers ask first
Can I pick my own doctor?
In general, yes. An injured worker in Illinois may choose two physicians.
Choosing your doctor →Who pays for treatment?
For a covered work injury, the provider bills the employer or its insurer directly.
Who pays the bills →Will I get a note for work?
Yes. The provider writes a work status note at the visit describing any restrictions.
Common questions
Do I need my employer's permission to be seen?+
In general, Illinois allows an injured worker to choose their own physician. Telling your employer about the injury and where you are being treated helps the billing go to the right place.
What should I bring to the first visit?+
Bring a photo ID, your employer's name and address, the date of the injury and any claim number or insurer information you have been given.
Do I pay at the visit?+
For a covered work injury, the provider bills the employer or its insurer directly. Staff can explain how billing applies to your visit before you are seen.
Do you treat injuries that built up over time?+
Yes. Providers evaluate repetitive strain problems as well as injuries from a single incident, and document what you report about your job duties.