Chancellor Park Building 4510, Suite 107 4510 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA
(858) 457-4717
For over three and a half decades, Dunnum Occupational Care Medical Group has been the go-to choice for employers seeking exceptional occupational and workers' compensation healthcare services in San Diego County. With our operations running 24/7, every day of the year, we provide a level of service that is simply unmatched. Over 600 reputed companies across the region entrust the well-being of their employees to us. Our unparalleled experience positions us as not just a medical service provider, but as a strategic partner for businesses aiming to manage healthcare expenses while maintaining a healthy, productive workforce.
Navigating the intricate pathways of occupational injuries can be complicated, affecting not just the injured employees but also the businesses they serve. At Dunnum Occupational Care, we bring an expansive understanding of both patient needs and employer obligations under workers' compensation laws. Through open channels of communication among patients, employers, and insurance companies, we harmonize the often conflicting needs of these stakeholders. Our priority is not merely treatment but comprehensive well-being, addressing the multiple dimensions of occupational health including financial, legal, and emotional aspects.
Cost-efficiency is a cornerstone of the services offered by Dunnum Occupational Care. Leveraging innovative billing methodologies such as First Aid billing, along with modified work programs and meticulous claims management, our approach is proven to save employers millions in overall medical expenses and workers' compensation premiums. The benefits are manifold: employees experience faster recovery and reduced disability times, while employers and insurers realize significant cost savings. Our focus on both quality and cost-effectiveness is a win-win strategy for all parties involved, evidenced by our significant reduction in employee litigation rates.
Every employee who walks through our doors is regarded as an industrial athlete deserving of top-tier, individualized medical care. Regardless of the nature of the work-related injury, be it classified as Recordable or as First Aid under workers' compensation laws, our standard of care remains consistently exceptional. Through scientifically-backed treatment plans, we strive to exceed standard care guidelines, ensuring each injured employee not only receives legally mandated care but also benefits from our advanced medical expertise.
The excellence at Dunnum Occupational Care Medical Group is personified by our Medical Director, Dr. Russell P. Dunnum. With credentials that include a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering from the United States Air Force Academy, an MD from Brown University, and decades of hands-on experience, Dr. Dunnum brings a blend of scientific rigor and compassionate care to our clinic. His influence stretches beyond patient care; he has been a consultant on Occupational Medicine to The California State Assembly Insurance Committee and has testified before the state legislature. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping worker's compensation policies that benefit employers and employees alike.
Got Questions About Occupational Health Services in San Diego?
We consider Dr. Russell Dunnum to be our "team physician". Dr. Dunnum assists us in managing our claims and is considered to be a valuable extension of our staff. We have referred our employees to other physicians in the past but have since pledged our allegiance to Dr. Dunnum due to the consistent quality of service he and his staff provide.
I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Dunnum and his staff. They have provided excellent Work Comp treatment for the employees of UPS in the San Diego Facility. His care and concern is shown in his ability to properly and effectively treat injuries, communicate with his patients and collaborate with our Human Resource Department, and our insurance carrier. Dunnum Occupational Care's goal was to help us reduce our injury frequency and work comp costs. This goal has been achieved. I believe we will continue to make additional gains in our injury reduction with Dunnum Occupational Care.
We run a $200 million dollar staffing business, and workers' compensation costs are a very significant line item in our budget. Dr. Dunnum has been our Medical Director and during his time we have seen a dramatic reduction in our total reserves, premiums and our overall Workers' Compensation costs. This reduction in costs has occurred even as our payroll has nearly doubled. Dunnum Occupational Care is professional, knowledgeable and caring. We are exceedingly happy with Dunnum Occupational Care and their staff and look forward to a long and excellent relationship with them.
We run a $200 million dollar staffing business, and workers' compensation costs are a very significant line item in our budget. Dr. Dunnum has been our Medical Director and during his time we have seen a dramatic reduction in our total reserves, premiums and our overall Workers' Compensation costs. This reduction in costs has occurred even as our payroll has nearly doubled. Dunnum Occupational Care is professional, knowledgeable and caring. We are exceedingly happy with Dunnum Occupational Care and their staff and look forward to a long and excellent relationship with them.