Find out more about our wound care and ostomy services:

• Conditions and consultations
• Diagnosis and treatments
• Wound and ostomy specialists
• Referrals
• FAQ
• Wound and ostomy locations near you
• Wound and ostomy providers near you

Conditions and consultations

Our wound and ostomy care providers and nurses evaluate and treat complex and nonhealing wounds that do not respond to standard treatment methods.

If you are in the hospital, your care team may consult our wound care specialists for all skin, wound and ostomy needs during your stay. As an outpatient, you may benefit from a consultation and individualized wound care treatment.

Consultations regarding conditions and treatments may include:

• An open sore, ulcer or injury that has not healed after two weeks of treatment
• A nonhealing wound in addition to diabetes, circulation issues or an autoimmune disorder
• A wound with exposed muscle, tendon or bone
• Bone infections
• Open or painful areas on your buttocks, tailbone or hips
• Side effects of radiation treatment, such as wounds that won't heal, dry mouth, teeth issues or painful swallowing
• Skin on your legs that appears scaly or has changed color
• Surgical incisions that have not healed
• Swelling, weepy blisters or open sores on your legs

The wound care services team provides services and treatment for a wide range of wounds and swelling-related conditions.

Conditions treated include:

• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Chronic wounds
• Delayed healing surgical wounds
• Draining wounds
• Fistulas
• Lipedema
• Lymphedema
• Neuropathic or diabetic foot ulcers
• Non-acute burns
• Peristomal skin irritations or complications
• Phlebolymphedema
• Postoperative flap and graft care
• Post-traumatic edema
• Pressure injuries (bed sores)
• Stomas
• Traumatic wounds
• Vascular leg ulcers, including arterial (ischemic) and venous stasis ulcers

If you have an ostomy, a wound and ostomy care nurse meets with you before and after surgery. They also offer follow-up care to fit appliances and address concerns about possible complications.

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Diagnosis and treatments

You have access to treatment therapies designed to alleviate wound pain and discomfort while promoting healing. To keep you comfortable during treatment, the care team administers topical medication to the wound area before performing any procedure.

Our wound care experts are trained in the specialized, detailed care of problem wounds and swelling-related conditions. They use the most up-to-date treatment therapies, including:

• Complete decongestive therapy (CDT)
• Compression wrapping
• Debridement of nonviable or infected tissue
• Electrical stimulation
• Gradient compression stockings
• Growth factors
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Off-weighting and pressure reduction
• Specialized and bioengineered dressings
• Therapeutic exercises and ultrasound
• Topical wound medications, including antibacterial treatment
• Ultrasonic mist therapy
• Vacuum-assisted closure

Our wound care specialists know that all healing requires holistic care. Their whole-body approach to wound healing includes:

• Diabetes education
• Nutritional assessment and counseling
• Orthotics
• Pain management
• Patient and caregiver counseling
• Physical therapy
• Pressure relief mattresses
• Prosthetics and amputee clinic

An important aspect of any wound care plan is patient education. Your visits will include individualized care, as well as instruction and information to help you heal while at home.

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Wound and ostomy specialists

Our wound and ostomy care team is specially trained to manage complex and nonhealing wounds. They collaborate with your referring provider or specialist during your treatments.

Our specialists include:

• Physicians
• Advanced practice providers
• Certified wound care nurses
• Healthcare educators
• Physiatrists
• Physical therapists
• Vascular medicine providers

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Referrals

A referral is required for wound care. Talk with your primary care provider to determine if wound care is right for you and to arrange a referral.

If you are a provider, you can refer a patient online, by phone or by fax.

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FAQ

What causes nonhealing wounds?

Chronic, or nonhealing, wounds can result from many factors, including:

• Diabetes
• Immobility, which can lead to pressure injuries (bed sores)
• Poor circulation
• Trauma
• Vascular disease

What can I expect at my first wound care appointment?

You will meet with a provider for your initial wound care appointment. The provider and other skilled wound care professionals will perform:

• Comprehensive wound assessment, including taking photos of the wound
• Lab (blood test) review
• Medical history review
• Treatment review

When you come for your appointment, please bring:

• Copy of your insurance card
• Current medication list
• Identification

Plan to spend approximately one hour at your first wound care appointment. Depending on your wound care plan, follow-up appointments may be shorter and scheduled with a physician, advanced practice provider or wound care nurse.

Does insurance cover wound and ostomy care?

Many health plans, including Medicare, Medical Assistance and commercial insurance, cover outpatient wound care. Contact your insurance provider for coverage details. Our Patient Account Services team is happy to answer any questions and help you navigate billing and insurance.

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