A designated doctor (DD) is a doctor or health care provider selected and trained by DWC to resolve questions about an injured employee's medical condition; or a dispute about a work-related injury or illness.
The injured employee, the employee's representative, or insurance carrier, or DWC can request a designated doctor exam. DWC decides if a designated doctor should be appointed to conduct the exam. View video.
You must take the required training, pass the required test (on 5/13/23 or after) and apply. Renewal requires attending required training and reapplying every two years.
You must subscribe to or own the following publications:
Steps to success - a great must read for new DDs!
You must take the required training, pass the required test (on 5/13/23 or after). Renewal requires attending required training every two years.
You must subscribe to or own the following publications:
Registration for training: Designated doctor events & training calendar
Training materials:
Supplemental information packet - Includes: DD Program contact information, disqualifying associations, DWC acronyms, and more.
PSI Exams administers the designated doctor and maximum medical improvement and impairment rating (MMI/IR) certifying doctor exams at locations across Texas. Contact PSI to schedule an exam or call 855-746-8173.
Use the TXCOMP Health Care Provider System to find your expiration date.
Stay connected!Doctors and their administrators must use TXCOMP to:
Slideshow: TXCOMP appointment features for DDs and RMEs training
Tips to successfully upload your reports in TXCOMP:
Note: Compressed or "zipped" files are not accepted.
For more information, contact: DesDoc_Education@tdi.texas.gov
