Finding Top Plastic Surgeons and Hand Surgeons that Accept Worker's Compensation in Dallas

Finding a hand surgeon or plastic surgeon can be challenging. Finding a hand surgeon and/or plastic surgeon who accepts worker’s compensation in Texas can be even more difficult.

Fortunately, Dr. David and Dr. Solomon Azouz are two Dallas-based plastic surgeons and hand surgeons who accept many worker’s compensation insurance plans.

Plastic and hand surgeons can treat several musculoskeletal injuries that include trauma to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Dr. Azouz can also treat injuries to the face, eyelids, nose, breast and body with plastic surgery reconstruction.

What is workers’ compensation?

For injuries that may occur at the workplace, workers’ compensation insurance covers the medical costs. To qualify as a workers compensation claim:

What is workers’ compensation?

For injuries that may occur at the workplace, workers’ compensation insurance covers the medical costs. To qualify as a workers compensation claim:

The cause of injury had to have occurred at work

There are no other external sources to the injury or condition

The medical care is considered “medically necessary”

Workers’ compensation in Dallas

The most common injuries at work occur in the following settings:

Medical facilities and hospitals
Public administration
Law enforcement
Educational facilities
Delivery positions
Factories
Commercial Kitchens
Construction sites

The most common causes of workplace injury are:

Over work
Falls or trips
Motor vehicle accidents
Getting cut or crushed by saws, knives or machinery
Sprain/strain secondary to repetitive motion
Workplace violence

The Role of Plastic and Hand Surgeons in Workers’ Comp
Treating Patients
Dr. Azouz will first help the patients with their injuries by

Performing physical examination to assess the injury and determine the severity
Present treatment options for the best recovery
Perform surgery and manage treatment
Coordinate referrals for therapists or any necessary specialists
Monitor recovery and assess when it is safe for patients to return to work

Medical and Legal Advice
Dr. Azouz also has a crucial role in the legality of workers’ compensation cases by

Understanding whether the injuries are completely or partially related to the workplace
Establish when patients are able to return to work, with or without any restrictions that explain what employees may or may not do
Provide a report to the workers’ compensation insurance company

How to Choose Workers’ Compensation Doctors

You have an option to decide which doctor(s) you will see if you are injured at work. It is important to find a doctor who will accept workers’ compensation insurance. When selecting a physician, it is important to verify that they are board-certified and current with their medical and professional requirements.