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OWCP Doctor for Staten Island Federal Workers
Staten Island federal employees need OWCP care too. Our Brooklyn office on Parkside Avenue is the closest location, reachable via the Verrazzano Bridge in about 30 minutes. Our Manhattan office is accessible via the Staten Island Ferry and a short subway ride. We treat postal workers, VA staff, and federal law enforcement from across the island.
Federal Workers on Staten Island
Staten Island has a significant federal workforce, especially in postal services and law enforcement.
- ✓USPS: Staten Island General Post Office on Manor Road and branch offices across the island with carriers covering hilly residential routes
- ✓DHS and CBP: Personnel connected to port security and customs operations
- ✓VA: Staff commuting to VA facilities across the metro area
- ✓SSA: Staten Island Social Security office on Richmond Terrace
- ✓Federal law enforcement: DEA, ICE, FBI with Staten Island-based personnel
Getting to Our Offices from Staten Island
- ✓Brooklyn office (closest): Verrazzano Bridge to Parkside Avenue. About 25 to 35 minutes by car. 640 Parkside Ave, Suite 201. Call (718) 587-1889
- ✓Manhattan office: Staten Island Ferry to Whitehall, then 4/5 uptown to Grand Central area. About 50 minutes total. 7 W 45th St, Fl 9. Call (212) 867-1111
- ✓By car to Manhattan: Verrazzano to BQE to Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, or Goethals Bridge to NJ Turnpike to Lincoln Tunnel
Many Staten Island patients combine their OWCP appointment with an existing Manhattan or Brooklyn commute day to save a separate trip.
Common Staten Island Federal Worker Injuries
- ✓Back and knee injuries from USPS routes on Staten Island's hilly terrain
- ✓Vehicle accidents during mail delivery on residential streets
- ✓Shoulder injuries from parcel handling and overhead casing
- ✓Slip-and-fall injuries during winter weather on icy walkways and steps
- ✓Repetitive strain from desk work at SSA and other federal offices
Full OWCP Services Available
- ✓Chiropractic care and physical therapy
- ✓Pain management and diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray, EMG)
- ✓Free claims assistance: CA-1, CA-2, CA-16 help
- ✓All services billed directly to DOL. No out-of-pocket costs.
- ✓99% claim acceptance rate across thousands of cases
Staten Island Neighborhoods We Serve
- ✓St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, Rosebank
- ✓New Dorp, Midland Beach, Grant City, Dongan Hills
- ✓Tottenville, Great Kills, Annadale, Eltingville
- ✓Port Richmond, Westerleigh, Willowbrook, Bulls Head
- ✓Todt Hill, Emerson Hill, Grasmere, South Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Which office is closest to Staten Island?
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Our Brooklyn office at 640 Parkside Avenue is the closest, about 25 to 35 minutes via the Verrazzano Bridge. Our Manhattan office is reachable via the Staten Island Ferry.
I am a USPS carrier on Staten Island. Do you treat postal workers?
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Yes. Postal workers are our most common patient group. We know the physical demands of every USPS craft position and write documentation that gets claims accepted.
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