Work Accident Physician in Berlin
Experienced accredited physicians (D-Arzt) for the treatment of workplace and commuting accidents
- D-Arzt treatment for workplace, commuting, school and daycare accidents
- Initial trauma care, diagnostics and further treatment
- Billing via the employers' liability insurance association or statutory accident insurance
A workplace accident, commuting accident or school accident should be evaluated by a specialist promptly. For these cases, there is the so-called Durchgangsarzt procedure. A Durchgangsarzt, or D-Arzt for short, is a physician specifically accredited to treat accidents covered by the employers' liability insurance association (BG) or the German statutory accident insurance (DGUV).
At MVZ VITALIS in Berlin-Buckow, our specialists treat workplace, commuting, school and daycare accidents. This includes initial trauma care, diagnostics, further medical treatment and, if necessary, coordination of additional measures.
When do you need to see a D-Arzt or BG physician?
After a workplace or commuting accident, a visit to a D-Arzt is required in particular if the injury is expected to cause inability to work beyond the day of the accident or if medical treatment is expected to last longer than one week. Treatment for school and daycare accidents can also be covered by the statutory accident insurance.
If you are unsure whether you need a D-Arzt after an accident, feel free to contact MVZ VITALIS. We will check whether the D-Arzt procedure is required in your case and discuss the next steps and any necessary treatment with you at our practice.
Which accidents do we treat at our work accident center?
MVZ VITALIS in Berlin-Buckow is a center for orthopedics and pain therapy. As part of the D-Arzt procedure, we treat, among others:
Workplace accidents are accidents that happen while performing work duties. These include falls, cuts, bruises, strains, twisting injuries or injuries to joints, muscles, tendons and bones.
A commuting accident happens on the direct route to work or from work back home. Such accidents can also be covered by the statutory accident insurance or the employers' liability insurance association.
Children and adolescents are covered by statutory accident insurance while attending school, daycare or certain school events. After a school or daycare accident, a visit to a D-Arzt may be necessary.
Accidents that occur while providing certain types of assistance, for example in road traffic, may also be covered by the statutory accident insurance. We assess on a case-by-case basis which care and documentation are required.
Care after accident injuries
After an accident, the first step is to carefully assess the injury. Our specialists examine the affected area of the body and check pain, mobility, stability and possible associated injuries. If needed, imaging such as X-ray or MRI can be included.
Depending on the injury, we plan the further treatment. This may include wound care, immobilization, dressings, splints, orthopedic aids, follow-up examinations, physical therapy or further trauma surgery evaluation. If specialized inpatient care is necessary, we work with suitable partner hospitals.
MVZ VITALIS Berlin: your D-Arzt nearby
The work accident center at MVZ VITALIS in Berlin-Buckow combines orthopedics, trauma surgery, diagnostics and aftercare. This allows many accident injuries to be treated in a structured way and monitored over time.
Correct documentation for the employers' liability insurance association, the accident insurance fund or the statutory accident insurance provider is also important. Our specialists accompany the treatment and coordinate the next steps with the responsible authorities where necessary.
FAQ about BG physicians and D-Arzt treatment
A Durchgangsarzt is a physician with special accreditation for the D-Arzt procedure of the statutory accident insurance. As a rule, these are specialists in orthopedics and trauma surgery or surgeons with experience in trauma surgery.
The D-Arzt decides which treatment is necessary after a workplace, commuting, school or daycare accident. He documents the accident for the employers' liability insurance association or the responsible accident insurance provider and manages the further medical treatment.
The terms are often used similarly in everyday language. What is usually meant is a Durchgangsarzt, meaning a physician with special accreditation for treating workplace, commuting, school and daycare accidents under the statutory accident insurance.
A BG physician, or D-Arzt, examines and treats injuries after workplace, commuting, school or daycare accidents. He documents the accident for the employers' liability insurance association or accident insurance fund, decides on the appropriate medical treatment and coordinates further measures if necessary, such as special trauma surgery treatment, further diagnostics or the involvement of other specialist services.
After a BG accident, meaning a workplace or commuting accident, a D-Arzt is often the right point of contact. A Durchgangsarzt can examine and document the injury and initiate further treatment via the employers' liability insurance association or accident insurance fund.
You should see a physician who participates in the D-Arzt procedure and is accredited to treat accidents covered by the statutory accident insurance. Not every general practice or specialist practice is responsible for this. If in doubt, you can ask in advance whether the practice is accredited as a D-Arzt practice.
After a workplace or commuting accident, the injury should be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible. If D-Arzt treatment is required, the visit should not be postponed unnecessarily.
Contact & appointment for D-Arzt treatment
Have you had a workplace, commuting, school or daycare accident? Then feel free to book an appointment at MVZ VITALIS, Center for Orthopedics and Pain Therapy in Berlin-Buckow.
After an examination by a specialist, we will discuss with you which treatment is necessary and how further care will be provided as part of the D-Arzt procedure.