Injured at Work?
You Choose Your Doctor.
Under Illinois law, injured workers have the right to see the provider of their choice — at no cost to you. Adisi Health Center accepts workers' compensation and we handle the paperwork.
Call (630) 887-1900The Right to Choose Your Own Doctor Is Protected by Law
Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305/8(a)), injured workers are entitled to receive all necessary medical care — and critically, you are not required to see a company doctor. Illinois law grants you the right to select two treating physicians of your own choosing. Your employer's workers' compensation insurance is required by law to pay for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your work injury.
You do not need your employer's approval to see Dr. Petzel. You do not need a referral. And you are never billed directly — all charges go straight to the workers' compensation insurer.
Understanding Your
Two Doctor Choices
Illinois gives you more freedom than most states. Here's exactly how the two-physician rule works — and why choosing wisely matters for your recovery.
Your Primary Treating Physician
Your first physician selection is your primary treating doctor — the provider who directs your overall care, documents your injury, and manages your recovery plan. This can be any licensed physician, chiropractor, or healthcare provider you choose. Under Illinois law, once you select your first provider, all treatment from that provider — including any specialists they refer you to — falls under that single "choice." Seeing a specialist on a referral from your first doctor does not use up your second choice.
An Independent Second Opinion or Alternate Provider
Your second physician choice allows you to see a completely different provider if you are unhappy with your initial care, want a second opinion, or need a different type of treatment. This is a powerful right: if an employer-directed doctor clears you to return to work before you feel ready, or recommends against a treatment you believe you need, you can use your second choice to get an independent evaluation that carries full legal weight in your claim.
What Counts as a "Choice"?
Under Illinois law, a physician "choice" is counted at the treating physician level — not every specialist visit. If Dr. Petzel is your first choice and refers you to an orthopedic surgeon or imaging center, those referrals do not consume your second choice. You retain that second selection for a genuinely independent provider. However, if you decide to switch primary treating doctors on your own — without a referral — that counts as using your second physician choice.
Workers' Comp Pays for
All of This
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Chiropractic Examination & Diagnosis Full orthopedic and neurological evaluation, range-of-motion testing, and spinal assessment — all billed to your employer's WC insurer.
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X-Rays & Diagnostic Imaging Structural spinal analysis and x-ray review to identify injury patterns and document your case for the insurer.
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Chiropractic Adjustments All spinal and extremity adjustments needed throughout your treatment plan, documented with clinical outcome tracking.
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Advanced Therapeutic Modalities Class IV Laser Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, EMTT (Magnetolith), and TECAR Therapy — all covered as medically necessary treatment for work injuries.
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Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercise Corrective exercise programs, functional restoration, and ergonomic guidance tailored to your specific job duties.
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Medical Documentation & IME Support Thorough clinical notes, MMI determinations, and coordination with your attorney if needed for your claim.
You Never Pay a Dime Out of Pocket
When you come in as a workers' compensation patient, we bill your employer's WC insurance carrier directly. There are no co-pays, no deductibles, and no out-of-pocket expenses for any treatment related to your work injury.
All you need to bring is your employer's name, their workers' compensation insurance carrier (your employer is required to provide this), your claim number if one has been assigned, and your date of injury.
If your employer disputes the claim or delays authorization, we can help connect you with experienced workers' compensation attorneys in the Chicago area who can ensure your rights are protected — at no additional cost to you.
How to Get Started
Getting into care after a work injury is straightforward. Here's the process from injury to treatment.
Report Your Injury
Notify your employer of the work-related injury in writing as soon as possible. Request the workers' compensation insurance carrier name and your claim number.
Call Adisi Health
Call us at (630) 887-1900. We'll schedule your first appointment quickly, gather your claim information, and verify your WC coverage before your visit.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Dr. Petzel performs a thorough history, orthopedic exam, neurological testing, and spinal analysis including x-rays — fully documented for your claim.
Begin Treatment
Your customized care plan begins immediately. We use advanced technologies to accelerate healing and get you back to work as quickly as safely possible.
Treatment That Goes Beyond
Standard Workers' Comp Care
Most WC providers offer basic chiropractic. We bring four hospital-grade technologies to your recovery — all covered under your workers' compensation claim as medically necessary care.
Storz Medical Shockwave Therapy
Radial and focused acoustic wave technology that stimulates tissue regeneration for chronic and acute soft tissue injuries including rotator cuff tears, plantar fasciitis, and tendinopathies common in workplace injuries.
LightForce Class IV Laser
High-powered photobiomodulation therapy that accelerates cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and relieves pain at the source — ideal for disc injuries, nerve pain, and muscle strains from workplace accidents.
Storz Magnetolith EMTT
Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy delivers high-energy pulsed magnetic fields that penetrate deep tissue to reduce inflammation and stimulate repair in bones, cartilage, and connective tissue.
Winback TECAR Therapy
Capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy that generates deep endogenous heat to accelerate tissue healing, reduce scar tissue formation, and restore function after work-related injuries.
Chiropractic & Rehabilitative Care
Our foundation: precision spinal adjustments, extremity manipulation, therapeutic exercise, spinal decompression traction, and ergonomic workplace education — all tailored to the biomechanical demands of your specific job. We document everything your claim requires, including functional capacity, return-to-work status, and maximum medical improvement.
You Were Injured at Work.
We've Got You Covered.
Illinois law protects your right to choose your own doctor. Exercise that right with Hinsdale's most advanced chiropractic clinic — at zero cost to you.
534 Chestnut St. #240, Hinsdale, IL 60521 · DrPetzel@AdisiHealth.com