At Wellstar, our comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric services are designed to help you heal. We combine advanced technology and a compassionate approach to support your recovery every step of the way.
Our team of experts specializes in managing severe and chronic wounds. Chronic wounds are caused when the body’s healing process is delayed, often as a result of common health problems such as diabetes or poor circulation. We work closely with patients and families to create personalized treatment plans using the most effective therapies.
From diabetic foot ulcers to non-healing surgical incisions, you can count on Wellstar to treat every wound with expertise and care.
Lifesaving wound care close to home
Chronic wounds affect millions of people nationwide. With convenient wound care and hyperbaric centers located throughout Georgia, Wellstar ensures world-class care is never far from home. We offer wound care services at multiple facilities including
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center,
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center,
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center,
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center,
and also at clinics in
LaGrange
and
Marietta.
Patients come to us with a range of chronic wounds, including:
- Chronic bone infections (osteomyelitis)
- Circulatory problems and vascular ulcers
- Compromised skin grafts/flaps
- Crush injuries
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Injuries from late effects of radiation
- Non-healing surgical incisions
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous stasis ulcers
Unlike normal wounds, chronic or traumatic wounds show no significant signs of healing over a period of several weeks. When wounds are not treated successfully, they can lead to illness, limb loss or life-threatening infection.
“Many wounds require specialized care that general practitioners or urgent care clinics simply cannot provide,” said Dr. Ricardo Duran, medical director of wound care and hyperbaric medicine at Wellstar North Fulton. “Without expert attention, what begins as a small ulcer can spiral into a serious condition requiring hospital admissions—or worse, amputation.”
By partnering with a Wellstar wound specialist, you can take the first step toward healing.
“We’re dedicated to preventing these outcomes by addressing wounds early, thoroughly and with expertise,” Dr. Duran said. “Our goal is to restore not only health, but also hope and quality of life.”
Innovative therapies and techniques
At Wellstar, we use the latest therapies and cutting-edge techniques to promote healing and prevent complications. Our approach is multidisciplinary, meaning that board-certified physicians, nurses and specialists collaborate to design a care plan that works for you.
Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Advanced wound dressings
- Antibiotic therapy
- Cellular and tissue-based products
- Compression therapy
- Growth factor therapy
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Ostomy care and support
- Total contact casting
- Wound debridement
Advanced healing with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Your Wellstar physician may recommend hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. This state-of-the-art treatment uses pressurized oxygen to enhance the body’s natural healing process. By delivering high levels of oxygen to the tissues, HBOT accelerates recovery, reduces inflammation and combats infection.
“HBOT has been especially effective for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, chronic infections and radiation injuries,” Dr. Duran explained. “Studies show that HBOT can improve healing rates by over 70% and reduce amputation risk by 50%, helping patients recover faster and get back to their lives.”
HBOT is provided in a series of treatments, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. A typical treatment plan is five sessions per week for four to six weeks. HBOT is available at
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center,
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center,
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center,
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center,
and specialized centers including
Wellstar Hyperbaric Wound Clinic
in LaGrange and
HyOx Medical Treatment Center
in Marietta.
Commitment to high-quality care
Our wound and hyperbaric services reflect Wellstar’s commitment to innovative care. Every member of our team is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care in a respectful and understanding manner.
If you or a loved one are facing the challenges of a difficult wound or slow healing, we invite you to learn more about our services. Our team is ready to help you navigate your recovery with confidence and clarity.
“Chronic wounds don’t have to control your life,” said Dr. Duran. “With the right care, healing is possible.”
Learn more about
Wound Care
&
Hyperbaric Medicine
at Wellstar and
find a specialist near you.
