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Workers' Compensation
When you're hurt on the job, you need an experienced healthcare professional who understands the Workers' Compensation system.
Dr. Burton Can Help With Workers' Comp Injuries
Neurosurgery Consultants and Dr. Matthew Burton helps patients with Workers' Compensation injuries affecting the spine, brain, and nerves. We help you understand your injuries and the healthcare journey you'll take.
We'll work with you, your employers, adjusters, workers' comp attorneys, and case managers to ensure you receive the best possible care and reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) with the quickest path to recovery.
How We Support Workers' Comp Patients
Prioritized Scheduling
One to two business days is the typical time to evaluate Workers' Compensation patients. Your health and well-being is a priority to us.
The Human Touch
You will always reach our office staff when you call during business hours, and we'll quickly address your needs.
Rapid Reporting
Dr. Burton will promptly provide all documentation to your adjusters and attorneys.
Second Opinions
Dr. Burton provides expert second opinions for workers' compensation cases requiring neurosurgical evaluation.
If You Need Surgery
In the event surgery is required for a work-related injury, Dr. Burton is skilled in the latest advances of spine surgery. He performs procedures for the cervical spine (neck and upper back) and lumbar spine (lower back). Dr. Burton also provides interventional pain management.
Conditions We Treat
- Neck and back injuries, including fractures
- Herniated discs and spinal stenosis
- Cranial (brain) surgery to treat brain injury patients
- Surgery for peripheral nerve conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy
- Lumbar and cervical epidural steroid injections
- Lumbar fusion surgery
Work Status Reports
After your evaluation, we will deliver a work status report outlining whether you can return to work, with or without modification or restrictions, or whether you need time off for recovery.
Injured on the Job? We Can Help.
Contact our office today to schedule a Workers' Compensation evaluation. We prioritize scheduling for work-related injuries.