Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment in which you breathe pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber to facilitate healing.
Wound Care
Advanced treatments and services for hard-to-heal skin injuries
Appointments
A Caring, Multidisciplinary Approach to Healing
Some skin wounds are difficult to heal, no matter how much time you give them. That's when it's time to seek care from the wound care specialists at the Winchester Hospital Wound Healing & Hyberbaric Center. You’ll have access to a full range of wound care treatments and services to address the many things that can slow or prevent a wound from improving. We help you heal, so you can get back to living your life.
Types of Wounds We Treat
Staff at the Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center treat a broad spectrum of wounds, including surgical wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries and wounds from circulation problems, radiation therapy, trauma or accidents.
Arterial Ulcers
Arterial ulcers develop due to poor blood flow. They usually occur on or between your toes, on your heels or along your outer ankle. In some cases, these ulcers also occur on other parts of the body.
Diabetic Ulcers
Diabetic ulcers are also called neuropathic ulcers. They develop from a combination of nerve damage, pressure and decreased blood flow. You're most likely to find these wounds on your feet or toes.
Pressure Injury
Commonly known as bed sores, pressure ulcers develop when prolonged pressure on an area of the body lessens blood flow to the skin and underlying tissue. They frequently occur when someone spends long periods in bed or sitting up in a chair, often without changing position. Left untreated, pressure ulcers may become life-threatening.
Surgical Wounds
Surgical wounds refer to the cuts, or incisions, doctors make to perform an operation. Sometimes these incisions heal incorrectly or become infected.
Venous Stasis Ulcers
Venous stasis ulcers occur when blood has a hard time returning to the heart from the lower legs. Often, this is due to damaged valves in the leg veins or a blood clot. When blood doesn't move like it should, it pools in the lower leg, causing swelling and tissue damage. Eventually, this leads to an open wound.
Treatments & Services
No two wounds — or patients — are exactly alike. That's why we personalize your treatment. We work with you to develop a care plan that meets your needs and helps your wound heal as quickly as possible. You may benefit from one or more of these treatments and services:
- Acute and chronic wound management
- Diabetes education and assistance with disease management
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
- Infection management
- Limb edema (swelling) reduction and compressive therapy
- Limb preservation program
- Offloading/pressure reduction therapy
- Skin substitutes
- Special wound dressings
- Vascular evaluation and coordination of corrective treatment
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Our physicians specialize in a variety of clinical areas including general surgery, vascular surgery and podiatry. Our care team also includes registered nurses certified in wound care, ostomy care and hyperbaric therapy.
Personalized Care
Since every patient has unique needs, our staff work closely with your primary care provider or specialist to create an individualized plan of care. Consultation with other professionals, such as infectious disease physicians, plastic surgeons, diabetic educators, visiting nurses, orthotic specialists, weight management and nutrition services may be necessary to achieve your healing goals.
We discuss your treatment plan with your doctor and keep them updated on your progress. You will continue to see your primary care provider for any routine medical care you may need.
Preparing for Your Visit
Preparing for Your Appointment
Call 781-396-8224 to make an appointment. We will ask you a few questions to ensure that we schedule your appointment with the most appropriate wound care practitioner.
- Please make a list of your medications, including prescription, over-the-counter medications, herbal products and vitamins. Bring this and a list of your allergies to your appointment.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment. The initial appointment typically lasts for 90 minutes.
- Please be sure to bring the following:
- Photo identification
- Medication list
- Insurance information
- Referral, if necessary
Insurance Coverage
Winchester Hospital’s Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center accepts most insurance plans. You may require a referral prior to your appointment. Please contact us if you are unsure of your coverage.
Directions & Parking
Winchester Hospital Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center
75 Riverside Ave., Suite 4
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 781-396-8224
Fax: 781-391-0469
From Route 93 North or South
Take Exit 32 (Route 60) toward Medford Square/Malden. Enter rotary and exit toward Route 60 West/Medford Square (Salem Street).
Turn left onto River Street (second street on your left). Then, turn left onto Riverside Avenue. 75 Riverside Ave. will be on your right.
Parking
Metered parking is available directly beyond our building on the right, in the Municipal Parking lot. There also is a patient drop-off at our front entrance on Riverside Avenue for your convenience.
Featured Location
Accredited by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society
Our center is accredited by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS), a voluntary accreditation program recognizing centers for high standards of care and attention to patient safety.
