Workers Compensation Medical Examinations
A workers' compensation medical examination documents your work-related injury, evaluates its severity and helps guide your treatment plan. It also provides the medical documentation needed to support your workers' compensation claim.
Wisconsin Medical Group physicians perform workers' compensation medical examinations for injured workers throughout the Milwaukee area, providing comprehensive evaluations, treatment recommendations and the documentation needed for the claims process.
Schedule AppointmentWhat is a workers' compensation medical examination?
A workers' compensation medical examination is a treatment-focused evaluation that documents your work injury, assesses its severity, and outlines the care you need to recover. Your physician reviews how the injury happened, examines the affected area, and builds a medical record that supports your claim from day one.
This is not the same as an Independent Medical Examination (IME). An IME is a third-party evaluation, often requested by an employer or insurer, to resolve a disputed claim. A workers' compensation medical examination happens earlier, when you're first diagnosing and treating the injury, not defending it. If you've been scheduled for an Independent Medical Examination, our physicians also provide IMEs.
Do I Need a Workers' Comp Medical Examination?
If you've been injured while performing your job duties, seeking a medical evaluation as soon as possible is an important step for both your health and your workers' compensation claim.
Common Workplace Injuries That Require an Evaluation
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Understanding Your Rights
Wisconsin workers' compensation laws provide important protections for injured employees throughout the evaluation and treatment process.
- You have the right to a thorough, fair medical evaluation
- You can request copies of every medical report generated for your claim
- You're entitled to appropriate treatment for your work injury
- Your medical information stays confidential throughout the process
When Should You Schedule an Examination?
Report your injury to your employer within 24 to 48 hours, then schedule your examination right away. Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible, then schedule a medical examination promptly. Early evaluation helps document your injury, begin treatment and establish the medical records needed for your workers' compensation claim.
Work Injury Evaluation Process
Every work injury evaluation at Wisconsin Medical Group follows the same three-part process, so you know what to expect before you walk in.
Medical History & Injury Review
Your physician starts with the details: how the injury happened, what you were doing at the time, and any symptoms you've had since. This establishes the direct connection between your job and your injury, which your claim depends on.
Physical Examination & Diagnostic Testing
Next comes a hands-on physical examination, followed by any diagnostic testing your injury requires, from imaging to range-of-motion assessments. These results give your claim objective, verifiable findings instead of just your account of what happened.
Treatment Recommendations & Return-to-Work Planning
Your physician outlines a treatment plan and, when appropriate, a return-to-work timeline. You leave with a clear medical record and a plan, not just a diagnosis.
Schedule a Workers' Compensation Medical Evaluation
Schedule your workers' compensation medical examination with an experienced physician. We'll evaluate your injury, recommend appropriate care and provide the documentation needed for your claim.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring a photo ID, your workers' compensation claim number if you have one, and any prior medical records related to the injury. If your employer gave you an incident report, bring that too.
How long does a workers' compensation medical examination take?
Most evaluations take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the injury and whether diagnostic testing is needed the same day.
What types of work injuries are evaluated?
Wisconsin Medical Group evaluates spine and back injuries, repetitive stress injuries, traumatic accidents, occupational illnesses, and injuries with long-term disability concerns.
Can I choose my own workers' compensation doctor?
Yes. Wisconsin law gives injured workers some say in their treating physician. Ask your claims administrator about your specific options, or call our office and we'll help you understand where you stand.