Work-Related Injuries

If employees get hurt on the job, we are ready to quickly treat their injuries and get them back to work. It’s never a good idea to put off medical care—some injuries can be hidden for days, so delaying medical care can significantly impact your health. At MedPro, we specialize in treating workplace injuries to help you start feeling better right away.

The ER Alternative

MedPro replaces the emergency room as the place to seek treatment for most workplace injuries. If employees get hurt on the job, we offer walk-in services to assess and treat their injuries quickly in an efficient and friendly environment, so that their time away from work is as brief as possible.

NYS WCB-Authorized

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (NYS WCB) is the organization that certifies doctors to provide approved treatment to injured workers. At MedPro, our board-certified providers are WCB authorized (Workers Compensation Board) and fully accredited to accept workers’ compensation insurance, ensuring that your care is covered.

Acute Injury Treatment

MedPro offers a wide array of extended services with the highest regard for quality to ensure a rapid return to work. On-site capabilities include the following:

• Experienced, board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers skilled at treating:
  • Contusions
  • Evaluation of non-penetrating eye injuries
  • Fractures
  • Lacerations
  • Puncture wounds
  • Musculoskeletal strains
  • Minor burns, including chemical burns
  • X-ray services performed by trained technicians

Other treatment capabilities include:

• Vaccinations

Extended Services for Rapid Return to Work

• Direct employer relationships through our Occupational Medicine team
• Light duty programs when available
• Episodic case management
• Referral management
• Structured communication of information
• Standardized forms

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common work-related injuries?
The three most common work-related injuries are overexertion, falls, slips, trips, and contact with equipment or objects. These account for 31.4%, 26.7%, and 26.2% of injuries, respectively.

Who pays for medical care after a work-related injury?
Workers’ Compensation Insurance will cover your medical care, so you don’t need to worry about the cost. If you are injured in the workplace, you do not have to worry about paying for your medical care. Workers’ Compensation insurance will cover your treatment. Workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory in New York State for all employers. At MedPro, our board-certified providers are WCB authorized (Workers Compensation Board) and fully accredited to accept workers’ compensation insurance for your care to be covered.

Should you see a doctor after a work injury?
Have you found yourself in pain following a workplace injury? You may have sustained more severe injuries than you initially thought. If you’ve been injured or are experiencing even mild pain following a workplace incident, we recommend being seen to ensure there are no hidden injuries.

How can MedPro help after a work injury?
Our experienced team specializes in identifying both immediate and hidden injuries, creating a personalized treatment plan based on your medical history and injury. We’re committed to helping you feel better and guiding you through every step of the way with not only your recovery but the claims process as well. Our staff understands the complexity and paperwork involved in such third-party billing and is here to handle that so you can focus on healing.

At MedPro, our staff is experienced with the complexities of filing workers’ compensation claims. We handle the claims process so you don’t have to worry about the cost of your treatment and can focus on healing. 

Your health, our priority—we provide you with the care you need following a workplace injury, without the concern of coverage.