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Car Accident Doctor in Fort Myers, FL.
Whiplash, herniated discs, nerve compression, and soft tissue injuries from a collision need more than a referral slip. At Novaré Injury Care and Rehab, a board-certified MD and an IME-certified doctor of chiropractic examine, diagnose, and document your injuries in Fort Myers so you can access your full PIP benefits and build a stronger legal case.
Should You See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
Yes. Even if you feel fine at the scene. Adrenaline can mask whiplash, disc injuries, and nerve damage for hours or days. In Florida, you have 14 days from the date of your accident to see a qualifying medical provider or risk losing your PIP benefits entirely. Not reduced. Denied.
Reasons to see a car accident doctor at Novaré:
- Neck pain, stiffness, or headaches after a collision
- Back pain or radiating leg pain that started after impact
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in arms or legs
- Dizziness, jaw pain, or difficulty concentrating
- You need PIP documentation within 14 days
- You need legal-grade records for your attorney
- You were in a collision and feel fine (get checked anyway)
Why See a Doctor Instead of Just a Chiropractor?
Novaré has both an MD and a DC working together. Here's why that matters for your accident case:
EMC Determination
Your full $10,000 in PIP benefits requires an Emergency Medical Condition determination from an MD, DO, PA, or APRN. A chiropractor alone can't make that call. We have physician oversight in-house.
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC
Clinical Director. Trauma Team Certified. Certified Independent Chiropractic Examiner. 30+ years of practice. Post-graduate training in MRI interpretation. Has supported over 10,000 legal cases.
Dr. Javier Sosa, MD
Board-certified Medical Director. 38+ years of experience. Provides the physician oversight that makes Novaré a licensed Medical Corporation. Coordinates complex cases and prescription management.
Legal Documentation
We record seat position at impact, collision angle, consciousness changes, pre-injury baseline, neurological findings, and treatment progression. These records are built for court, not just for charts.
Accident Injuries Our Doctors Treat
Our multi-disciplinary doctor team treats the full range of collision injuries.
Whiplash
Cervical strain from rear-end impact
Herniated Discs
Disc damage from collision forces
Nerve Compression
Pinched nerves from spinal trauma
Sciatica
Post-accident sciatic nerve pain
Soft Tissue Injuries
Sprains, strains, and muscle tears
Concussion Symptoms
Dizziness and cognitive changes
Shoulder Injuries
Seat belt and impact damage
Lower Back Pain
Lumbar strain and disc injury
Headaches
Cervicogenic and post-traumatic
TMJ Pain
Jaw dysfunction from impact
Knee Injuries
Dashboard impact damage
Muscle Spasm
Protective guarding after trauma
What Our Patients Say
Over 30,000 patients treated across 30 years of practice.
Trusted by 30,000+ patients over 30 years of experience.
“Dr. Ivan & his staff are hands down the best chiropractic services ever!!! His care, attention, knowledge, concern & wisdom for his patients can't be beat.”
“Dr. Ivan discovered that a butt muscle was in spasm and strangling my sciatic nerve. He put me on his Tesla coil machines for a couple sessions and my pain went away.”
“I have suffered with scoliosis and a multitude of bulging discs in my spine for years now due to many car accidents... I have made more healing progress in the past five months than I did in the past few years thanks to them.”
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Dr. Ivan Bracic and our team take a whole-person approach to healing. Chiropractic care combined with medical oversight, imaging, and therapeutic technology. 30+ years. 30,000+ patients. Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Estero, and all of Lee County. Our staff speaks English and Spanish.
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Two Convenient Locations Serving Southwest Florida
Same-day appointments at both locations.
Service Area
Nuestro personal habla inglés y español.
Most Popular Treatments
Accident Care
Auto accident, workplace, and sports injury treatment. Same-day appointments. Trauma-certified team.
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical disc treatment using the DRX9000 and AccuSpina. MRI required. Dr. Bracic reads every image.
Knee Decompression
Knee-On-Trac for meniscus tears, arthritis, ligament injuries. No injections.
Class IV Laser Therapy
AI-guided lasers for tissue repair and inflammation. First in Florida for next-gen AI laser research.
Shockwave Therapy
Acoustic wave treatment for chronic soft tissue pain.
Chiropractic Care
Spinal adjustments, Cox Flexion Distraction, Pro Adjuster SRT. 30+ years experience.
Manual Therapy
Myofascial release, joint mobilization, soft tissue work.