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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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  • Abbie DeWitt 100 Points

    Abbie DeWitt

    Abbie S. DeWitt, PT, DPT, WCS, Cert. DN
    460 Waterstone Drive
    Second Floor
    Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Kristin Somerville

    Kristin Somerville

    Kristin Somerville, DPT
    101 Meadowlands Drive
    Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Alicia Hess 100 Points

    Alicia Hess

    Alicia Hess, DPT, Cert. DN
    Distance: 11.47 mi
    1807 Fordham Blvd.
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Christopher Green 100 Points

    Christopher Green

    Christopher Green, PT, DPT, OCS
    Distance: 11.47 mi
    1350 Raleigh Road
    Second Floor
    Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Dianne Kilgas 100 Points

    Dianne Kilgas

    Dianne Kilgas, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT
    Distance: 11.47 mi
    102 Mason Farm Road
    Second Floor
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Eleanor Henn 100 Points

    Eleanor Henn

    Eleanor "Morgan" Henn, OTR/L
    Distance: 11.47 mi
    102 Mason Farm Road
    Second Floor
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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