Wrapping up a wound

Wound Care Center &
Hyperbaric Therapy

Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Emory Decatur Hospital

Our Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Center at Emory Decatur Hospital provides specialized treatment, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for people suffering from chronic or non-healing wounds. These wounds can cause severe health risks and may result in life-threatening infections, possible amputation and debilitating health problems.

But with the latest treatments, people with slow-healing wounds no longer have limited options. Our comprehensive approach can help heal wounds that have resisted other treatments and get you back to what matters.

Wounds we treat at our Emory Decatur Hospital location:

  • Diabetic foot ulcers
  • Arterial ulcers – wounds caused by poor circulation
  • Venous stasis ulcers – wounds caused by varicose veins
  • Vasculitic ulcers – wounds cause by autoimmune illnesses
  • Radiation injuries
  • Non-healing surgical sites
  • Traumatic wounds
  • Burns
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Osteomyelitis 

Wound care specialists

The wound care management team at the Emory Decatur Hospital is made up of a specialized group of wound care specialists and professionals that includes:

  • Physicians with advanced training in wound care management
  • Nursing staff trained in the care of chronic wounds
  • Technicians who assist nurses and physicians in such tasks as removing dressings and with hyperbaric treatments
  • Experienced staff to assist with appointments, medical records, and health insurance processing

Our wound care management staff also has access to consultants to assist each advanced wound care specialist in meeting your wound care needs. These consultants are medical experts in areas such as endocrinology, pain management, podiatry, internal medicine, physical therapy and nutrition.

As our patient, you are an important part of the wound care management team, and we will inform you of ways you can assist and be proactive in your healing process.

When to seek treatment for chronic wounds

If you suffer from a chronic wound or non-healing wound, speak with your physician about wound treatments at Emory Decatur Hospital.

You may be a candidate for treatment for chronic wounds in our outpatient program. If so, our Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center team will help you understand more about chronic wounds, from causes to treatments.

We will also work with you and your doctor to deliver:

  • Advanced therapies, which may include hyperbaric oxygen therapy
  • An individualized, comprehensive plan of care that brings you the most appropriate and effective treatments for your particular needs
  • Assessment and ongoing treatment for chronic wounds by our highly skilled team of wound care specialists
  • Thorough training for you and your family on the treatment of chronic wounds at home
  • Educational materials and resources related to prevention, nutrition, hygiene and other key chronic wound care topics for you and your family
  • Ongoing communication so that you and your primary care doctor can stay informed and up to date on all aspects of wound treatments and your healing

You may also call us directly at 404-501-7455 and speak with a wound care specialist to learn more about your chronic wound, the causes of chronic wounds and wound treatments.

If you have a current wound and experience signs of infection, fever, odor, increased drainage, increased pain, coolness or heat at the site of the wound, seek medical attention immediately.

We are located in the 2665 Professional Office Building on the Emory Decatur Hospital campus.

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