Work Injury Treatment & Management

The UCSD Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine is committed to working with employers to help manage their workers’ compensation costs. Injured workers are treated promptly, and early return-to-work programs are strongly supported. Timely communication with the employer, workers’ compensation carrier, third party administrator or utilization review facilitates overall management of the claim and reduces claim costs.

• Evaluation & treatment of work injuries by Board Certified physicians. Prompt treatment. Return to work programs strongly supported.
• Same Day Appointments Available
  A Treatment Authorization form can be completed and faxed to the clinic prior to the injured worker’s arrival. Fax: (619) 471-9211.
• Communication
  Following each visit, the employer will receive a faxed notification of the employee’s work status. The medical provider is also available to discuss issues pertinent to the case.
• Specialist Referrals
  Although most injuries can be treated by a trained Occupational Medicine physician, if the need arises, the patient will be referred to the appropriate specialist along with documentation of the treatment process.
• MMI Evaluations
  These evaluations can be coordinated in various UCSD medicine specialties. Contact Alyson Hong (619) 543-7845 to schedule an appointment.
• Case Coordination
  COEM’s workers’ compensation specialists offer case coordination and communication assistance to employers and WC insurance carriers.