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Worker’s Compensation

At Specialty Orthopaedics, our physicians and staff are committed to providing you with detailed communication, education and quality care for you, and your injured employee. From start to finish, our worker’s compensation department will be easily accessible to you and your employee.

We understand the unique challenges presented by occupational illnesses and injuries and the value to both the employee and employer of early intervention. The early diagnosis and treatment of worker’s compensation injuries is key to helping injured employees quickly return to maximum employment potential. Our physicians are available to see your injured employee within 24 hours of their injury and in some cases within only a few hours. Our office is equipped to provide a full evaluation and treatment plan, including x-rays and MRI.

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Our Team

We have a dedicated team of orthopedic physicians and specialists trained in worker’s compensation. Patient care and recovery is our top concern. Our team consists of partnering with the employee, case manager, and the insurance carrier to ensure that post-injury care and rehabilitation runs smoothly. Our physicians, worker’s compensation coordinator, and staff specialize in work-related injury diagnosis and treatment and will work together to provide you the following:

  • Triage of orthopedic injuries
  • Provide a single point of contact with our office for the employee, employer, and carrier
  • Educates employee and employer regarding the injury diagnosis and plan for care
  • Work status is provided at the time of the appointment
  • Facilitate authorization for treatment and surgical procedures as part of the care plan
  • Troubleshoot return to work issues
  • Schedule physicians to tour work sites to better understand the working environment
  • Provide timely documentation to employer and carrier/adjuster

Schedule an Appointment for Your Employee

Please contact our worker’s compensation department at 678-450-3776 to assist you in scheduling an appointment for your injured employee.

The Worker’s Compensation Coordinator will keep your adjuster informed of your employee’s medical progress, procedure scheduling, pre-certification, and claims billing. It is our intention to maintain a good working relationship through communication, so feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for entrusting the care of your employees to our orthopedic practice. With four convenient locations in Gainesville, Dawsonville, Braselton and Duluth, Specialty Orthopaedics provides timely and convenient orthopedic care across North Georgia. We strive to provide excellent quality care by assisting our community one patient at a time.

Contact us

Monday – Friday  |  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Heather Parker, Worker’s Compensation Manager
678-450-3776; Email: hparker@specialtyorthoga.com

Melissa Floyd, Worker’s Compensation Coordinator
770-532-7202 ext 2231; Email: mfloyd@specialtyorthoga.com

Celeste Lemus, Worker’s Compensation Coordinator
770-532-7202 ext 2232; Email: clemus@specialtyorthoga.com

Fax: 678-207-1790

Why Choose Specialty Orthopaedics?

Our vision is to provide excellent, patient-focused, comprehensive orthopedic care to patients of all ages across North Georgia. With more than 20 years of experience, Specialty Orthopaedics has grown to become a pillar of the North Georgia medical community with four convenient locations in Gainesville, Dawsonville, Braselton, and Duluth. A leader in orthopedic care, our Fellowship Trained and Board Certified, physicians specialize in offering the latest and most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

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To schedule an appointment or for information about the treatment options offered at Specialty Orthopaedics, contact us today.
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