Occupational Medicine Clinic

Work environments—office, industrial, or agricultural—can affect your health. Dust, asbestos, noise, radiation, and chemicals can cause physical symptoms that require medical attention.

Staff members in The University of Iowa Occupational Medicine Clinic understand the relationship between work-related exposures and health. The clinic provides diagnostic testing services and expert tertiary care for patients with work-related health problems.

Physicians certified in occupational medicine, internal medicine, preventive medicine, and pulmonary medicine are available to evaluate and treat symptoms resulting from occupational environments. Social workers and industrial hygienists also provide care and education through evaluations of work environments, and advice on prevention techniques.

Anyone with proven or suspected work-related health problems may be served in the UIHC Occupational Medicine Clinic. Patient appointments are received both by self-referral and referral by physicians, employers or attorneys.

Services

A complete clinical evaluation with a physical examination and laboratory tests that will include an assessment of all work-related health problems.
A complete evaluation of work and environmental exposures by an industrial hygienist.
Ongoing medical care for work-related conditions.
A detailed clinical letter describing evaluation findings.
Coping strategies for health problems.
Advice on how to limit further exposure to harmful elements.
Assistance with the medical and legal aspects of a work-related diagnosis.

For patient scheduling and more information, please contact the UI HealthCare Occupational Medicine Clinic at (319) 356-8133.

For Workers Compensation questions, call Work Related HealthCare Services at (319) 384-9073 or (866) 514-0864, or email at workerscompensation@healthcare.uiowa.edu.

Clinic Staff

Fredric Gerr MD: Professor of Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Health
Patrick Hartley MD, BCh, BAO: Clinical Professor of Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Health
Joel Kline MD: Professor of Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Health