While your employer initially dictates your treating physician from an authorized panel, you have options if you dispute their care. South Carolina permits a one-time switch to another authorized provider; you must formally request this from the insurer. If the authorized physician denies necessary treatment, our Bluffton attorneys can arrange independent medical evaluations, challenge denials, and explore additional options. Severe medical disputes can be resolved at workers’ compensation hearings, where commissioners may order evaluations or authorize treatment based on evidence.