Refer Your Injured Patients to Washington Work Well Clinics

Your Trusted Occupational Medicine Partner in the Puget Sound.

We actively partner with the following provider types throughout Seattle, Kirkland, Everett, and the greater Puget Sound region: Primary Care Physicians & Family Medicine — When your patient presents with a work injury, we handle the occupational medicine piece so you can stay focused on their overall health. Urgent Care Providers — See an injured worker who needs ongoing L&I management? We provide seamless continuity of care from your initial treatment. Emergency Room Physicians — After acute stabilization, transition your patients to us for comprehensive occupational medicine follow-up and claim management. Orthopedic Surgeons — We coordinate pre- and post-surgical occupational medicine care, functional capacity evaluations, and return-to-work clearances. ARNPs & Physician Assistants — We understand the referral needs of advanced practice providers and make the process fast and straightforward. Physical & Occupational Therapists — We coordinate closely with therapy providers to ensure treatment plans align with L&I guidelines and return-to-work timelines. Internal Medicine Physicians — When a work injury complicates your patient's care, we take on the occupational medicine and L&I management so you can focus on their overall health. Claims Managers & Adjusters — Need a responsive attending provider who documents thoroughly and keeps claims moving? We schedule new injured workers within one week and communicate proactively throughout the claim. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors — We partner with VRCs on return-to-work planning, job analyses, and work restriction clarity, delivering the timely, specific documentation your plans depend on. Attorneys — For clients who need a knowledgeable attending provider or a credible impairment rating, we provide honest assessments and accurate reporting. We accept new L&I patients, including transfers and older or reopened claims. Nurses & Case Managers — Coordinating care for an injured worker? We make referral and communication simple, with fast scheduling and clear updates.

What We Take Off Your Plate

When you refer an injured worker to Washington Work Well Clinics, we take complete ownership of the occupational medicine side of their care including: Full L&I claim filing and ongoing documentation All required Washington State L&I paperwork and progress reports Employer and claims manager communication Work restriction management and modification Specialist referral coordination within the L&I network Impairment rating examinations at claim conclusion Return-to-work evaluations and job analysis Independent Medical Examinations (IME) You focus on your patient's broader health. We handle the complexity of workers compensation.

Why Providers Choose Washington Work Well Clinics

Board-Certified Expertise Dr. John Benedict Abaño and Dr. Daniel Stroud are both board-certified with deep specialization in occupational and environmental medicine. Dr. Stroud has specialized in Washington State L&I care since 2015. Dr. Abaño is a certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) and Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. Rapid Intake Same-week appointments available at all three locations. Your patients won't wait weeks to be seen — we move fast so their recovery starts immediately. Detailed Clinical Communication We provide thorough, timely reports back to referring providers. You'll always know where your patient stands in their recovery and claim process. Three Convenient Locations With clinics in Seattle, Kirkland, and Everett, your patients throughout the Puget Sound can access care without long drives or scheduling delays. L&I Fluency Washington State L&I has its own rules, timelines, and forms. Our physicians navigate this system daily — reducing delays, denials, and frustrations for your patients and their employers. Multilingual Care Dr. Abaño is fluent in English, Tagalog, and medical Spanish — ensuring clear communication with diverse patient populations throughout the region.

How to Refer a Patient — It's Simple

Option 1 — Call Us Directly Call (425) 458-0054 and our team will handle the intake immediately. We can often schedule your patient same-week. Option 2 — Email Us Send referral details to team@workwellclinics.com. Include the patient's name, contact number, nature of injury, and employer if known. We'll take it from there. Option 3 — Have Your Patient Contact Us Simply direct your patient to call (425) 458-0054 or visit workwellclinics.com to book directly. They can mention your name and we'll ensure coordinated follow-up. 📍 Seattle: 1103 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103 📍 Kirkland: 12911 120th Ave NE, Ste H-210, Kirkland, WA 98034 📍 Everett: 1100 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200, Everett, WA 98201 📞 (425) 458-0054 ✉️ team@workwellclinics.com 🕐 Monday–Friday 8:00AM–5:00PM

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Start Referring Today! Join the growing network of Puget Sound providers who trust Washington Work Well Clinics for their injured workers. We're committed to making every referral easy, every patient outcome better, and every interaction worth your trust. Contact Our Team (425) 458-0054