Occupational Medicine

Occupational Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of occupational injuries and diseases. An occupational disease is one that is associated with a particular occupation and occurs in the workplace. This includes the prevention, treatment, management and recovery from work related injuries. The mission of SPMC occupational and Environmental Medicine is to provide early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases due to chemical, biological, and physical hazards in the workplace and environment.

Southern Plains Medical Center is a leading provider of expert care for occupational, environmental, and on the job injuries. Our board of certified physicians and unparalleled staff are experts in promoting good health and a safe workplace for all our rural employers.

Southern Plains Medical Center is focused on improving Chickasha health, one patient at a time. We serve workers and families with occupational medicine, urgent care, physical therapy, and health and wellness services. We will serve Chickasha and the surrounding areas workforce with a range of health solutions, provided to employers and employees where and when they need them. Our services help create an environment of health and wellness and reduce the overall costs of health care.

Dr. Gary Boyer, M.D.

Dr. Gary Boyer, is board certified in Family Medicine and has practiced occupational medicine exclusively for the past 10 years. We operate on cutting edge philosophy that focuses on treating and protecting the worker from any further injury and protecting the employer from any excessive healthcare costs.