INJURY FEDERAL CLINIC
Change of physician

Switching your OWCP doctor to a Jacksonville clinic

If your current treatment isn't helping, you can ask OWCP to approve a change of physician. Many of our patients came to us after starting care somewhere else.

We'll help you prepare the request, then pick up your care with medical doctors, physical therapy and advanced treatments in one clinic.

  • U.S. Department of Labor medical provider
  • Medical doctors on staff
  • Open Saturdays
  • Complimentary in-office claims help
What we handle

Care and paperwork in one place

Evaluation and treatment

Medical evaluation, diagnosis and a treatment plan built for your accepted conditions.

CA and OWCP forms

CA-1, CA-2, CA-7, CA-16, CA-17, CA-20, duty-status reports and medical narratives.

Impairment ratings

Impairment ratings and disability evaluations for schedule awards and return-to-work decisions.

Authorizations and appeals

Treatment authorizations, billing support and help with denied claims.

Physical therapy and chiropractic

Physical and occupational therapy, chiropractic care, spinal decompression and shockwave therapy.

Pain management

Nerve blocks, trigger-point and regenerative injections for targeted pain relief.

How it works

Three steps to start care

  1. 1

    Call or book online

    Tell us your agency and injury. We'll check what you need to bring to your first visit.

  2. 2

    First visit

    A full evaluation with our medical team, and a review of where your claim stands.

  3. 3

    Treatment and paperwork

    You get treated; our claims team keeps your forms, reports and authorizations moving.

Your care team

Medical doctors, not just a chiropractor

Maria Varlashkina
Maria Varlashkina, APRN, FNP
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Omar Abderhman
Dr. Omar Abderhman, DC, CME
Certified Medical Examiner
Visit us

Westside Jacksonville

Convenient to NAS Jacksonville, Orange Park and Oakleaf, and serving federal employees across North Florida and South Georgia.

Questions

Common questions

Need help with a specific form? See our OWCP forms guide, or see the federal employees we treat.

Related: DOL doctors in Jacksonville · OWCP doctors in Jacksonville

How do I request a change of physician?

Send a written request to your OWCP claims examiner that names the new physician and explains why you want to change. OWCP must approve the change before treatment with the new doctor is authorized. Our claims team can help you write and submit it.

Will my records transfer?

Yes. With your authorization we request your records from your previous provider so your new treatment plan builds on what has already been done.

Do I need a Form CA-16?

Your agency may issue a CA-16 to authorize initial treatment for a traumatic injury. Bring it to your first visit if you have one. If you don't, call us and we'll walk you through the next step for your claim.

Which OWCP forms can you help with?

Our in-office claims assistance covers CA and OWCP forms such as the CA-1, CA-2, CA-7, CA-16, CA-17 and CA-20, plus treatment authorizations, medical narratives and appeals.

What are your hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Get your federal injury care started

Call now or book a visit. Our claims team will tell you exactly what to bring.

National Guard Bureau
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Transportation Security Administration
United States Postal Service
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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