Florida Workers’ Comp IME, Neurodiagnostic & One-Time Change Services - Tampa
Expert IME, Diagnostics & One-Time Change for Work-Related Accidents in Tampa
At Neurology and Physical Therapy Centers of Tampa Bay, we specialize in Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), neurodiagnostic testing, and one-time change services for individuals recovering from work-related injuries. Our team of experts provides exemplary healthcare services in neurology, psychology, audiology, and physical therapy, evaluating and treating work-related neurological, psychological, audiological, vestibular, and musculoskeletal conditions.
We offer both in-office evaluations and telehealth options, making it easy for injured workers to access trusted Florida workers comp doctors statewide.
We offer both in-office evaluations and telehealth options, making it easy for injured workers to access trusted Florida workers comp doctors statewide.
Florida Workers’ Comp IME Services
Our IME services are designed to evaluate the severity of work-related injuries. We offer:
- Neurological IMEs for head, spine, musculoskeletal and nerve injuries
- Psychological IMEs for emotional conditions such as PTSD, anxiety and depression.
- Neuropsychological Testing for cognitive issues such as TBI/concussion
- Audiological IMEs including hearing tests, TBI/Concussion testing, and vestibular evaluations
- Neurodiagnostic IME’s:
- NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity): Assesses the speed of electrical signals to evaluate nerve damage.
- EMG (Electromyography): Measures muscle response to nerve stimulation to identify nerve or muscle damage.
- Digital EEG: Non-invasive brainwave monitoring used to detect abnormal electrical activity associated with concussions and other neurological conditions.
- NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity): Assesses the speed of electrical signals to evaluate nerve damage.
TBI/Concussion Specific IME’s for Work Related Injuries in Florida
TBI/Concussion Specific IME’s for Work Related Injuries in FloridaA crucial part of our offering is the specialized TBI/Concussion IME, which involves a multi-faceted approach to evaluate whether or not there is a mild TBI/concussion and accurately diagnose and document the complex effects of a mild TBI/concussion affecting the injured worker. Which may include:
- Review of all medical records: a review of all available pre-injury and post injury, pertinent medical records, including a review of all pertinent imaging.
- Comprehensive Neurological Evaluation: A full clinical assessment by one of our board-certified neurologists to identify neurological deficits, symptom patterns, and review the mechanism of injury.
- Cognitive Screening: Brief, targeted tests to assess core functions like memory, attention, and executive function.
- Neuropsychological Testing: In-depth cognitive and psychological assessments to correctly evaluate the claimant.
- Digital EEG (Electroencephalography): Non-invasive brainwave monitoring to detect abnormal electrical activity that be associated with a concussion/mild TBI, or other neurological conditions.
- VNG Testing (Video Nystagmography): Includes saccade, gaze, and positional testing to evaluate vestibular function and eye movement control—systems that are often affected in mild TBI.
- Vestibular and Audiological Testing: VEMP, ABR, OAE, Tympanometry, and Comprehensive Audiometry.
One-Time Change of Provider in Tampa – Florida Workers’ Compensation
Neurology and Physical Therapy Centers of Tampa Bay offers Florida injured workers a trusted option for a One-Time Change of Health Care Provider under Florida Workers’ Compensation. Our treatment services are fully integrated with advanced diagnostic capabilities to support recovery and documentation of work-related injuries.
Available services include:
Available services include:
- Neurological Evaluations & Follow-up
- Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
- Cognitive Screening
- Audiological and Vestibular Evaluations
- Physical Therapy – Specialized in vestibular rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, and general musculoskeletal injury care
Our Board-Certified Neurologists, Rosanna Garner, M.D. and Kimberly Tobon, D.O.; Licensed Psychologist, Shelley Tindell-Nodine, Psy.D.; Board Certified Audiologist D'Essence Hampton, Au D., perform independent medical examinations (IME), one-time change evaluations, neurodiagnostic testing, psychological and neuropsychological testing and evaluations as well as comprehensive audiological hearing and vestibular testing services for workers compensation claimants in Tampa.