Workers’ Compensation
As one of the top U.S. News & World Report orthopedic providers in the nation, Washington University Orthopedics is committed to providing quality orthopedic care to Workers’ Compensation patients while effectively controlling costs and time away from the job.
Schedule an appointment: (314) 747-2539
Direct fax line: (314) 286-2017
Treatment Approach
With early and accurate diagnosis, trusted treatment and and timely communication, our goal is to return employees back to work and to their busy lives as quickly and safely as possible.
We offer:
- Dedicated workers' compensation coordinators, getting an injured worker to the right specialist in a timely and efficient manner.
- Comprehensive orthopedic care for the injured worker
- Immediate assessment and treatment of injuries
- Rapid-access appointments and on-site radiology
- Timely communication on the employee’s status/progress within 24 hours of an appointment
Appointment Information
Day of the Appointment
- Please bring any medical records and radiology studies from other physicians’ offices regarding their Workers’ Compensation injury.
After the Appointment
- Information on the employee’s progress will be given within 24 hours of an appointment.
- A status form will be completed by one of our physicians during the injured worker’s visit and sent to the case manager and adjuster.
- Clinic notes are dictated and transcribed and faxed to the adjuster and case manager within 24 hours of the appointment
Continuing Care Services
- Treatment plans focusing on the injured worker attaining Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
- Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
Our Team
Workers’ Compensation injuries are treated by a team of fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic specialists. *Note: Physiatry can serve as initial point of evaluation for ambulatory issues.
Foot and Ankle
Kelly Hynes, MD, MS
Jeremy McCormick, MD
Hand and Upper Extremity
David Brogan, MD, MSc
Christopher Dy, MD, MPH
Charles Goldfarb, MD
Jason Strelzow, MD
David Wright, MD, MSc
Hip and Knee
Ilya Bendich, MD, MBA
Tyler Calkins, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) - Musculoskeletal
Katherine Caldwell, MD
Jeremy Hartman, MD
Devyani Hunt, MD
Adam LaBore, MD
Scott Simpson, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Neuro Rehabilitation
Michael Boeving, MD
Ryan Doyel, MD
Tulsi Pandant, MD
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Alexander Aleem, MD
Jay Keener, MD
Melissa Wright, MD
Spine Surgery
Jacob Buchowski, MD, MS
John C. Clohisy Jr., MD
Matthew Goodwin, MD, PhD
Mark Lambrechts, MD
Sports Medicine
Robert Brophy, MD
Derrick Knapik, MD
Matthew Matava, MD
Adam Nasreddine, MD, MA
Jeffrey Nepple, MD, MS
Matthew Smith, MD
Trauma Surgery
Marschall Berkes, MD
Christopher McAndrew, MD, MSc
Mitchel Obey, MD
Jenna-Leigh Wilson, MD
IME Providers
Charles Goldfarb, MD
Adam LaBore, MD
Robert Brophy, MD