Workers Comp Doctor Kirkland

Kirkland's Trusted L&I Clinic for Injured Workers

If you've been injured at work in Kirkland or anywhere on the Eastside, Washington Work Well Clinics is your dedicated occupational medicine specialist. Our board-certified occupational medicine physician, Dr. John Benedict Abaño, manages 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 Kirkland Workers

For Kirkland and Eastside workers, we provide 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 Kirkland and Eastside Workers Choose Work Well Clinics

Kirkland's workforce spans technology, construction, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing — and workplace injuries happen across all of them. Whatever your industry, Dr. Abaño understands the physical demands of your job and the Washington State L&I guidelines that govern your claim. Dr. John Benedict Abaño, a board-certified occupational medicine physician and Seattle Met Top Doctor (2024–2026), brings 15 years of clinical experience to every patient. He is 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.

Serving Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond Workers

We serve injured workers throughout Kirkland and the Eastside corridor — including Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Sammamish, and Issaquah — from our Seattle and Everett clinics. Same-week appointments available with no long waits. 📍 Wallingford, Seattle — Mondays 8 AM–5 PM (starting Nov 9): inside Seattle Orthopedic Center, 2409 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 📍 Fremont, Seattle — Wednesdays 8 AM–5 PM: 1103 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103 📍 Everett — Tuesdays 8 AM–4:30 PM, Fridays 8 AM–3:30 PM: 1100 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200, Everett, WA 98201 📞 (425) 458-0054 ✉️ team@workwellclinics.com 🕐 Phones answered Monday–Friday 8:00AM–5:00PM 🇪🇸 ¿Prefieres español? Visita nuestra Clínica L&I para Kirkland 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 Kirkland, Bellevue, and the greater Eastside. 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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Stuck with a hard L&I claim?

Many clinics turn these claims away. We accept them, and new patients are usually seen within a week.