OM Docs Physician Spotlight: Dr. Abraham Josiah Fura

When an employee experiences persistent pain following a workplace injury, timely access to an experienced pain management specialist can play an important role in recovery. Whether the injury involves the spine, joints, or peripheral nerves, identifying the source of pain and developing an individualized treatment plan can help restore function while supporting a safe return to work. For employers, adjusters, nurse case managers, risk managers, and other workers' compensation professionals, having access to physicians with advanced interventional training is an important part of coordinating quality care.

This month, OM Magazine is highlighting Dr. Abraham Josiah Fura, one of the physicians featured in the OM Docs Directory. Dr. Fura is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at UrgiMed, where he focuses on comprehensive interventional pain management for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Fura graduated summa cum laude from Niagara University with a degree in Biology before earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated in the top three percent of his class. He completed his anesthesiology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center while serving in the United States Army and later completed a fellowship in Multidisciplinary Pain Management at the University of Rochester Medical Center. During his fellowship, he performed more than 2,500 interventional pain procedures and gained advanced training in minimally invasive spine care. Before entering private practice, Dr. Fura served as a Major in the U.S. Army and held leadership roles in anesthesiology and quality improvement.

Dr. Fura commonly evaluates and treats many of the injuries seen in workers' compensation, including neck and back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, nerve pain, joint injuries, repetitive stress injuries, and persistent pain following workplace accidents or orthopedic surgery. His treatment approach emphasizes identifying the underlying cause of pain while utilizing evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures to improve function and help patients return to work whenever appropriate.

For workers' compensation professionals, choosing physicians with specialized fellowship training in pain medicine can help improve communication, streamline treatment planning, and support better outcomes for injured workers. Physicians who provide timely documentation, functional progress updates, and clearly defined treatment recommendations help employers, adjusters, and nurse case managers coordinate care more effectively throughout the claims process.

Dr. Fura participates in all major workers' compensation networks and accepts direct employer agreements, making UrgiMed a valuable resource for organizations seeking experienced physicians to care for employees recovering from occupational injuries.

As a WorkCompReady Certified physician, Dr. Fura has completed additional education focused specifically on the workers' compensation system. The program reinforces that quality patient care and the injured worker remain the highest priority while strengthening the communication, documentation, and coordination expected throughout every stage of the claims process.

Knowing experienced physicians across multiple specialties allows employers and workers' compensation professionals to make informed referral decisions when workplace injuries occur. Dr. Fura is one of many experienced physicians featured in the OM Docs Directory, helping connect injured workers with physicians who understand both exceptional patient care and the unique demands of workers' compensation.

To learn more about UrgiMed or schedule an appointment with Dr. Abraham Josiah Fura, visit OMDocs.com. The practice's OM Docs profile links directly to the practice's website for additional information and scheduling. The practice is one of many WorkCompReady Certified practices featured in the OM Docs Directory, making it easier for employers and workers' compensation professionals to find quality care for injured workers across multiple specialties.