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Decatur (13.62 mi)
Huntsville (22.45 mi)

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35613 (1) (5.38 mi)
35601 (1) (14.75 mi)
35603 (1) (17.75 mi)
35801 (2) (23.53 mi)
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Find an Occupational Doctor to ensure workplace safety and to treat any work-related injuries, accidents or diseases.

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  • David Purner, DO, MD 150 Points

    David Purner, DO, MD

    Medical East
    22281 Us Highway 72
    Athens, AL 35613
  • Hugh Nabers, MD

    Hugh Nabers, MD

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1215 7th St Se Ste 190
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Julie McKibben, MD

    Julie McKibben, MD

    North Alabama Worker's Care
    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1874 Beltline Road, Suite 180
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • William Walley, MD 100 Points

    William Walley, MD

    Occupational Health Group
    Distance: 22.45 mi
    1963 Memorial Pkwy
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Henry Gaillard, MD

    Henry Gaillard, MD

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2222 Governors Bend Rd Se
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Ian R Gardner, MD

    Ian R Gardner, MD

    Distance: 28.78 mi
    202 HOSPITAL ST
    MOULTON, AL 35650

Nearby Cities

Decatur (13.62 mi)
Huntsville (22.45 mi)

Occupational Medicine Specialist Info

Occupational Medicine Specialist Summary:
An Occupational Doctor focuses on the prevention and management of injuries and illnesses in the workplace. If they do occur, then an Occupational Doctor will help the worker through rehabilitation so that they can get back to work faster. They also help to promote health and increase productivity of the workers. Occupational Doctors help educate both employers and employees on increasing morale and preventing re-injury.

Education and training: To become an Occupational Doctor, 4 years of medical school and a residency in occupational medicine are required. Many people who enter this profession come from careers such as surgery, rehabilitation and orthopedics.

Occupational Medicine Specialist FAQs:
What is an

Occupational Doctor

?
An Occupational Medicine Specialist studies the effects of the workplace on health. An Occupational Medicine Specialist deals with illness or injury related to the workplace.

What does Occupational Medicine include?
An Occupational Medicine Specialist specializes in injury prevention, industrial hygiene, epidemiology and toxicology.

Where does an Occupational Doctor work?
Occupational Medicine Specialists work in academic, clinical, government and industrial settings.

What are some services that they provide?
An Occupational Doctor provides services such as: in-office or on-site therapy, transitional work services, work simulation programs, prevention programs and return-to-work programs.

Who needs an Occupational Doctor?
Anyone who has suffered a work-related injury, such as a sprain, fracture, burn, or repetitive motion injury is in need of this specialist.

How do I find an Occupational Medicine Specialist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate an Occupational Medicine Specialist in your state. Select Occupational Medicine Specialist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate an Occupational Medicine Specialist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need an Occupational Medicine Specialist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Occupational Medicine Specialists in your city and state.

Occupational Medicine Specialist Related Terms:
occupational medicine, occupational medicine specialist, workplace safety, office safety, workplace injury prevention