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Workers' Compensation





Getting you back to work

The primary goal of Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic, P.C. in treating workers' compensation is to provide the highest quality of care to the patient and return them to the work force in a timely manner.

Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic, P.C. understands how important it is to each employer, case manager and claims adjuster to receive feedback immediately following a patient's visit to our office. Our trained staff is dedicated to providing specialized service to meet the needs of both the patient and the employer effectively and efficiently.

Services Available From Our Workers' Compensation Dept


  • Convenient location to better serve you
  • Physicians on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Worker Compensation Specialists to personally assist your needs and the needs of the patient efficiently and effectively Monday - Friday
  • Appointments scheduled on the same day or within 24 hours of the injury
  • Medical reports available for faxing within 48 hours
  • Hardcopy reports mailed twice weekly attached to 1500 Claim forms
  • Second opinions and IME evaluations scheduled within a week to 10 days (depending on the availability of medical records)
  • On-site Physical Therapy Departments
  • All treatment plans, tests, injections, operative procedures precerted in advance
  • Physician privileges at all area hospitals
  • Physician conferences available (possible charge for service)

Appointments

Please download our Workers' Compensation Authorization Form. You must complete and fax this form to the appropriate office along with any medical records. A Workers' Compensation Specialist will contact you and make appointment arrangements.

Questions?

Please do not hesitate to give our office a call if you have any questions regarding our policies and procedures for workers' compensation at 251-410-3600.




Work Comp Employers, Adjustors and Nurse Case Managers can use the following list to contact an AOC Work Comp Specialist directly. Our Work Comp Specialists are here to assist you with obtaining work status, notes, updates and appointments. They can also provide any other help you may need. It is our goal to make sure your workers' comp requests are handled promptly, professionally and efficiently.


Contact Linda for IMEs, second opinions, or for assistance with questions or problems.

Linda Nichols
Workers' Comp Specialist/Supervisor
Office 251-410-3637
Fax 251-410-3735
linda_nichols@alortho.com


Call the following Work Comp Specialists for assistance with these physicians:

Peggy Duplan
Office (251) 410-3636 Fax (251) 410-3834 peggy_duplan@alortho.com
Dr. Crotwell
Dr. Daughtery
Dr. Fontana
Dr. Zarzour

Brandon Toomey (Work Comp Administrative Assistant)
Office (251) 410-3677 Fax (251) 410-3834 brandon_toomey@alortho.com

Teri Beahn
Office (251) 410-3847 Fax (251) 410-3735 teri_beahn@alortho.com
Dr. Cockrell
Dr. Hudgens
Dr. McAndrew

Milena Torres (Spanish/English Translator)
Office (251) 410-3635 Fax (251) 410-3735 milena_torres@alortho.com
Dr. Barber
Dr. Granberry
Dr. Roca
Dr. White-Spunner

Laura Vautier
Office (251) 410-3795 Fax (251) 410-3735 laura_vautier@alortho.com
Dr. Donahoe
Dr. Lane
Dr. Patton
Dr. Revels
Dr. Setzler

G. Stephen Jones
Office (251) 410-3847 Fax (251) 410-3834 glen_jones@alortho.com
Dr. Hall

Terri Weninegar
Office (251) 410-3660 Fax (251) 410-3762 terri_weninegar@alortho.com
Dr. Irvin

Tara Jones
Office (251) 410-3693 Fax (251) 410-3790 tara_jones@alortho.com
Contact Tara for all Work Comp - Physical Therapy