4,000+
Workers Successfully Returned to Work
Two decades coordinating Illinois WC care — with impairment ratings, return-to-work determinations, and documentation delivered on carrier and counsel schedules.
Workers' Compensation Chicagoland Orthopedic Network
Chicago's Orthopedic Network for Workers' Comp & Personal Injury
ION is the preferred provider network Chicagoland law firms trust for their injured clients. 100+ locations, 150+ specialists, 4,050+ patients treated — with case-ready documentation and attorney-friendly coordination.
Network 100+ Chicagoland Locations
Specialists 150+ Board-Certified Providers
Focus WC & PI Since 2005
Coverage All Major Insurers & Liens
Scheduling Same-Week Appointments
By the Numbers
100+
Locations
150+
Specialists
4,050+
Patients Treated
20+
Years
Why Attorneys Refer to ION
The ION Difference
Built for Legal Medicine
Every physician, facility, and documentation workflow is purpose-built for WC and PI cases. Deposition-ready records. AMA-compliant impairment ratings. Timely IMEs.
One Network, Full Continuum
Orthopedics, spine, neurology, pain management, imaging, rehab, and surgical care — all coordinated under one network. No lost referrals. No dropped patients.
Attorney-First Coordination
Dedicated intake team for attorney referrals. Centralized scheduling. Direct lines to case managers. Status updates on demand — not on request.
Our Services
What We Cover
Workers' Compensation
Orthopedic, surgical, pain-management, and rehab care coordinated for the specific demands of Illinois workers' compensation — with deposition-ready records, AMA Guides impairment ratings, and return-to-work determinations delivered on time.
Learn MorePersonal Injury
Multi-specialty treatment for auto, slip-and-fall, and premises-liability injuries — with treatment liens accepted, coordinated billing, and case documentation built for trial-ready standards.
Learn MoreOrthopedic Surgery
Sub-specialty surgical care across spine, hand, shoulder, knee, hip, and foot — performed at ASC and hospital-grade facilities. Integrated with rehab and pain management for continuity of care.
Learn MoreRehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Post-surgical rehab, non-operative recovery, and chronic pain PT delivered at six Strongin Injury & Rehab Group clinics. Progress notes and functional capacity evaluations delivered directly to counsel.
Learn MoreMedical Case Management
Dedicated case managers coordinate scheduling, specialty referrals, imaging, and surgical authorization across the network — keeping patients treated and counsel informed without dropped handoffs.
Learn MoreQuick Care (Urgent Ortho)
Walk-in orthopedic urgent care for acute musculoskeletal injuries. Imaging, splinting, injections, and direct referral into the ION network — typically same day.
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" ION is the rare medical network that actually understands what a plaintiffs' firm needs. Documentation is thorough, scheduling is fast, and lien coordination is handled without us chasing anybody.
Managing Attorney
PI & WC Firm, Phoenix, AZ
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Leadership
Founded by Clinicians. Run by Operators.
The ION leadership team is built from three decades of surgical practice, injury-rehab operations, and healthcare-network management.
Dr. Marc Strongin, DC
Founding Partner
Dr. Irvin Wiesman, MD
Founding Partner
Terris Alene
Chief Executive Officer
Clinical Team
Physicians and Clinicians Across the Network
Dr. Alyson Engle, MD
Pain Management Physician
Anna Maurer
Physician Associate
Audrey Snyder
Physician Associate
Bridget Quirk
Physician Associate
Alissa Kremer
Physician Associate
Madeline Larsen
Physician Associate
Julia Frye
Physician Associate
Poojan Patel
Physician Associate
Laura Reher
Physician Associate
Dan Clemente
Certified Nurse Practitioner
How It Works
The Patient Journey
01
Referral Received
Attorney or patient contacts ION. Intake team confirms coverage, location, and specialty needed — typically within one business day.
02
Scheduled Within Days
Same-week or next-day appointments at the closest appropriate location — not a three-week wait for the next open slot.
03
Coordinated Treatment
Multi-specialty care managed through a single case file. Imaging, surgery, rehab, and pain mgmt coordinated in sequence.
04
Deposition-Ready Records
Complete, timely, AMA-compliant documentation delivered to counsel — with impairment ratings and RTW determinations.
Network Highlights
By the Numbers, Section by Section
2,500+
PI Clients Coordinated with Counsel
Multi-specialty treatment paired with lien-accepted billing and single-point case management — so attorneys get complete files, not fragments.
Personal Injury100+
Chicagoland Neighborhoods Covered
From the West Loop to Schaumburg, Hyde Park to Naperville — same-network care within a short drive of any Chicagoland address.
Network Coverage Your Client's Care, Phase by Phase
Every Case Follows a Disciplined Path
- 01
Day 1–3
Intake & Authorization
Patient contacts ION (direct or via counsel). Intake verifies claim, employer, carrier, and authorization path.
Why this matters →
Getting authorization right on day one prevents billing disputes down the line — every document traceable to the carrier's claim file.
- 02
Week 1
Initial Evaluation
Orthopedic evaluation and diagnostic imaging at the nearest ION location. Initial findings documented for the claim file.
Why this matters →
Early documentation of objective findings anchors the case record and supports accurate permanency ratings at MMI.
- 03
Weeks 2–16
Treatment & Rehab
Surgical or non-operative care, followed by in-network PT at Strongin Injury & Rehab Group.
Why this matters →
Keeping treatment in-network means every note feeds one case file — not four disconnected practices.
- 04
Weeks 12–20+
MMI & Impairment
Maximum Medical Improvement with AMA Guides-compliant impairment rating and return-to-work determination.
Why this matters →
AMA-compliant ratings hold up at the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
- 01
Day 1–3
Referral & Lien
Attorney refers client. ION confirms lien acceptance, scope of injury, and preferred location for care.
Why this matters →
Lien agreements handled upfront — no billing surprises mid-case.
- 02
Week 1–2
Workup
Multi-specialty evaluation and in-network imaging as needed.
Why this matters →
A thorough initial workup establishes the objective injury picture before IMEs.
- 03
Weeks 2–24+
Coordinated Care
Treatment plan coordinated across specialties with a single case manager.
Why this matters →
A unified treatment plan defeats "gaps in treatment" arguments at mediation.
- 04
On Request
Case File & Experts
Complete narrative and treating-physician expert availability for deposition/trial.
Why this matters →
Clean, sequential documentation from a single network strengthens settlement posture.
- 01
Day 1
Triage
Intake identifies injury complexity and routes to the right combination of providers.
Why this matters →
The right first provider prevents weeks of incorrect referrals.
- 02
Week 1
Evaluation
Initial evaluations across needed specialties with unified diagnosis.
Why this matters →
One imaging record readable by every provider in the case.
- 03
Weeks 2–20
Sequenced Treatment
Surgery, pain mgmt, and rehab sequenced across specialties.
Why this matters →
Sequenced care shortens total treatment time and improves outcomes.
- 04
Months 3–12
Outcome & Follow-Up
Functional outcomes tracked with longitudinal documentation.
Why this matters →
Longitudinal records matter for permanency and long-term disability.
ION vs Standard Medical Networks
Built for Legal Medicine — Not Retrofitted for It.
Category
Standard Networks
Illinois Orthopedic Network
Documentation Quality
Generic notes written for billing, not legal review.
Deposition-ready records, AMA-compliant impairment ratings.
Scheduling Speed
Three-week wait for the next available specialist.
Same-week or next-day at the closest location.
Attorney Communication
Voicemail chains and release-form bottlenecks.
Named case manager; milestone updates on request.
Case Management
Fragmented across unaffiliated practices.
One case file, one coordinator, every specialty.
Lien & Insurance
Liens refused or balance billed mid-treatment.
PI liens accepted; WC workflows handled in-house.
IME & Expert Reports
Physicians unavailable or unwilling to testify.
Treating physicians available for expert testimony.
Multi-Specialty
Three practices, three portals, three record requests.
Everything under one network — no dropped handoffs.
Locations
100+ Locations Across Chicagoland
ION locations cover every major Chicago neighborhood and suburb — so clients show up for every follow-up, and case timelines don't slip.
- River North
- West Loop
- Gold Coast
- South Loop
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- Hyde Park
- Wicker Park
- Logan Square
- Bucktown
- Oak Park
- Evanston
- Schaumburg
- Naperville
- Oak Brook
- Elmhurst
- Arlington Heights
- Skokie
- Des Plaines
- Orland Park
- + 80 more Chicagoland locations
Refer a Client Email
info@ionorthopedics.com
Get your client treated this week.
Two minutes to refer. Same-week appointments. Deposition-ready records on your timeline. Call, email, or use the intake form.
Phone
312-951-8200