Workers' Compensation Orthopedic Care in Austin and Georgetown
Dr. Brett Robin treats work-related shoulder, knee, hip, tendon, and fracture injuries at clinics in Austin and Georgetown for patients with Texas workers' comp or U.S. Department of Labor claims. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine.
At every workers' comp visit
Appointments
New patient appointments scheduled as quickly as possible. Usually within the week.
DWC-073
Work status report completed same day as appointment.
Coordinator
One dedicated contact for scheduling, authorizations, and records.
Therapy
Physical therapy in the same building, Austin and Georgetown.
Language
Spanish-speaking staff and access to interpreters for other languages.
Work injuries Dr. Robin treats
Shoulder
Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, dislocations, and fractures of the shoulder.
Knee
Meniscus tears, ACL and other ligament injuries, and cartilage damage.
Hip
Hip fractures from falls, and hip arthritis.
Fractures and trauma
Fracture fixation, crush injuries, and injuries from falls and equipment accidents.
Tendon and muscle tears
Achilles, biceps, triceps, pectoral, quadriceps, hamstring, and glute tears.
Hurt at work? Start here.
What to bring to your first visit
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Claim number and date of injury
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Adjuster or case manager name and phone number
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Employer name and contact
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Any X-rays, MRIs, or records from prior visits
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Photo ID and a list of your medications
What happens at your visit
Dr. Robin examines the injury, reviews imaging, and explains the diagnosis and treatment options. You leave with a completed DWC-073 Work Status Report the same day. Physical therapy is available in the same building at both clinics, so treatment and rehab can stay in one place when your plan approves it.
Spanish-speaking staff are available, and we have access to virtual interpreters for other languages.
Hablamos español.
Filing a workers' comp claim in Texas
1: Report the injury to your employer in writing within 30 days
For injuries that develop over time, such as repetitive strain, the 30 days start when you learn the injury is work-related.
2: File DWC Form-041 within one year of the injury
File with the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation, online or by mail.
3: Find out if your claim is in network
If your employer's carrier uses a certified workers' comp network, your treating doctor and specialists need to be in that network.
4: Keep records
Save every visit summary, bill, and record of missed workdays.
Texas employers aren't required to carry workers' compensation coverage. If your employer is a non-subscriber, your care may be covered by the employer's own injury plan or other insurance. You can check your employer's coverage through the state's TXCOMP lookup.
The claim steps above describe the Texas workers' compensation system. Federal claims through the U.S. Department of Labor follow a different process, and other states have different deadlines and forms. This is general information, not medical or legal advice. Learn more about your rights as an injured employee from the Texas Department of Insurance. The Office of Injured Employee Counsel offers free help to injured employees with Texas claims.
For referring clinics, case managers, and adjusters
What you can expect
Priority scheduling
New work injuries get the earliest available appointment, usually within the week
Dedicated coordinator
For scheduling, authorizations, and records
Interpretation
Spanish-speaking staff, plus virtual interpreters for other languages
Networks
Same-day DWC-073
Work status reports completed before the patient leaves
On-site physical therapy
At both Austin and Georgetown
Two locations
Austin (Jollyville Rd) and Georgetown (Blue Ridge Dr)
How to refer a patient
FAX REFERRALS TO
512-856-4040
Our workers' comp coordinator will contact the patient and the adjuster.
Please send
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Patient name, date of birth, and phone number
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Claim number and date of injury
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Carrier, adjuster, and case manager contact information
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Injured body part and mechanism of injury
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Prior imaging and treatment records
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Authorization, if required
- AIG TX HCN (Coventry Network)
- Beechstreet Workers Comp
- Broadspire (Careworks HCN through Sedgwick)
- Careworks (Sedgwick Network)
- CNA (Coventry Network)
- Conduent (Coventry Network)
- Corvel (Texas Corcare Network)
- Coventry
- Creative Risk Funding (Coventry Network)
- Employers Medical Provider (Coventry Network)
- First Health Workers Comp
- Gallagher Bassett (Coventry Network)
- Genex (Coventry Network)
- Insurance Company of the West (Coventry Network)
- Liberty Mutual (Coventry Network)
- Political Subdivision Workers' Compensation Alliance
- Sedgwick (Careworks PPO and HCN)
- Sedgwick (SPN-HCN)
- State Office Risk Management (Careworks HCN through Sedgwick)
- Texas Association of School Boards (PSWCA Network)
- Texas Mutual WC (WorkWell, TX and Texas Star Network)
- The Hartford (Coventry Network)
- Zurich (Coventry Network)
Dr. Robin also treats federal claims through the U.S. Department of Labor. If you don't see your carrier listed, call 512-856-1000 and our workers' comp coordinator will check.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Robin for a work injury?
It depends on your claim. In a certified network, specialist visits usually need a referral from your treating doctor. Our workers' comp coordinator can tell you what your claim requires.
When will I get my work status report?
Your DWC-073 Work Status Report is completed at your visit and given to you before you leave.
Is physical therapy available?
Yes. Physical therapy is on site at both the Austin and Georgetown clinics. Whether or not you can be treated by one of our physical therapists depends on your insurance approval.
What if the patient doesn't speak English?
We have Spanish-speaking staff, and we have access to virtual interpreters for other languages. Hablamos español.
How soon can I be seen?
We prioritize new work injuries and usually get patients in within the week. Our coordinator can tell you the soonest opening when you call.
Do you accept federal Department of Labor claims?
Yes. Dr. Robin treats patients with federal claims through the U.S. Department of Labor, in addition to Texas workers' compensation claims. Federal claims follow a different process than Texas claims, and our workers' comp coordinator can walk you through it.
My employer doesn't carry workers' comp. Can I still be seen?
Yes. Non-subscriber injury plans and other insurance may cover your care. Call 512-856-1000 and we'll review your options.
Still have questions?
Call 512-856-1000 to speak with our workers' comp coordinator about an injury or referral, or submit an appointment request or question. Clinic staff are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
