Does workers' compensation have its own doctors?

Workers' compensation doctors typically hold certifications or approval on a state-by-state basis to handle workers' compensation claims, according to the New York Daily News. A patient seeking medical treatment in response to an on-the-job injury must go to a doctor or hospital chosen by his employer to have claims covered.

Because state laws and the workers' compensation policies of different employers vary, anyone injured on the job must get specific answers from his human resources department regarding which doctors he can visit. Some employers and insurance companies require employees to see certain doctors regarding workers' compensation claims, while others allow employees to go to their own doctors. In some states, it's possible to change doctors or get second opinions, explains AllLaw.