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.

Very nice very thorough.