Traumatic Brain Injury Chiropractor in Atlanta, GA
Looking for a traumatic brain injury chiropractor Atlanta accident patients can turn to after a collision? Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center evaluates patients after car, truck, rideshare, pedestrian, and other personal injury accidents to identify symptoms and examination findings that may require additional neurological evaluation or diagnostic imaging.
We do not diagnose or treat traumatic brain injuries or concussions in-house. When a patient reports symptoms or presents with findings that raise concern for a possible concussion or traumatic brain injury, we make appropriate referrals for diagnostic imaging, neurological evaluation, and other specialist care while continuing to manage the chiropractic and rehabilitative portion of the patient’s musculoskeletal injuries when appropriate.
Traumatic Brain Injury Screening After an Accident
After a serious accident, some patients report symptoms that may suggest a possible concussion or traumatic brain injury. At Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center, we assess accident patients for symptoms and examination findings that may require additional medical evaluation.
Our role is to recognize when a patient may need a higher level of care, document those findings, and make appropriate referrals. We do not diagnose or treat traumatic brain injuries or concussions in-house.
Patients with accident-related injuries can also learn more about our personal injury chiropractic care.
Signs and Symptoms That May Require a TBI or Concussion Referral
Symptoms after an accident can vary, but certain complaints may warrant additional evaluation. These may include persistent headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, balance problems, unusual fatigue, or changes in mood or behavior.
When a patient reports concerning symptoms or examination findings, we can refer the patient for appropriate neurological evaluation, diagnostic imaging, or other specialist care.
When We Refer Patients for MRI or CT Imaging
When clinically appropriate, we can refer accident patients for MRI or CT imaging to help evaluate injuries involving the brain, neck, spine, joints, and other affected areas.
Imaging decisions depend on the patient’s symptoms, examination findings, mechanism of injury, and the recommendations of the medical providers involved in the patient’s care. Our office coordinates the referral and documents the reason for the referral as part of the patient’s treatment history.
Neurology Referrals for Suspected Concussion or TBI
When a patient presents with symptoms or findings that raise concern for a possible concussion or traumatic brain injury, we can refer the patient to a neurologist or other appropriate medical specialist for further evaluation.
These referrals help ensure that suspected neurological injuries are evaluated by providers who diagnose and manage those conditions. Our office can continue to coordinate the chiropractic and rehabilitative care for associated neck, back, and other musculoskeletal injuries when appropriate.
TBI Concerns After Car, Truck, Rideshare, and Pedestrian Accidents
Concerns about concussion or traumatic brain injury can arise after many types of accidents, including car crashes, truck collisions, Uber and Lyft accidents, pedestrian accidents, and DUI-related collisions.
A patient does not always need to lose consciousness to have symptoms that require further evaluation. If neurological symptoms are reported or observed, the appropriate next step may be referral for imaging or specialist assessment rather than routine chiropractic treatment alone.
Learn more about our car accident chiropractic care, truck accident injury care, and Uber and Lyft accident chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Care for Related Neck and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Patients with suspected concussion or traumatic brain injury may also have whiplash, neck pain, back pain, shoulder injuries, muscle strains, or other musculoskeletal injuries from the same accident.
When appropriate and within the patient’s treatment plan, our chiropractors can manage these associated musculoskeletal injuries while the patient receives neurological, imaging, or other specialist evaluation elsewhere.
For more information about neck injuries after a collision, visit our whiplash chiropractor Atlanta page.
Detailed Personal Injury Documentation
Accurate documentation is especially important when an accident involves neurological symptoms, diagnostic referrals, and multiple healthcare providers.
Our team is Colossus-trained for personal injury documentation. We document patient-reported symptoms, examination findings, treatment, progress, imaging referrals, specialist referrals, and other relevant clinical information throughout the course of care.
When we refer a patient for MRI, CT imaging, neurology, or another specialist evaluation, the reason for the referral and related clinical findings are documented as part of the patient’s treatment history.
We Coordinate With Personal Injury Attorneys
If you already have a personal injury attorney, our office can coordinate with the law firm handling your accident case and provide requested treatment records and documentation.
When a patient has been referred for imaging or neurological evaluation, those referrals can also become part of the documented medical history associated with the patient’s injury care.
Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
If you were injured in an accident and do not already have legal representation, we can provide referral options to personal injury attorneys in the Atlanta area.
Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center has been building relationships with Atlanta personal injury law firms since 2012. Our role is to provide healthcare, document the patient’s treatment, and coordinate requested records. Legal advice and representation are handled directly by the attorney the patient chooses.
Transportation for Qualifying Car and Truck Accident Patients
Transportation is available for qualifying patients whose injuries resulted from car or truck accidents.
If you are receiving care for accident-related musculoskeletal injuries while also being referred for evaluation of possible concussion or traumatic brain injury, ask our office about transportation options for your chiropractic treatment appointments.
Same-Day Injury Evaluations in Atlanta
Same-day injury evaluations are available at our College Park and Riverdale locations when scheduling allows.
If you are experiencing concerning neurological symptoms after an accident, tell our staff when scheduling so the appropriate referral or level of care can be considered as part of your evaluation.
Traumatic Brain Injury Referral Coordination at Two South Metro Atlanta Locations
Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center evaluates accident patients at our College Park and Riverdale offices.
Our College Park office serves patients throughout South Fulton, East Point, Hapeville, Union City, and nearby communities. Our Riverdale office serves patients throughout Clayton County, including Jonesboro, Morrow, Forest Park, and surrounding South Metro Atlanta areas.
Learn more about our College Park chiropractic office and Riverdale chiropractic office.
For general information about traumatic brain injury and concussion, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Traumatic Brain Injury Chiropractor Atlanta FAQs
Do You Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injuries or Concussions?
Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center does not diagnose or treat traumatic brain injuries or concussions in-house. We assess accident patients for symptoms and examination findings that may require additional medical evaluation and make appropriate referrals for diagnostic imaging, neurology, or other specialist care.
What Symptoms May Require a TBI or Concussion Referral?
Symptoms that may warrant additional evaluation can include persistent headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, balance problems, unusual fatigue, or changes in mood or behavior.
Do You Refer Patients for MRI or CT Imaging?
Yes. When clinically appropriate, we can refer patients for MRI or CT imaging to further evaluate injuries involving the brain, neck, spine, shoulders, and other affected areas.
Do You Refer Patients to Neurologists?
Yes. When a patient has symptoms or findings that raise concern for a possible concussion or traumatic brain injury, we can refer the patient to a neurologist or another appropriate medical specialist for further evaluation.
Can You Treat Neck or Back Injuries if a TBI Is Suspected?
Yes, when appropriate. Patients with suspected concussion or traumatic brain injury may also have whiplash, neck pain, back pain, shoulder injuries, muscle strains, or other musculoskeletal injuries. We can manage the chiropractic and rehabilitative portion of those injuries while the patient receives neurological or imaging evaluation elsewhere.
Can a Concussion Happen Without Losing Consciousness?
Yes. A patient does not have to lose consciousness to experience symptoms that may require further evaluation. If concerning neurological symptoms are reported or observed, referral for imaging or specialist assessment may be appropriate.
Do You Document TBI or Concussion Referrals?
Yes. We document patient-reported symptoms, examination findings, imaging referrals, specialist referrals, and other relevant clinical information as part of the patient’s treatment history.
Do You Work With Personal Injury Attorneys?
Yes. If you already have a personal injury attorney, our office can coordinate with the law firm handling your accident case and provide requested treatment records and documentation.
Can You Refer Me to a Personal Injury Attorney?
Yes. If you do not already have legal representation, we can provide referral options to personal injury attorneys in the Atlanta area. Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center has been building relationships with Atlanta personal injury law firms since 2012.
Is Transportation Available?
Transportation is available for qualifying patients whose injuries resulted from car or truck accidents. Ask our office about transportation options for your chiropractic treatment appointments.
Do You Offer Same-Day Injury Evaluations?
Yes. Same-day injury evaluations are available at both our College Park and Riverdale locations when scheduling allows.
Do You Offer Saturday Appointments?
Saturday appointments are available at our College Park office. Our Riverdale office is not open on Saturdays.
Schedule an Accident Injury Evaluation in Atlanta
If you were injured in a car, truck, rideshare, pedestrian, DUI-related, or other personal injury accident and are experiencing symptoms that may require concussion or traumatic brain injury evaluation, Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center can assess your condition and coordinate the appropriate referrals.
With offices in College Park and Riverdale, same-day appointments when scheduling allows, Saturday appointments at our College Park location, diagnostic imaging referrals, neurology referrals, detailed personal injury documentation, attorney coordination, and transportation for qualifying car and truck accident patients, our team can help coordinate the next step in your care.