Wound Management and Hyperbaric Medicine
Chronic wounds caused by diabetes, poor circulation, and many other conditions keep over 3 million Americans from enjoying life to its fullest.
We successfully heal many patients that felt they had no hope of ever healing. All possible obstacles to your wound healing need to be identified so that an individualized plan of care can be developed.
Facility
Established in 1994, this program addresses the needs of those patients faced with difficult to heal wounds related to many underlying factors such as diabetes, impaired circulation, chronic bone infection, pressure and complications of radiated tissue damage to name just a few. Limb salvage, timely healing and cost effective care are also a focus of this department. This clinic utilizes a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to wound management.
This Department is located off campus at:
3280 Tamiami Trail, Suite 491
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Types of Wounds Treated
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Non-healing surgical or injury sites
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Arterial ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Burns
Other Treatments
- Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy (HBO therapy)
- Mist therapy (Low frequency Ultrasonic Debridement)
- Apligraf therapy
First Visit
Your first visit will involve obtaining a detailed health and wound history. You should bring the following:
- a list of your medications
- a brief medical and surgical history
After your initial evaluation the doctor will discuss your plan of care. This may include vascular testing, x-rays, lab work and / or cleaning of the wound. In addition, appropriate wound care will be prescribed by the physician.
Patient Participation
You are vital to the success of your own healing. Open communication and questions are encouraged.
- Keep your appointments
- Follow directions carefully
- See your primary care physician for routine medical care
- Watch your progress closely between visits
Education
Our goal is to educate you about possible obstacles to your healing, how to effectively dress and protect your wounds, and how to prevent reoccurrence.
- Visit our Health Library to learn more about your condition.
Equipment
- 2 state of the art Perry Hyperbaric Chambers
- Low Frequency Ultrasonic Debridement
- 3- TCP02 monitors
Procedures
Hyperbaric therapy for:
- Osteomylitis
- Compromised Flap
- Acute Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency
- Diabetic Wounds of the Lower Extremities
- Soft Tissue Radionecrosis
- Osteoradionecrosis
- Progressive Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
- Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia
- Sharp/Selective Wound Debridement
- Multilayer Compression Therapy
- Low Frequency Ultrasonic Debridement
Accreditations and Awards
Overall healing outcomes consistently over 91%
Department Director:
Nancy Frank RN, BSN, CWON
Glenna Schnebly RN, BSN
Medical Director:
Mamoon Jarrah MD
Physicians
- Mamoon Jarrah MD (Thoracic/Vascular Surgery)
- Tareq Al-Khatib MD (General Surgery)
- Tomaz Wazny MD (Infectious Disease)
- Lance Kreplick MD (Emergency Room/HBO)
- Samir Vakil DPM (Podiatry)
- Stephen Petrofsky DPM (Podiatry)
Contact Us
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3280 Tamiami Trail, Suite 491
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Phone: 941-629-5118
Fax: 941-629-8505





