Do you accept L&I workers compensation claims?

Yes. Washington Work Well Clinics accepts L&I (Labor & Industries) workers compensation claims and handles all paperwork on your behalf.

Can I choose my own doctor for an L&I claim in Washington?

Yes, in Washington State injured workers have the right to choose their own attending physician. Our doctors are L&I approved providers.

Do I need a referral to be seen at Work Well Clinics?

No referral is needed. Simply call our office or request an appointment online and we will schedule you quickly.

What locations do you serve?

We have clinics in Seattle, Kirkland, and Everett, Washington, serving the greater Puget Sound region.

Workers Comp Doctor Kenmore | LNI Clinic

Workers Comp Doctor Kenmore

Kenmore's Trusted LNI Clinic for Injured Workers - Board Certified Occupational Medicine Serving North Seattle & Puget Sound

If you've been injured at work in Kenmore or anywhere in North King County, Washington Work Well Clinics is your dedicated occupational medicine specialist. Our board-certified physicians manage your entire workers compensation journey — from initial injury evaluation through L&I claim filing, treatment, impairment ratings, and return-to-work clearance. We handle the paperwork, communicate with your employer, coordinate your treatment, and advocate for your full recovery — so you can focus entirely on healing. Washington Work Well Clinics is a Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) credentialed provider, meaning your workers compensation care is fully covered under your L&I claim.

Injured Worker Services for Kenmore Workers

Just a short drive from Kenmore, our Seattle clinic provides the full spectrum of workers compensation medical care including injured worker treatment and ongoing medical management, L&I claim filing and documentation, impairment rating examinations, return-to-work evaluations, and job analysis and functional capacity assessments.

Why Kenmore Workers Choose Work Well Clinics

Kenmore’s workforce spans construction, healthcare, retail, education, and light manufacturing — and workplace injuries happen across all of them. Whatever your industry, our physicians understand the physical demands of your job and the Washington State L&I guidelines that govern your claim. Dr. John Benedict Abaño and Dr. Daniel Stroud bring decades of combined occupational medicine experience to every patient — and both are Seattle Met Top Doctors honorees in Occupational Medicine (recognized in 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026). Both are highly credentialed, deeply familiar with L&I processes, and focused on one outcome — getting you back to health and back to work as safely and efficiently as possible. We don't just treat injuries. We actively manage your claim from start to finish, coordinating with your employer, L&I, and any referring providers the entire way.

Conveniently Located for Kenmore and North King County Workers

Our Seattle clinic is a quick drive from Kenmore via SR-522, serving injured workers across North King County including Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, and Woodinville. Same-week appointments available with no long waits. 📍 Seattle Location: 1103 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103 📞 (425) 458-0054 ✉️ team@workwellclinics.com 🕐 Monday–Friday 8:00AM–5:00PM 🇪🇸 ¿Prefieres español? Visita nuestra Clínica L&I en Seattle en español →

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Referring a Patient? We Make It Easy. Washington Work Well Clinics actively partners with primary care physicians, urgent care providers, emergency room physicians, orthopedic surgeons, ARNPs, and physician assistants throughout Kenmore, Seattle, and North King County. When you refer an injured worker to us, you can expect detailed clinical reporting, timely communication, seamless L&I coordination, and a team that takes the administrative burden entirely off your hands. We treat every referral as a reflection of your trust — and we take that seriously. To refer a patient call (425) 458-0054 or email team@workwellclinics.com.

Your physician

Dr. John Benedict Abaño, MD, FAWM, CIME

Board-Certified Occupational Medicine Physician · COHE Provider Advisor

Every Work Well Clinics location is led by the same board-certified occupational medicine team. Dr. Abaño personally oversees injured worker care across our Puget Sound clinics.

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