Chicago Work Injury Doctors
Hurt on the job? Get seen by an orthopedic team that treats workers’ comp injuries every day, usually the same day you call.
- Same-day or next-day appointments, Monday to Saturday
- No referral needed from your employer
- A case manager keeps your employer’s insurer and your attorney updated
- Bilingual staff. Hablamos español.
Appointments are with Illinois Orthopedic Network, 712 N Dearborn St, Chicago.
Request an appointment
Takes 30 seconds. The scheduling team calls you back during office hours.
In Illinois, you can choose your own doctor
Many injured workers think they have to keep seeing the company clinic. Usually they don’t. Under Section 8(a) of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, you generally get two choices of doctor, plus any specialists those doctors refer you to.
First aid, emergency care and care you got before reporting the injury do not use up your choices, and courts have generally held that a doctor your employer picks does not either. The main exception is an employer with a state-approved Preferred Provider Program, where your choices outside the program can be limited.
Not sure which applies to you?
Call 312-951-8200 and tell the team who your employer is and whether you have already seen a doctor. They deal with these questions every day.
General information only, not legal advice.
Work injuries we treat
Orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants and therapists treat the injuries that happen most on Chicago job sites, warehouses, kitchens and offices.
Back and neck
Lifting strains, disc injuries, falls and pain that runs down an arm or leg.
Back and neck injuries →Shoulder
Rotator cuff tears, overhead and repetitive work, falls on an outstretched arm.
Shoulder injuries →Knee
Meniscus tears, twisting injuries, falls, and knees worn down by kneeling work.
Knee injuries →Hand and wrist
Carpal tunnel, repetitive strain, cuts and crush injuries, sprains and fractures.
Hand and wrist injuries →Hip, foot and ankle fractures are treated too. Call if your injury is not listed.
How it works
Three steps from your first call to a treatment plan.
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Call or send a request
Say where you are hurt and when it happened. You do not need a claim number to start.
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Get booked fast
Usually the same day or the next. Bring photo ID, your claim number and adjuster’s details if you have them, any X-rays or MRIs, and a list of your medications.
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Get seen and treated
An exam, a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Therapy is in the same building, and your case manager sends reports to the insurer so your claim keeps moving.
Why Illinois Orthopedic Network
The clinic this site sends you to, and what it offers injured workers.
- Accredited by The Joint CommissionIndependently surveyed under the Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation Program.
- Orthopedic and therapy care in one placeSurgeons plus in-house physical, occupational and certified hand therapists.
- Case managers who handle the paperworkScheduling, reports and updates to the insurer and your attorney.
- Second opinionsAvailable if you disagree with the company doctor or want another view before surgery.
- Walk-ins welcomeFor new injuries that cannot wait for a booked appointment.
- English and SpanishBilingual case managers from the first call.
Who pays for treatment?
In Illinois, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance pays for reasonable and necessary medical care for a work injury. When the claim is accepted, the bills go to the insurer, not to you.
If the claim is new, pending or disputed, tell the team when you call. They will explain how billing works in your situation before you are treated.
Visit the clinic
- Address
- Illinois Orthopedic Network
712 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654 - Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 9am – 6pm
- Getting there
- River North, a short walk from the Chicago Red Line station.
Common questions
How soon can I be seen after a work injury?
Usually the same day you call, and almost always within 24 hours. Walk-ins are also welcome at 712 N Dearborn St during office hours (Monday to Saturday, 9am – 6pm).
Do I need a referral from my employer?
No. You can call Illinois Orthopedic Network directly. If your employer, adjuster or attorney has already given you a referral, mention it when you call so it can be matched to your file.
I already went to the company clinic. Can I still come here?
In most cases, yes. Illinois courts have generally held that a doctor your employer sends you to does not use up one of your own two choices of doctor. Many people come for a second opinion after a company clinic visit. If your employer runs a state-approved Preferred Provider Program, the rules are different, so mention it when you call.
Will I have to pay for my treatment?
When a workers’ compensation claim is accepted, your employer’s insurer pays for reasonable and necessary treatment of the work injury, not you. If your claim is new, pending or disputed, say so when you call and the team will explain how billing works for your situation before you are treated.
Does anyone speak Spanish?
Yes. Illinois Orthopedic Network has bilingual case managers. Sí, hablamos español.
What if it is an emergency?
Do not wait. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can contact the clinic afterwards for follow-up care.
Emergency? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Do not wait for an appointment.