If you’re hurt, make sure you see a Medical Doctor (MD).
When you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident, the best course of action is to seek care from a multidisciplinary team that includes medical doctors (MDs), chiropractors, massage therapists, and physical therapists. This integrated approach ensures that every aspect of your recovery is addressed—from diagnosis and pain management to rehabilitation and long-term mobility. Having all these professionals under one roof streamlines your care, saves you time, and enhances communication between providers, leading to more effective and personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Carl Balog MD from Compass Pain & Wellness
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At Compass Pain and Wellness, your journey always begins with an MD visit
We offer Physical Therapy, Massage, & Chiropractic in-house so you can see your doctor and get the care you need all in one place.
The MD Difference
Your first visit will always be with your Medical Doctor. They will take the time to listen to your concerns and perform a comprehensive evaluation to diagnose your condition.
Personalized Treatment
Next, they will walk you through the research and standard of care, and together, you will select the best course of treatment for you.
A Team Approach
Your physician will work directly with a team dedicated to getting you better. Each will play a role in implementing the plan you decide with your doctor.
Multidisciplinary Care
Your treatment may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, behavioral therapy, and possibly interventional procedures if needed.
Staying on Track
You will meet with your physician regularly to evaluate your improvement and make any needed changes to your care plan.
Back to Full Function
Return to the things you love, with restored function and overall wellness.
Physical Exam
& Diagnoses
Your doctor will perform a physical exam and take the time to offer a thorough discussion of the care you need.
Quick & Easy Access to
In-House Treatments
We provide most services in house, so you can schedule treatments quickly and easily, with access to a dedicated team focused on getting you better.
Removing Barriers
to Quality Care
You will receive all your treatment quickly and easily all under one roof at no cost to you.
Accident Knowledge Base
Too often, patients fall prey to clinics designed to consume their medical benefits rather than help them get them better.
These facilities exhaust your financial resources on lower levels of care, leaving you still in pain and often having never seen a Medical Doctor (MD) or received critical imaging, like an MRI, to diagnose your condition.
While chiropractic, massage, and physical therapy often play an important role in your recovery, they should be used as supplemental treatments within a larger care plan designed by a Medical Doctor for your specific needs.
FAQ
No. Patients involved in a motor vehicle accident are typically entitled to have their medical bills paid for by their auto insurance policy. In fact, many private health policies will actually not cover claims that result from an auto accident. You should use your auto policy for your medical care, not your personal health insurance.
That’s okay. Your medical care should be coverage by your automobile insurance policy, or in some cases, may be covered by the policy of the driver that hit you, or even the policy of a spouse or relative.
Personal Injury Protection (or PIP) is a mandatory type of auto insurance that covers the costs of injuries and accidents up to a certain amount for two years after your accident. PIP is a no-fault insurance, so it covers you even if you’re at fault for the accident. Many states, including Oregon and Utah, require all policies to carry PIP.
You may be covered under the insurance of the vehicle with whom you were involved in an accident, or another policy, such as your homeowner’s policy or even a spouse of relative’s policy. A lawyer will be able to assist you.
All treatment will be covered by your insurance policy or your financial settlement. There are no copayments, coinsurance amounts, or deductibles. Compass Pain and Wellness will never balance-bill you for uncollected claims. We’re on your side.
If your medical bills exceed your personal injury protection coverage, or your treatment goes on for more than two years, your personal injury protection insurance will no longer pay your bills. At that point, you are personally responsible for ongoing medical expenses. However, a personal injury attorney can help represent you through this process and ensure you receive the maximum medical benefits available to you.
The answer to this question depends on the individual circumstances of your case. You may require medical treatment over and above the policy limits of your coverage or be entitled to additional damages. A lawyer can answer these questions for you and assess your individual circumstances. Compass will work with them to ensure your medical needs are represented during your case.
Our philosophy is centered on providing efficient, necessary care without wasting your finite medical resources on frivolous services. We ensure you see a Medical Doctor right away to determine the best course of action to get you better—then we eliminate every barrier to you getting this course quickly, easily, and at no cost to you.
Chiropractors are considered doctors, but they are not Medical Doctors (MDs). They hold a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree, which is a distinct professional doctorate earned through training limited to the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic care can play an important role in overall well-being, but MDs have expanded knowledge to diagnose a broader range of issues, including referring for Chiropractic care when it would be helpful.