Dr Anthony Burgess

ACC set up an Initial Medical Assessment with Dr. Burgess (introduced as an ACC internal Dr. to me). I was surprised to be asked to attend the IMA, since I was well on my way to return to my pre injury role, but am still in pain; I was told it was just a backup plan. Dr. Burgess was very pleasant. His report however, came back partly incorrect and incomplete. It included everything I had told him about my improvements, but it was clearly lacking a full account of impairments. His report of my physical tolerances was very different to what I had told him, and exceedingly optimistic. I sent both him and ACC a list of corrections. I did not receive an updated report as a result however, but a letter from my case manager Bharvi, advising that she had suspended me from all entitlements. This apparently was due to a further report (in answer to questions she sent) with more incorrect statements/assessments from Dr. Burgess. Again, I informed them of the errors, and requested a second opinion from an independent specialist, which was declined. I was also denied further therapy, which is still needed, and am expected to return to full time work within 3 weeks following this ordeal. As a result I would not recommend Dr. Burgess. If you are going through this ACC process, be aware, and feel free to refer to this.
Apr 19th, 2019

Very nice very thorough.
Nov 16th, 2016