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Work Injury Doctor in NYC
Hurt on the job in New York City? We are work injury doctors for federal employees: treatment, diagnostics, and every piece of claim paperwork, billed directly to the Department of Labor with no out-of-pocket cost to you.
The Right Work Injury Doctor Depends on Who You Work For
After a workplace injury in New York City, most people search for a work injury doctor and end up at a clinic built around New York State workers' compensation. If you are a federal employee, that is the wrong system. Your case falls under OWCP (the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor), with its own forms, its own reviewers, and its own documentation standards. Our practice treats federal work injuries exclusively, with offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Woodbury on Long Island serving workers from all five boroughs.
The distinction matters more than most injured workers realize. A state comp clinic can treat your injury competently and still sink your federal claim, because OWCP reviewers require specific causal relationship statements, functional limitations backed by objective findings, and narrative reports written to Department of Labor standards. General clinic notes rarely meet that bar.
Dr. Steven Moalemi, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, personally oversees every case, and our team files your CA-1 or CA-2 with you, tracks your claim, and responds to OWCP requests as part of your care. That combination is why our claims carry a 99% acceptance rate.
Injured on the Job at a Federal Workplace?
If your paycheck comes from a federal agency, your work injury is a federal case. We treat letter carriers hurt on their routes, TSA officers injured lifting baggage, VA staff hurt moving patients, federal officers injured on duty, and office employees with repetitive strain injuries. Every agency below is covered under OWCP.
Work Injuries We Treat
From traumatic injuries like falls and lifting accidents to occupational conditions that build over years of repetitive work, our doctors diagnose, treat, and document every injury to OWCP standards.
Just Got Hurt? Do These Three Things
- Report it to your supervisor in writing. An unreported injury is the easiest claim for OWCP to deny.
- See a doctor who knows the federal system. The first medical report often decides the claim. It needs to state that your injury is work-related and why.
- File the right form within the deadline. CA-1 for a traumatic injury (within 30 days to protect continuation of pay), CA-2 for an occupational condition. We complete these with you for free.
Not sure which form applies? Read our step-by-step guide or call (516) 400-4861 and we will sort it out with you.
Three Offices Serving All Five Boroughs and Long Island
Manhattan for Midtown and workers commuting from Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Brooklyn on Parkside Avenue for Kings County. Woodbury for Nassau and Suffolk. All three locations accept OWCP cases and offer the same claims support.
Manhattan Office
7 W 45th St, Fl 9, New York, NY 10036(516) 400-4861
Mon: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Tue: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wed: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thu: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Brooklyn Office
640 Parkside Avenue, Suite 201, Brooklyn, NY 11226(516) 400-4861
Mon: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Tue: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wed: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thu: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Woodbury Office (Long Island)
99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797(516) 400-4861
Mon: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wed: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Treatment Covered by Your Federal Claim
Every service below is billed directly to the Department of Labor for approved cases. You never receive a bill for authorized care.
Work Injury Questions, Answered
What kind of doctor should I see after a work injury in NYC?
It depends on who you work for. If you are a federal employee (USPS, TSA, VA, DHS, or any other federal agency), your injury falls under OWCP, the federal workers' compensation program, and you should see an OWCP credentialed physician. A doctor who only handles New York State workers' comp cases will not know the federal forms, documentation standards, or billing process, and that gap is a common reason federal claims get denied.
Is a federal work injury handled differently from a regular NYC workers' comp case?
Yes, completely. New York State workers' compensation and federal OWCP/FECA are separate systems with different forms, different insurers, and different rules. Federal employees file CA-1 or CA-2 forms with the Department of Labor, not with the NYS Workers' Compensation Board. Our practice specializes in the federal system.
Do I pay anything to see a work injury doctor?
No. For approved OWCP cases, all treatment is billed directly to the Department of Labor. You pay nothing out of pocket for authorized care, and our claims assistance is free.
Can I choose my own work injury doctor as a federal employee?
Yes. Under FECA, federal employees have the legal right to select their own treating physician. Your agency or supervisor cannot require you to use a specific clinic. If you already started care somewhere else, you can transfer to our practice with a change-of-physician request.
What should I do in the first 48 hours after a work injury?
Report the injury to your supervisor in writing, seek medical care right away, and make sure the visit is documented as work-related. For traumatic injuries, a CA-1 form should be filed within 30 days to protect your continuation-of-pay rights. Call us and we will walk you through every step at no charge.
Where in NYC can I be seen?
We have three offices: Manhattan (7 W 45th St, Fl 9), Brooklyn (640 Parkside Avenue, Suite 201), and Woodbury on Long Island (99 Sunnyside Blvd Extension, Suite 102). Employees commuting from Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are typically seen in Manhattan or Brooklyn, whichever is closer.